OT Tyler Johnstone, Oregon
6'5", 301 lbs, 34 inch arms, 107 Sparq (58% percentile)
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Strengths: The video shows Johnstone going against a very good Michigan St. line featuring a 1st round draft pick (Calhoun) and a 3rd-4th round pick (Thomas). One is a speed rusher and the other is a power end, and Johnstone handles both adeptly as a pass protector.He's quick out of his stance, does a good job mirroring defenders and staying in front of them. He's doesn't reach block often and plays within his frame. Is effective getting in the way as a run blocker.
Weaknesses: Like many linemen coming from a spread offense, Johnstone does not demonstrate anything in the way of power or drive blocking. Its not that he can't, its just that they don't. It's an unknown and a bit of a coaching nightmare. The big question mark is back to back ACL tears that he battled back from in 2015. Medical clearance will be an issue.
Team fit: I don't know that Johnstone has the positional versatility we crave. He looks like a pure left tackle, but the upside is there as he continues to regain his athletic ability following back to back ACL surgeries in 2013 and 2014. The question for Seattle is if he has the strength and aggressiveness to be on our radar.