Player: Andrew Vorhees
School: USC
Measurables:
- Height: 6’6”(NFL Combine)
- Weight: 310(NFL Combine)
- 40: DNP
- 10 Yard Split: DNP
- Bench: 38… on a Torn ACL(NFL Combine)
- Vertical Jump: 29”(NFL Combine)
- Broad Jump: 8’9”(NFL Combine)
- 3 Cone: DNP
- 20 Yard Shuttle: DNP
- Other Notes: Tore his ACL in the first positional drill
Graded Position Specific Traits:
- First-Level Run Blocking: 8.5/10
- Second-Level Run Blocking: 7.25/10
- Pass Blocking: 8/10
- Blitz/Stunt Pickup: 9.25/10
- Pulling(if applicable): 7/10
- Footwork: 7.25/10
- Hands: 6/10
- Initial Contact: 6.25/10
Prospect Grade: 59.5/80; 74.4%- Elite starter and at least 2-3 pro bowl with potential for more pro bowls than that
Projected Draft Day: Mid-Late Round 1(Based on tape, will fall due to injury)
Player Comparison: Andrus Peat
Player Summary:
Andrew Vorhees was an interesting prospect to scout to say the least. When I started watching his tape, I did not understand what the hype was about. I thought he had some technique issues that might get exposed in the NFL. As I got to the second and third games, I started to like what I saw a lot more. He started to look like a top offensive line prospect in this year’s class.
Let’s start with the issues I saw from Vorhees. He moves kind of awkwardly at times, like in a completely unathletic way. However, there are times that he moves extremely well, and I honestly don’t understand the inconsistency. In pass pro, it seems like stronger bull rushers typically give him more of an issue than other types of rushers. In the run game, he can be inconsistent in space. What I mean by that is, if he is pulling or getting up to the second level of the defense, he may whiff when trying to block a LB or DB. When he is trying to get to the second level and even sometimes just on a first level block, he will reach for the man he’s trying to block, which offsets his center of gravity causing him to fall over at times.
Now, onto the positives. In the run game, Vorhees is a very effective first level blocker. He makes solid initial contact, as well as places and uses his hands well. In pass pro, Vorhees sees the field in front of him extremely well. He reads blitzes and stunts as well as anyone I’ve watched this offseason so far. He is also really good at “finding work”. Meaning if he doesn’t have someone rushing his gap or head up, he will figure out whether the tackle or center needs more help and go and double that defender. Vorhees is not one for standing around.
UPDATE 3/11:
Vorhees tore his ACL. I’m not changing his draft projection because it’s hard to tell how far it will drop him.