Austin Shepherd OT Alabama

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Size: 6-4/315

Started every game over the last two years at RT for Alabama (27 straight games) ever since taking over for D.J. Fluker (#11 overall pick in 2013)

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Looking at some sleepers that could really help the #Jets

1) Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke

2) Austin Shepard, OT, Alabama. NFL-frame, made a ton of starts in the SEC, is versatile. Like his long-term potential.

"Trimmed, well-proportioned frame with adequate build. Quick set with active hands. Consistent upper and lower body technique with correct hand placement to attack rushers with his punch. Smart and well-coached with excellent awareness to anticipate pressures and recognize stunts and twists. Boasts a healthy appetite for football with a finishing attitude. Coachable hard worker with high character on the field and off."

- CBSSports.com's Dane Brugler

"Fit for the Bears: Tough, intelligent, and coachable. That's precisely the type of player(s) the Bears need, and Austin Shepherd fits that category. For an offensive group that took a step back in 2014, the Bears could use a guy like Shepherd, who was a reliable option at Alabama and played against top competition in the SEC West, to help shore up that position."

http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/nfl-draft-profile-alabama-ot-austin-shepherd

Pro Football Focus: Pass Blocking Efficiency

Pass blocking efficiency is a pure stat that simply measures how often a blocker allows pressure, but it doesn’t differentiate between how quickly it got there or how bad the block actually was

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/04/13/cff-sig-stats-offensive-tackles/

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Scout.com:

"highly effective at staving off action along the edge ... surprisingly good foot quickness for a player his size ... mentally tough, but not overly aggressive and shows good field awareness (only penalized once the last two years). ... He extends his arms properly and sinks his hips in order to consistently lock on and ride his man wide. You can see on film that the right tackle keeps his pad level down and shows good determination to finish his blocks, as he uses his long arms (80-inch wingspan) well to reach, wall off and seal the defender. ... generates a powerful explosion behind his hand punch and displays good tenacity as a drive blocker, using his long arms and hand jolt to handle double moves and anchor firmly vs. the inside surge. He rolls his hips and slides his feet well in pass protection, as it is rare to see him cross his feet, doing a nice job of shooting his hands and keeping his arms properly extended to mirror the edge rushers. ... it is rare to see a bull rusher walk him back into the pocket. ... stays on his feet upon initial contact and can generate a strong punch with either hand rising out of his stance. He’s a determined drive blocker with the natural strength to consistently drive through and knock down defenders, as he aggressively attacks his man until the whistle. ... nimble feet for a player his size"

http://profootball.scout.com/story/1525088-austin-shepherd-player-evaluation

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Would love for Peat to drop to us.