D.J. Humphries OT Florida #70
Wt: 307
Size/Athleticism: Reportedly played around 285 pounds at Florida, but added weight to bulk up over 300 prior to the combine. A decent athlete who maintained his mobility at his new weight during combine workouts. Despite limited playing weight, still showed enough functional strength in college.
Pass Protection: Appears to be moving in slow motion at times and got torched by speed rushers at times (Shane Ray especially). Quick feet. Shows the ability to mirror. If he isn’t beat off the snap, he has the athleticism to stay with edge rusher. Quick reaction skills once he’s set, and can adjust to counter moves. Surprisingly strong against the bull rush despite his listed playing weight of 285. When he we got beat, it was usually with speed on the edge. Does not consistently recover when he’s beat, due to limited quick reaction skills and a lack of elite length.
Run Blocking: Too often is slow to react to the snap, limiting his ability to deliver a strong initial punch. More of a finesse blocker than some coaches will like. Definitely isn’t soft, as he consistently plays through the whistle, but he doesn’t fight with that wrestler’s mentality that many offensive line coaches like to see.
Intangibles: No positives or negatives of note.
Durability: Missed two games with ankle injuries in 2014. Suffered season-ending MCL sprains in both knees in 2013. Missed total of seven games over past two seasons. Has not completed a full injury-free season as a starter since high school.
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Overview: There’s a lot to like about Humphries game, but a lot of questions also. For starters, he hasn’t completed a full injury-free season as a starter since high school. His injury concerns include season-ending MCL sprains to both knees as a sophomore. When healthy he was productive, but somewhat inconsistent. His reaction skills are a little slow, and he was often beat by more athletic speed rushers on the edge (see Missouri game vs Shane Ray). And he played well under 300 pounds in college, limiting his ability to hold up against bull rushers. If he maintains his combine weight, there’s potential, but too many questions linger for a solid first-round grade.
