Finding Broncos: Trevor Reid | OT | Louisville

Finding Broncos scouts the 2023 NFL Draft with an under the radar offensive tackle

Measurements

• Height: 6-foot-4
• Weight: 297 pounds
• Arms: 34-1/2 inches
• Hands: 9-1/4 inches

Pros

• Extremely athletic and smooth
• Has good length
• Feet are quick
• Gets into his pass set quickly with his athleticism and foot quickness
• Does well to get out in front of outside runs or screens
• Footwork is quite good 
• Climbs to the second level quickly
• Lateral agility is great
• His punch is consistently well-placed and timed

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Cons

• Limited starting experience with only two years
• 18 Penalties in two years
• Lacking with his strength and power on his upper body
• Limited lower-body driving power
• Struggles to finish the first block to make a second block
• Has a high pad level 
• Anchor is lacking
• Hands are easy to knock away or knock off for defenders
• A prototypical athlete without power
• Allowed 30 pressures and five sacks over his two years as a starter
• Scheme limited due to power issues. 

Overview

Reid is the prototypical athletic tackle that doesn't have ideal strength or power for the NFL. A lack of experience can lead to concerns of breaking down and recognizing pass-rush attack patterns. There will need to be a patient time frame with Reid to improve his technique, but mostly to get him stronger for the NFL. The athleticism is easy to see and can make him work in the NFL if he gets stronger. Teams love athletes on the offensive line. 

Fit with Broncos

It has been a while since the Denver Broncos drafted an offensive tackle, and that is expected to change this year. With what Sean Payton likes to do on offense, Reid isn't the best fit. However, he does fit the need for a developmental tackle option. 

This is a case of you don't try and force someone into a scheme. Reid is highly enticing, but you still have to have the suitable scheme for him to develop in. Unfortunately, Denver isn't that place. 

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