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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about GOTTLIEB AYEDZE:
Maryland | HT: 6041 | WT: 308 | 40 time: 5.01 | Arm: 3300 | Hand: 0978 | Wing: 8058
Five-year starter. Four seasons at Frostburg State, first team All-MEC three straight years and a 2022 Division II All-America. Transferred to Maryland in 2023. Turned down a Senior Bowl invite in order to take on the opportunity to spend an entire season against better competition. It was the right move. He played all ten games on the right side in 2023, most of which coming at right tackle. His body screams guard at the next level, but the vast experience he has on the outside will only open doors down the road if injuries pile up, which will help his grade. This is an athletic and consistent blocker who knows how to play. He does not get overwhelmed mentally, showing quality control of his weight with proper techniques. The power is still developing but as he gets more training in sophisticated strength programs, that should catch up to the above average movement traits. He is a sneaky-strong candidate to out-perform several linemen drafted ahead of him. Sudden footwork post-snap. Can reach his points consistently, no matter what they are. Can redirect because of proper balance and foot placement. Gets his hands on and will remain attached. Rarely found falling off his man. Gets out into space with speed and power. Will stay with the intended path of defenders at the second level. Excellent production as a pass blocker. Will get too high when he changes direction. Knee bend is there, but he does not use it consistently. More finesse than power. Needs to improve strength to stay square and create movement off the ball.
OSR:32/50. Draft projection: 5th-7th round