Player: Anton Harrison

School: Oklahoma

Measurables:

• Height: 6’4”(NFL Combine)
• Weight: 315(NFL Combine)
• 40: 4.98(NFL Combine)
• 10 Yard Split: 1.77(NFL Combine)
• Bench: DNP
• Vertical Jump: 28.5”(NFL Combine)
• Broad Jump: 8’9”(NFL Combine)
• 3 Cone: DNP
• 20 Yard Shuttle: DNP
• Other Notes: It was a really strong day for Harrison. His jumps weren’t great, but he was tied for the 2nd best 40 time amongst the lineman, which I didn’t really expect. When it came to positional drills DJ was talking about his leverage and how he plays too high. When I watched the tape, I saw inconsistent footwork. During positional drills, Harrison’s footwork looked better and it didn’t seem like he had any issues staying low. Solidified him as my OT1.

Graded Position Specific Traits:

• First-Level Run Blocking: 9.25/10
• Second-Level Run Blocking: 8/10
• Pass Blocking: 9/10
• Blitz/Stunt Pickup: 9/10
• Pulling(if applicable): 8.75/10
• Footwork: 7.5/10
• Hands: 8.5/10
• Initial Contact: 8/10

Prospect Grade: 68/80; 85%- Perennial pro bowler with at least a one All-Pro selection with potential to have multiple All-Pro selections

Projected Draft Day: Early Round 1

Player Comparison: Tristan Wirfs

Player Summary:

Anton Harrison… WOW. Harrison is unbelievable. I believe that Harrison is the best tackle I’ve scouted so far in the past two seasons. He’s big, he’s physical, he’s agile… he’s the type of guy you want protecting your QBs blindside.

Harrison is a great run blocker at the first level. He makes the best initial contact of anyone in this year’s class that I’ve watched so far. He moves well getting to the second level and most of the time is great blocking at the second level as well. He’s a great pass blocker who’s awareness for blitzes and stunts is great, but even better he can kick slide to block a blitzing slot CB. His ability to pull is amazing with how well he moves, and you do not want to see him running at you. He uses his hands very well for the most part. 

Looking at the negative aspects of his game, when he gets to the second level in the run game he will reach and grab whoever is in front of him. It’s not a persistent issue, but you do see it here and there. My biggest issue though is his inconsistent footwork. There’s plays where he has elite level footwork, and then there’s plays where he has extremely rough and unpolished looking footwork. When his footwork is bad, speed rushers are able to catch him and beat him around the edge. A double move, typically the end/OLB taking an outside step and then shooting inside, will also get the best of Harrison. The issue is that when his footwork isn’t as good you can tell he is taking bigger, more elongated steps. He needs to remember to keep short choppy steps, and that should help solve the footwork consistency issue. The last issue I noticed, and again it doesn’t happen all the time, is that he can reach and/or have his eyes down and his upper body will lead his lower body causing a shift in his center of gravity causing him to fall forward. It’s nothing super crazy in terms of the negatives for Harrison, just some technique things to clean up along with consistency.