Tayo Fabuluje NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Bears’ Rookie
Published by Team Stream Now on May 2, 2015
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
STRENGTHS
A road-grader in the run game, Tayo Fabuluje is a massive, hulking presence on the offensive line. He dominated defenders at the East-West Shrine Game and has developmental potential as a technician and athlete. He has the raw power to dump defenders and can rack up pancakes off the snap. He has good first-step movement for a player his size and has the frame to lose weight and become even more explosive and agile. He adjusts well to speed, surprisingly so for his size, and can absorb speed-rushers with his frame and length. He’s like a boxer with a strong punch that is very effective.
WEAKNESSES
A below-average athlete in terms of movement and explosiveness, Fabuluje‘s size works against him on the move. He’s an older prospect who sat out two years of college football—one for transferring, another for personal reasons. Teams should worry about his fluctuated weight and inability to become better conditioned during college. Fabuluje tries to win with power 100 percent of the time and sets himself up to be countered and beat with a second move. If he can’t improve his functional agility, he won’t last in the NFL.
COMBINE RESULTS
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 353 lbs
Arm Length: 34″
40: 5.55s
PRO COMPARISON: Cyrus Kouandjio, Buffalo Bills
Huge players with impressive power as blockers, Fabuluje and Cyrus Kouandjio are similar athletes and prospects on the offensive line.
FINAL GRADE: 5.25/9.00 (Quality Backup)
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