Ty Sambrailo OT Colorado State #51
Wt: 311
Size/Athleticism: Surprisingly short arms for his height (33″), but acceptable overall measurables. Athleticism is average at best, and not ideal for a left tackle. May be viewed as a guard by some teams.
Pass Protection: Lacks explosive athleticism to play left tackle. Change of direction ability to limited and is susceptible to inside moves once he slides out into space to mirror an edge rusher. Easily jarred by punch from stronger defensive linemen and struggles with balance—shows a lack of core strength, which would not bode well for a potential shift to guard. Shows excellent awareness and rarely caught out of position.
Run Blocking: Strength could be an issue for him as a run blocker. Does not consistently drive his man off his spot. Struggles to gain leverage to set the edge at times.
Intangibles: Stabbed in the back during a fight in 2012. Has experience at guard and tackle.
Durability: Missed two games in 2014 with a sprained knee.
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Overview: Sambrailo is a poor man’s Jeff Backus. He generally gets the job done but doesn’t necessarily look good doing it. While he was productive in college, he’s on the fringe of having the tools to translate to a starting role at the next level. He shows strong overall fundamentals but his athleticism is moderate and his functional strength is lacking. He may be a future starter, but does not appear ready as a rookie.
