Jason Fox NFL Draft Scouting Report

Offensive Tackle

Miami (FL)


College Position: Offensive Tackle
School: Miami (FL)
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-7
Weight: 306
Birthdate: 09-02-1987
Draft Projection: Third
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Offensive Tackle (8)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Detroit Lions in the 4th round with the #30 pick.
Fundamentally sound, tough and has a high football IQ. Dropped due to injury concerns. Could challenge for a starting job.

Strengths
  • 4 year starter with 47 career starts
  • Good size and frame
  • High football IQ
  • Tough
  • Seals the edge consistently in the running game. Off tackle plays to the left were Miami's best source of big yards in the running game the last three years
  • Good leader
  • Solid fundamentals
  • Not outstanding but solid across the board
  • Position versatility - can play either right or left tackle
  • Proved he was healthy with a solid combine workout

Weaknesses
  • Senior season ended prior to the Champ Sports Bowl due to a knee injury
  • Durability - how serious is the knee injury? Also had an irregular heart beat
  • Heavy legged waist bender
  • Needs to improve upper body strength - does not always push people off the ball
  • Limited upside

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