JB Shugarts Scouting Report OL Ohio State
This is our J.B. Shugarts Scouting report. Shugarts is a right tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and is finishing up his senior season in 2011. For all of our other scouting reports go to our scouting report page
This scouting report was written by Adam Borland of Scarlet and Game an Ohio State Blog . Make sure to check them out
Measurables
6’7” 300 pounds
40 yard dash time is 5.1 seconds
(combine numbers will be posted here once they become available)
Pros:
4 year starter
Great size and speed
Long frame, tough to get past
Blocks to the whistle
Good form, mechanics and ability to stick with a block
Able to reach second level to pick up next block
Cons:
Discipline (WAY too many false start penalties)
Could improve on balance on the line
Missed time due to injury in freshman and senior years
Player Comparison: Alex Barron
Projection: 5th Round
Summary:
J.B. Shugarts was a top offensive lineman recruit in 2008, had a successful career at OSU, and earned himself a starting position in all four seasons. Unfortunately, he did miss time due to injury in his freshman and senior campaigns. He is a solid pass blocker, and above average run blocker. However, his problem with false starts at OSU will hurt his draft status, as it clearly demonstrates a lack of control and discipline. His best attributes are his massive size, quick feet, and quite frankly, his departure from Ohio State. It has been shown in recent years that offensive linemen that leave the Buckeyes for the NFL discover a new world of techniques and instruction under new and different coaching. This is a negative aspect of OSU’s coaching staff, but a good thing for any team willing to take a chance on a 6’7″, 300+ lbs monster that is essentially a clean slate and ready to learn.
NFLmocks preseason bio:
Shugarts is a bookend to Mike Adams. He’s a sleeper at best with size being his biggest strength. I would not be surprised if 7th round right tackle JB Shugarts had a better career than first round left tackle Mike Adams.
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