NFL Draft Profile: Ben Brown, Center, Ole Miss Rebels
#55
Pos: OC
Ht: 6050
Wt: 312
Hands: 1028
Arms: 3438
DOB: 5/19/98
Eligible: 2022
Vicksburg, MS
Saint Aloysius High School
Ben Brown
Ole Miss Rebels
One-Liners
Brown is a long interior offensive lineman with adequate lower body agility, should he work on refinement and added play strength, he could be a part of an NFL offensive line for some time.
Pros:
Brown uses his long frame to his advantage on reach blocks and stabs. His lower body possesses enough fluidity to allow him to pull and move in space. His feet are quick in his pass set while sturdy enough to maintain his balance and anchor. His football I.Q and tenacity show up often, especially when finding extra work down the line of scrimmage. His game against Tennessee was one of his better in terms of pass protection. Brown made the Honor roll nearly every semester at Ole Miss and is already working on a master's, showing his high acumen on and off the field.
Cons:
Pass protection is definitely not his strong suit. While his run game leverage is excellent, defenders often get underneath his pads in their bull rush. Would like to see him drop his hips and drive with adequate torque when faced with head-on rushers. Loses his balance when he overextends. Occasionally loses his eyes on stunts, or delayed blitzes. Would like to see him improve his overall play strength and finishing ability.
Summary:
Ben Brown is a solid interior offensive lineman who has the athleticism you want out of your guard or center in today's NFL. A high I.Q player that makes the most of every play, teams will be happy to have him in their meeting room. More time to develop both physically and fundamentally will suit Brown well and could project him towards a tenured NFL career.
Background:
Brown comes from an athletic family that enticed him to compete as a multisport athlete in high school. He lettered in four sports including football, basketball, track, and powerlifting. He graduated as an honor student with a consensus three-star rating and was the #1 overall tackle in his in the state of Mississippi. Arrived at Ole miss, following the footsteps of a litany of family members including his father that was a two-time Super Bowl Champion. Brown also excelled off the field during his time at Ole miss as he repeatedly made the SEC Honor roll and Dean’s list at Ole Miss before graduating Cum Laude with a bachelor's in exercise science.
Grades
Current Player Value/Potential Player Value
Late day 3 (Rounds 5-7)
Quotable:
Brown possesses strong leg drive to open and seal lanes as a down blocker. He shows solid short-area quickness once he is out of his stance.” Lorenz Leinweber, NFL Draft Bible on SI
