Jets NFL Draft grades 2024: Aaron Rodgers gets protection with Olu Fashanu at No. 11; why that’s right move

The New York Jets traded again one spot with the Minnesota Vikings within the first spherical, and nonetheless took the participant they had been focusing on. At No. 11 total, the Jets chosen former Penn State offensive sort out Olu Fashanu. 

Fashanu has been one of the crucial coveted offensive linemen on this class. He was even thought of a possible first spherical choice final yr earlier than electing to return to Completely satisfied Valley. Fashanu made his first begin in 2021 however was not handed the reigns till the next season when he made eight begins at left sort out earlier than struggling a season-ending harm. The crew captain has not allowed a sack in over 650 cross blocking snaps over the previous two seasons.

Under is a complete draft profile for Fashanu, together with his scouting report, prospect rating, professional comparability, mix outcomes, faculty and highschool accolades and total NFL outlook.

“He’s a left sort out for the longer term, but additionally insurance coverage if Tyron Smith cannot play the who season, He’s good in cross safety, however wants to enhance his run blocking. This is not an all-in choose like Brock Bowers may need been” — Pete Prisco

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Olu Fashanu NFL Draft prospect profile

• Age: 21
• Top: 6-foot-6
• Weight: 312 kilos
• Arm size: 34″

Accolades

• 2023: Consensus All-American and first-team All-Massive Ten
• Profession: 0 sacks allowed on 697 profession pass-blocking snaps

CBS prospect rating

Place: No. 1 OT | General: No. 4 | Ranking: 93.07 (All-Professional)

NFL comparability

NFL mix outcomes

• 10-yard cut up: 1.77 seconds
• Broad bounce: 9-foot-1
• Vertical bounce: 32″

Scouting report

Olu Fashanu has lengthy arms, a very good base, nice athleticism, is stable on the level of assault and persistently anchors nicely in opposition to energy rushers. He is affected person in his cross units and barely panics. He is solely going to get higher.

Strengths

• Bodily freak in each regard; can manhandle edge rushers however has the athleticism to get to the second degree and bury his goal
• Nonetheless younger and growing; he is solely going to get higher

Weaknesses

• Must proceed to refine his approach as a result of he generally depends on this athleticism to win vs. lesser opponents
• Had a greater 2022 season, so he’ll want to point out he can play with extra consistency