Ourlads' Profile:
2019 Guide: What Ourlads' Scouting Services said about RYAN BATES: Penn State, 6044 306 5.09. Three year starter from Warrington, PA. Earned third-team All-Big 10 honors each of the last two years. A good athlete with long arms. Played right tackle next to Connor McGovern. Projects inside to guard because he lacks length. Experience at both right and left tackle. A zone blocking talent that can pull and fold block. Can block on the move with the ability to stay balanced with knee bend and change of direction. Quick to throw and cut on the backside. Physical on down blocks. Effective and explosive as a run blocker. Has leg drive with shock and strength. Shows some surge in the straight ahead run game. Good body control as a pass protector. Plays square with the ability to mirror and slide his feet. Good use of hands. Flashes a quick stab/punch and gets placement inside the frame where he controls his target. Can anchor a bull rush. Upgrades a current need backup. OSR:11/39. Fourth/fifth round. (A-33 1/2, H-9 1/2, BP-28, 10-1.83).