2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Tyler Vrabel
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: Boston College
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 310lbs
Film Watched: Clemson 2021, Missouri 2021, Notre Dame 2020
Pro's:
- Three year offensive tackle for the Eagles with experience on both sides of the line
- Aggressive off the snap with an attack dog mindset – flies to his landmark looking for action
- Shows the necessary lower body torque to shoot into contact and drive defenders off the ball
- Heavy handed, and opponents know when he’s found their numbers with his punch
- Worked under two different blocking schemes and adept at both gap and zone concepts
- Smooth kickslide and gets to his marker
- Wary of inside protection and rarely oversets
- Quick feet allow him to adjust and mirror with consistent results
Con's:
- Average length, and doesn’t extend to his full capacity. Defenders work inside his arms too easily
- Waist bender – lack of knee bend will kill his physical competitiveness at the next level
- Lack of timing on punches – slow to get his arms up and into his opponent
- Vulnerable to the bull rush as his anchor is compromised with poor posture & leverage
The Verdict:
“The term ‘all-rounder’ is usually confused with ‘tweener’, and when I describe Tyler Vrabel as this I don’t mean to insult him - the son of Titans HC Mike Vrabel has a balanced game that allows him success as both a run blocker and pass protector - to a point. Excellently coached and with an impressive work ethic, Vrabel has been a success at Chestnut Hill because he demanded it from himself, and whilst that gets you so far there are limitations to his game that suggest a steep learning curve in the NFL. Some fatal technique issues (bend, extension) are able to be cleaned up, but his lack of elite power or athleticism might encourage a move inside at the next level. With the ceiling of a swing tackle, that makes for some good versatility as a late round investment.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
PREDICTION: 5TH ROUND PICK
5/5