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Riley Reiff Scouting Report

Published: 26th Nov 11 6:23 pm
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by Chris Ransom
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Riley Reiff Scouting Report
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

Biography Riley Reiff Left Tackle Iowa #77 Junior Redshirt

Pros

Physical Ability: Riley Reiff is one of the most physical offensive tackles in the country.

Durability: Reiff is pretty durable.  He displays great, but not elite top notch durability.

Size: Reiff displays good size for an offensive lineman at 6 foot 6 300 pounds.

Learning Rate: Learns new blocking schemes right away.

Football IQ: Very smart instinctive player.  Reiff is a gym rat who watches a lot of film.

Awareness: Very disciplined offensive tackle from a physical and mental standpoint.

Intangibles: Riley Reiff has top notch pass blocking skills.

Pass Blocking: Riley Reiff’s pass blocking against Ohio State kept first round pick Cameron Heyward in check.  Riley Reiff may be considered the top pass blocker in this draft after USC’s Matt Kalil.

Run Blocking: Riley Reiff has the ability to run block effectively.  Reiff’s run blocking kept Cameron Heyward in check.

Zone Blocking: Riley Reiff is an outstanding zone blocker executing assignments off the snap while using his footwork.

Stonewall Blocker: Reiff is a stonewall blocker who gives quarterback’s extra composure when pass blocking.

Pass Blocking Footwork: Riley Reiff has amazing pass blocking footwork for an offensive tackle.

Run Blocking Footwork: Riley Reiff has outstanding footwork when run blocking.

Can Play Left Tackle: Reiff can play left tackle in the NFL.

Can Play Right Tackle: Reiff can also be an effective pass blocking bookend at the right tackle spot.

Can Play Left Guard: Back in 2009 during his redshirt freshman year, Reiff started at left guard when 2010 draft picks Bryan Bulaga played left tackle while Kyle Calloway played right tackle.

Production: Reiff has the production to translate right away in the NFL.

Potential: Reiff has pro bowl potential.  He may not reach his potential right away.  The potential is there though.

Cons

Left Arm: Riley Reiff has some medical questions when it comes to his left arm.  During a matchup VS Penn State Reiff left the game after injuring his left arm before returning the following week.

Off The Field Issues: In 2008 Reiff had some off the field issues for public intoxication.

My thoughts on Riley Reiff

Reiff has better pass blocking ability than Stanford’s Jonathan Martin.  I like Martin’s character and have less concerns about Martin then I do about Riley Reiff.  I have Reiff graded out as my 14th best player at this point.

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