Brandon Scherff Has All the Tools to Be Highest Drafted Guard in Nearly 30 Years

March 28, 2015   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

It's not too often analysts can confidently claim a player has a shot at being the best prospect at his position in over a decade. That's how good Brandon Scherff of Iowa is. Playing left tackle during his college career, Scherff is most likely looking at a transition to guard at the next level where most project he'll be a top-10 selection.
The biggest issue for Scherff hanging at left tackle, where he thrived against Big Ten pass-rushers, is his arm length. A preventative position, tackles on the edges need to make up for when they inevitably lose to defensive ends or pass-rushing linebackers who are typically better athletes. Outside of the dancing bears, the tackles—like Dallas' Tyron Smith—who have amazing foot quickness, bookends recover with length.
Scherff's arms measured in at the combine at just a little over 33", which, according to Mock Draftable, ranks him in the bottom fifth for offensive tackles since 1999 at the event. If you switch Scherff's ...

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