2022 NFL Draft Prospect - OL Tyler Linderbaum

Player Description

Name: Tyler Linderbaum Position: Offensive line

College: Iowa Uniform Number: #65

Class: Junior Height: 6-3

Weight: 290 lbs Projected Round: Early-mid 1st round

Strengths:

• Able to reach the second level with ease

• Superior mobility

• Consistently maintains a low pad level

• Bends at the knees

• Aggressive at the point of attack

• Active hands in pass protection

• Smooth lateral movement

• Great ability to turn-and-seal defenders (excellent hips)

• Able to win leverage with technique over strength

• Excellent hand placement

• High motor

• Very durable

• Excellent foot speed and coordination

• Good spatial awareness is on point

• Able to maintain a strong anchor

Weaknesses:

The biggest concern with Linderbaum has to do with his lack of size. At under 300 pounds, Linderbaum can sometimes be overwhelmed by bigger interior linemen. On several occasions, he is given the assistance of other linemen to help him win battles. At the next level, Linderbaum may need to add some size and develop more power to win one-on-one battles and finish opposing linemen. As effective as he is at using his hands in pass protection, he will need to diversify this aspect to avoid becoming too predictable.