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Sean Rhyan NFL Draft Profile
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Sean Rhyan Scouting ReportSean has a larger, burly frame. He stores massive amounts of power in his lower body. His torso is incredibly dense. He has exceptional flexibility, allowing him to absorb opposing power with ease. Rhyan is an exceptional athlete. He possesses an observable explosive burst heading into contact. He gets to the second level quickly. He blocks well in motion, and he is very smooth lateral mover who transfers his weight well. He is fairly light on his feet, with smooth footwork when changing directions or blocking angles, as well as excellent recovery athleticism. Sean is visibly powerful. He has impressive raw strength and opponents are rarely able to dominate head to head. Sean gains leverage with his strength. He drives smaller defenders into the dirt. His grip strength is also exceptional and he combines this with steady leg drive. He easily gathers opponents around the edge with his lateral athleticism and width. His traits amalgamate to provide him with consistent balance as well. His combination of athleticism and raw power can be the subject of awe. His operational traits are just as impressive at times. Rhyan keeps his feet active when anticipating attacks on the edge. He also keeps his elbows in when awaiting rushers, effectively maximizing his potential energy. Sean's hands are fast, heavy, and powerful. He’s shown he can target arms and reset his anchor quickly, and he has the hand precision to attack and neutralize counters. He is exceptionally times his extensions. He also combines hand movements with terrific efficiency. He instinctively adjusts his approach in real-time. He punches have good energy. He has a nasty disposition. He’s a high-motor blocker all the way to the whistle — not polite by any stretch of the imagination. He strikes and drives defenders backward in one motion and actively takes advantage of opponents who try to bend beneath his frame. Sean has the awareness to repeatedly stack and disengage blocks when moving upfield. He also has some positional versatility. Against Oregon in 2020, Rhyan switched to right tackle at times and did not falter. He also projects well inside if NFL teams prefer to see him there. |
Areas for ImprovementRhyan's proportional length is not elite. He lack of length limits his ability to maintain extensions. Additionally, players with superior length can assert leverage and wrench down his anchors. Going further, linemen with combined burst and length can force Rhyan backward more, pinching the pocket as a result. Similarly, he can’t always seal out defenders when tracking around the pocket, and edge rushers who time direction changes can exploit Rhyan’s length. Rhyan can afford to improve his blocking angles at times to exert power more efficiently. His hands don’t always strike cleanly on running plays, and he gets caught lurching against more explosive linemen. In pass protection, the UCLA OT sometimes plays with his pads too high. He’s also slow to react to extra rushers sneaking inside, and he can be more consistent in responding to stunts.
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Sean Rhyan Career at U.C.L.A.Sean Rhyan came to UCLA and became a starter almost immediately. He started all 12 games as a true freshman in 2019, earning Freshman All-American recognition in the process. In 2020, it was simply more of the same for Rhyan. Although UCLA only played seven games due to COVID-19, the Bruin dominated in his time on the field. He was somehow left off the Pac-12 awards list, but that should change in 2021. Rhyan might have a claim to being the best tackle in the conference. And with his rare physical profile, he appears to be equipped to make the leap from college football to the NFL as an early-round pick.
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Sean Rhyan NFL Draft Player ProfileRhyan’s length is a definite concern. The UCLA OT doesn’t have the wingspan that other blindside blockers have, and it’s noticeable. Conversely, it’s even more impressive how good he is with average length. Sometimes longer edge rushers can make a dent in his positioning, but he rarely loses reps outright. His strong base enables him to stand his ground, and his grip strength can effectively suffocate rushes. In pass protection, Rhyan has the mobility, grip strength, hand proficiency, and torque to neutralize attacking defenders. As a run blocker, Rhyan’s athleticism, power, and road-grading mentality serve as extremely positive characteristics.
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