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@PressureD41 just informed me that he already drafted Nick Martin but identified him as an OC. I'll have to address this shortly.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1762341/sebastian-tretola
SEBASTIAN TRETOLA, OG
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Tretola is an all-you-can-eat kind of interior lineman who excelled in the Arkansas' 1.5-ton offensive scheme.
He's power on power and shared the SEC's Jacobs Trophy awarded to the top offensive lineman with only 0.5 sacks allowed as a junior and senior, where he was the immovable object at left guard.
Coaches graded Tretola at over 80 percent in 11 of 13 games as a senior.
He was equally dominant as a junior in 2014, but the highlight of his season -- literally - might have been a fake field goal pass attempt. He motioned behind center, took the snap and rolled to his right, connecting with long snapper Alan D'Appollonio for a 6-yard touchdown
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: Starting at left guard for the Razorbacks, Tretola has a thick upper and lower body with broad shoulders, using his brute power to anchor off the snap and establish his spot. But for a player of his massive size, he also moves relatively well, showing the mobility and body control to block in space and eliminate defenders, especially on screens. Wide base and controls the point of attack once he extends and locks out. Very good awareness to peel off bodies and pick up extra defenders. Controlled footwork to mirror. Rebuilt his career after flunking out at Nevada; worked hard to maintain his GPA and lose weight once he arrived at Arkansas. Doesn't wear down and gives the same effort for all four quarters.
WEAKNESSES: Soft midsection with a history of weight issues and his conditioning needs monitoring. Shorter arms than expected for his massive frame. Choppy footwork in tight quarters and not a graceful puller. Needs to calm his feet as a drive blocker to better sustain. Can be blown backwards at the point of attack when his pads rise. Late hand placement and struggles to reset and anchor vs. quick-penetrating rushers, causing him to hug and lose control of the block point. Climbs well to the second level, but needs to take out bodies instead of just shielding his runner. Late to detach himself from blocks in space and needs to improve his timing. Self-admitted "knucklehead" and flunked out at Nevada because he didn't attend classes.
IN OUR VIEW: Tretola was looking for a second chance after his JUCO reality check and was an ideal fit for coach Bret Bielema's power offense. He lost more than 50 pounds once he arrived in Fayetteville and matured away from the field. He moves sluggish and tight with inconsistent leverage, but is efficient getting to his destination and plays a physical brand of football.
Although he tries to do too much at times, which leads to mistakes, Tretola is a grinder and combative blocker with the old school style that will appeal to power-run schemes.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1762341/sebastian-tretola
SEBASTIAN TRETOLA, OG
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Tretola is an all-you-can-eat kind of interior lineman who excelled in the Arkansas' 1.5-ton offensive scheme.
He's power on power and shared the SEC's Jacobs Trophy awarded to the top offensive lineman with only 0.5 sacks allowed as a junior and senior, where he was the immovable object at left guard.
Coaches graded Tretola at over 80 percent in 11 of 13 games as a senior.
He was equally dominant as a junior in 2014, but the highlight of his season -- literally - might have been a fake field goal pass attempt. He motioned behind center, took the snap and rolled to his right, connecting with long snapper Alan D'Appollonio for a 6-yard touchdown
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: Starting at left guard for the Razorbacks, Tretola has a thick upper and lower body with broad shoulders, using his brute power to anchor off the snap and establish his spot. But for a player of his massive size, he also moves relatively well, showing the mobility and body control to block in space and eliminate defenders, especially on screens. Wide base and controls the point of attack once he extends and locks out. Very good awareness to peel off bodies and pick up extra defenders. Controlled footwork to mirror. Rebuilt his career after flunking out at Nevada; worked hard to maintain his GPA and lose weight once he arrived at Arkansas. Doesn't wear down and gives the same effort for all four quarters.
WEAKNESSES: Soft midsection with a history of weight issues and his conditioning needs monitoring. Shorter arms than expected for his massive frame. Choppy footwork in tight quarters and not a graceful puller. Needs to calm his feet as a drive blocker to better sustain. Can be blown backwards at the point of attack when his pads rise. Late hand placement and struggles to reset and anchor vs. quick-penetrating rushers, causing him to hug and lose control of the block point. Climbs well to the second level, but needs to take out bodies instead of just shielding his runner. Late to detach himself from blocks in space and needs to improve his timing. Self-admitted "knucklehead" and flunked out at Nevada because he didn't attend classes.
IN OUR VIEW: Tretola was looking for a second chance after his JUCO reality check and was an ideal fit for coach Bret Bielema's power offense. He lost more than 50 pounds once he arrived in Fayetteville and matured away from the field. He moves sluggish and tight with inconsistent leverage, but is efficient getting to his destination and plays a physical brand of football.
Although he tries to do too much at times, which leads to mistakes, Tretola is a grinder and combative blocker with the old school style that will appeal to power-run schemes.
