Rodger Saffold
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Offensive Tackle

Indiana


College Position: Offensive Tackle
School: Indiana
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 318
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Offensive Tackle (7)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the St. Louis Rams in the 2nd round with the #1 pick.
Excellent pass blocking guard/tackle who will protect the team's investment in Sam Bradford.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

  • 4 year starter at left tackle in the Big 10
  • Solid pass protector - allowed just 1 sack as a senior
  • Sets up quickly and shows quick feet in pass protection 
  • Gives good effort as a run blocker
  • Underrated athleticism
  • Sleeper LT who was one of the stars of the East West Shrine practices
  

Weaknesses

  • Durability - battled injuries throughout his career
  • Gets knocked off balance by powerful pass rushers
  • Does not push defenders off the ball consistently
  • Needs to get stronger

News

2010 NFL Draft Grades: NFC West - May 10 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: 20 Bold Predictions For Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 22 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: The Fire & Ice Report - Quarterbacks Not Named Bradford Falling - Mar 18 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Re-Cap: March 3rd - March 12th - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Offensive Lineman and Tight Ends - Feb 27 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Offensive Lineman and Tight Ends - Feb 21 (Chris Maier)