Containing a towering and filled-out frame in many areas, he has adequate strength as a run blocker as he’s able to attach and drive defenders out of desired areas. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below. Leatherwood is a prospect that’s had experience at both guard and offensive tackle. -2021 Senior Bowl Invitee On tape I was really impressed with the way he handled stunts and twists. Create, share, and brag over your own big board now. Any other year we’re probably talking about Alabama left tackle Alex Leatherwood as the consensus No. His issues come against wise rushers that have the flexibility to alter and change their thought processes mid-rep. Leatherwood has stiffness in his lower half that doesn’t allow him to match the quick movements from twitchy edge defenders, which forces him into performing panic techniques by lunging and placing all of his weight forward. Standing 6’5” (listed 6’6” but I have a good source telling me he’ll measure closer to 6’5”) and weighing 312 pounds, Leatherwood moves so well for his size and has an exceptionally fluid lower half, allowing him to climb to the second level with ease, handle speed rushers and pull in the run game. He has been really effective since moving to tackle last season and his athleticism and build will translate well to the NFL. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. Seahawks select Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama Offensive line is undoubtedly a need for the Seahawks, particularly considering Russell Wilson’s dissatisfaction with his protection thus far. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. Week 2. With their first-round selection, Easterling has the Bears selecting Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood with the 20th overall pick. Alex Leatherwood has flown up draft boards this season after starring for Alabama in their convincing national championship campaign. SCHOOL: Alabama. Alex Leatherwood - OT - Alabama - 2021 NFL Draft Profile and Stats -Impressive footwork for a man his size; fluid lower half The one area I have concerns with Leatherwood is his tendency to shoot his hands too early in pass protection, leaving him vulnerable to counters, which then causes him to lunge. Week 8. Top 5. One thing almost always certain: the Crimson Tide will show up on night No. Top 15. -Had a high pad level at times and will need to focus heavily on technique to not bend at the waist at times, -Appeared in 48 career games at Alabama, starting 41 career games for the Tide He plays with a mean streak, which you love to see from a player in the trenches. 1 tackle in the draft class. Leatherwood fits in nicely here, he can play guard or tackle in year one and make the full-time transition to right tackle in year two. Rank: 1 State Rank: 1 (FL) Current NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Support our website and podcast on Patreon. The Bills continue to add tremendous resources to their … Week 5. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! However, he makes up for it by being one of the most consistent ones. HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 312 pounds. -Handles stunts and twists with ease His aggressiveness is a key ingredient to success in the run game, as he can completely overpower targets that he’s able to square up and land his body cleanly on. -Named the 2020 Outland Trophy award winner, helping anchor the 2020 Joe Moore Award winning Alabama OL 13,728 Likes Received. Want MORE content? -Started 15 games at right guard in 2018 for the Tide. Still, the team that drafts him should experiment with him at offensive tackle to test his development and consistency there, but his upside could be greater at guard where his room to operate is condensed—which can mask some of the deficiencies contained in his lower body. Click here to read Leatherwood's full Premium NFL draft profile. Finally, if you wish to not see this dialog box, please turn off your adblocker, and enjoy content normally, 2020 NFL Scouting Combine Results Tracker, 2020 Steelers Combine Interview Masterlist (Updating), 2021 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Ohio State TE Luke Farrell, 2021 NFL Draft Player Profiles: West Virginia LB Tony Fields, Second Offseason Weekend Of 2021: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions. Subscribe to The Dynasty Draft Room Podcasts OL Alex Leatherwood Alabama D.O.B: 1/5/99 247comp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ National Rank: 4 National Pos. Week 1. Top 15. Any other year we’re probably talking about Alabama left tackle Alex Leatherwood as the consensus No. Top 15. You've watched all the tape, you know the stats. -Long arms and massive hands to keep defenders at bay in pass protection, and control defenders in the run game Click here to read Leatherwood's full Premium 2021 NFL Draft player profile, which includes trait-by-trait analysis, prospect comparison, and player grades from the TDN Scouting Department. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. As a pass protector, Leatherwood has a clean pass set that’s able to gain ground up the field in order to stymie rushers that simply attack him vertically. From now until the 2021 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. In addition, Leatherwood’s style of play reminiscent of Chris Samuels, a former six-time Pro-Bowler in Washington. Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is one of the nasitest offensive lineman in the 2021 NFL Draft. The NFL draft gets closer and closer, which means teams are up against the clock in terms of picks, trades and numerous other decisions. Nick Saban got Todd McShay to admit a mistake about his draft ranking of one of the Crimson Tide's players, Alex Leatherwood. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > timb2 Well-Known Member. In Alex Leatherwood Pittsburgh gets a tackle who did not allow a sack two seasons ago in the SEC, and has a ton of experience under his belt. -Versatile player with experience playing inside, -Can get caught shooting his hands too early in pass protection, leaving him vulnerable to quick counters Leatherwood combined with Deonte Brown on the left side of the Alabama defense to create the single best double-team duo in college football this past season. New York Jets – Alex Leatherwood, OT/G, Alabama. He is a huge and athletic offensive tackle. Forum; Alabama FB. That’s some serious short-area power from Leatherwood, throwing this defensive lineman to the side. ESPN's Todd McShay predicts six … Preseason. He is a superstar in the making Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood has a frame that NFL personnel will fall in love with. Wow. Alex Leatherwood is one of the best tackle prospects in 2021’s draft Leatherwood may not be the flashiest prospect in this year’s offensive tackle class. He does a great job against the Auburn twist, walking the outside defender into his inside help before then resetting his depth to better handle the twist. Week 7. -Slow to react against counter and can get caught lunging Garnering experience at guard and offensive tackle while in Tuscaloosa, Leatherwood has been a stalwart leader for the Crimson Tide offense.