Ty Sambrailo: 2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report And Projection

Ty Sambrailo is a versatile offensive lineman from Colorado State University who has playing all three offensive line positions, boasting a great combo of size and athleticism.

Sambrailo is the son of a collegiate pole vaulter and junior Olympic skier. He was also a business administration major with a history of volunteering in Fort Collins, Colorado with developmentally disabled children.

Strengths

Sambrailo displays elite athleticism through strong footwork and a quick initial step. He’s able to make up for his lack of strength by maintaining a square frame and excellent leverage against opposing rushers. What’s most impressive is his ability to anticipate an opponent’s pass rushing moves and stymie them on the line before they can even make an advance towards the quarterback.

Sambrailo is an elite-caliber pass blocker who can also be viable in the running game. While he can sometimes be slow to identify his assignment, he gets to the next level quickly and often finishes by putting an opponent on the ground. Additionally, Sambrailo blocks with a mean-streak, often proving to be the most aggressive player on the field no matter the matchup.

Weaknesses

As far as weaknesses go, Sambrailo has very few. Most notable, however, is his lack of strength, which often causes him to be bullied by stronger defensive lineman. There are also times when Sambrailo seems disengaged in the game, during these times you see a lack of will to finish plays and slow reactions towards the point of attack. More than that, Sambrailo could also afford to add more size to his frame and develop more consistency with his balance and hand placement.

NFL Projection

To me, Sambrailo projects more successfully as an NFL guard. His elite athleticism and propensity for pass blocking makes him a valuable all-around guard prospect. Given the right situation, Sambrailo could use his quickness to develop into an explosive run-blocker while becoming an anchor in passing situations. This position switch would also hide Sambrailo’s strength deficiency, as he’d likely get help from the center position when needed.

Overall, NFL teams are getting an NFL-ready offensive line prospect in Sambrailo. Given all the tape, he seems to be a player who is a quick learner and adjusts quickly. Another plus is that Sambrailo seems to be a role model off the field—something NFL teams need badly these days.

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