Andrew Datko Scouting Report T Florida State University

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Measurables:

6’6 315 pounds, 33 7/8 arms, 10″” hands

5.32 40 yard dash, 29.5 inch vertical, 100 inch broad jump, 7.71 3 cone drill, 4.54 20 yard shuttle (top performer in that area)

Pros:

Really plus size with long arms…quick feet…plays with good leverage most of the time…athletic and does a good job of mirroring in pass protection…does a good job of cut blocking…gets to the second level well…is considered to be a player with a great work ethic…quick off the snap..intelligent player who understands the angles of blocking…

Cons:

Not the strongest, though he did get bulkier between 2010 and 2011…a finesse player (that’s not a con in some systems)…Injury history battled injuries in 2010 lost his season in 2011 to injuries…pretty good, but not great range

Round projection:

3rd

Thoughts:

The injuries are going to be the killer for Datko. Datko also isn’t going to be a good fit for every team. He’s a finesse blocker who moves well and blocks well in space. He mirrors the defender well and plays a smart game. Even though he has continued to add weight from when he enrolled at Florida State (as a three star recruit) he still isn’t the strongest player. He doesn’t have violent hand punch and he’s not going to drive the defenders in the run game. That’s not to say he’s not going to be a good N.F.L. player in a pass heavy offense he could be a really good player and if a team can end up drafting him in the 3rd round, provided he can stay healthy, they could end up with a steal.

NFLmocks presason bio:

Big offensive tackle who started 25 straight games to start his collegiate career, and suffered a couple of nagging injuries in 2010, limiting his development. I think he likely could have come out this year and been a late first or early second round pick had he not had the injuries, but that is just the way the game goes sometimes. Big, strong offensive tackle with a work ethic that coaches love. He should have a long, successful NFL career if he can stay healthy, and I would expect him to be in the first round discussion until proven otherwise.

Seminoles official bio:

2010
Third-year starter as a true junior, he missed three games after suffering a shoulder injury late in the Oklahoma game, which snapped a streak of 27 consecutive starts…played his entire career at left tackle, where he has been responsible for protecting the quarterbacks’ blind side and excels in that area…relinquished just one sack in 11 games (all starts) on the season, stifling heralded pass rushers from Oklahoma, Miami, Clemson, Florida and Virginia Tech…penalized just three times and issued five missed assignments in 691 snaps…Datko’s season average grade of 87 was second only to Rodney Hudson on the team…presented the Bob Crenshaw Award by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club as the “Most Courageous” Seminole.

2009
Started every game at the left tackle position and boasted a season average grade of 80 percent…registered 24 knockdown blocks…allowed two sacks all season, shutting out Georgia Tech All-American Derrick Morgan and All-ACC standouts Robert Quinn (UNC) and Willie Young (NC State)…made his 25th consecutive start in the Gator Bowl…earned ACC Lineman of the Week honors following dominating performance in the come-from-behind win at North Carolina…was penalized just three times on the season…earned honorable mention All-ACC honors…recognized by the coaches as the offensive player most committed to physical development in the spring of `09.

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