- Built like a big NFL guard but protects like an NFL tackle.
- Quick into pass sets, maintaining posture and balance through the rep
- Syncs feet with active, independent hands for effective mirroring.
- Firm inside hand and consistent arm extension help negate rush momentum.
- Possesses true knock-back pop with heavy hands and explosive hips.
- Turns early advantages into quick knockouts with his furious finishes.
- Upper-body power to catch, turn and seal play-side edge setters.
- Grip strength allows him to save blocks that start to slip away.
- Average recognition and plan for pre-snap pressure looks.
- Opens outside shoulder early and sets too deeply into the pocket.
- Beaten inside by over-sets and down the middle by long-armed stick and drive.
- Over-sets to speed; can be beaten inside and long-armed.
- Can be impatient into first contact as run blocker, causing him to lunge.
- Below-average lateral quickness for backside cut-off blocks.
- Inconsistent entry angles make it tougher to seal and sustain his work.
The Draft Network Profile Size: Height: 6’6” Weight: 342 pounds Arm Length: 35 1/8″ Hand Size: 11” Accomplishments: Started all 13 games in 2022 • Former 5-star recruit “JC Latham has the prototypical size and athleticism necessary to be a dominant offensive tackle.” Strengths:
- Quickness/lateral agility
- Strength to anchor
- Natural athleticism
- High-IQ player
- Strong/powerful hands
- Sustaining blocks in the run game
- Bending at the waist to engage with defenders
- Inside counter pass-rush moves
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