Player Description
Name: Matt Lee
School: Miami
Position: Center
Class: Senior
Height: 6'4
Weight: 295 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid 2nd round - Early 4th round
Strengths:
Physical at the point of attack
Reasonable mobility in open space
Refined pass protector
Good functional strength
Decent Motor
Ideal frame for the position
Utilizes fundamentals effectively: hand placement, feet, and good angles
Decent range and lateral mobility
Excellent overall awareness
Can win one-on-one with either finesse or physicality
Quick at diagnosing stunts and picking them up
Versatile enough to play at guard or tackle
Weaknesses:
Pad level is a big concern. When coming out of his stance, Lee has a habit of standing too upright. In these instances, he gives up leverage and is susceptible to getting pushed backwards. Lee also has the tendency to fall off blocks, which is linked to his pad level issues and minimal use of his feet.
As an athlete, Lee is somewhat limited and is not overly explosive, despite being reasonably mobile. On counters, Lee struggles locating and sealing defenders; for this reason, he is better suited for inside zone runs. Though Lee plays center, his skillset may be more effective as a guard.