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PSO Scouting Report: OT Jedrick Wills Jr (Alabama)
Breaking down Wills' future outlook and how his game will translate to the next level
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Pos: OT
Hometown: Lexington, KY
School: Alabama
Class: Junior
Age: 20
Height: 6’4″ (33%) | Weight: 312 lbs (53%)
Hands: 10” (50%) | Arms: 34.25” (73%)
Bench: N/A | 40-YD: 5.05s (90%)
Compilation video of Andrew Thomas and Jedrick Wills on field work at the Combine. Wills really blew me away tonight (look at that punch!) and Thomas continues to look smooth and incredibly athletic. Absolutely awesome to see these athletes go to work. pic.twitter.com/eTYHXp1PWK
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) February 29, 2020
Though he may not be a 6’6″ behemoth, Jedrick Wills is the most well-rounded prospect of this stacked OT class. An absolute mauler in the run game, his dominant functional strength moves the LOS almost at will. Not only is he physically overpowering, but Wills has proven to be a stout pass blocker as well with terrific footwork, hand usage, and balance.
Despite his athletic profile and technique, many have defaulted to his exclusivity on the right side as the reason he cannot be this year’s OT1. While that’s typically a valid point in most situations, Wills played on the right because his QB was left-handed (protecting his blindside). Give him some time and quality NFL Coaching, and he should easily be able to replicate his performance at RT over to LT (assuming his NFL QB is right-handed). Plus, NFL edge rushers move all around nowadays — nobody can hide their “bad” OT on the right side anymore.
With that being said, Jedrick Wills is the most pro-ready OT of this great group. With fantastic length, power, and explosiveness, he can handle anybody at the point of attack. Once the initial strike is quelled, he can either match-and-mirror all day or bury his matchup and remove them altogether.
Pro Comp: LT Jason Peters (Philadelphia Eagles)
Projected Round: Top-10 Pick
Prime Destinations: NYG, LAC, CAR, ARZ, CLE
OVERALL Grade: A-
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