The NFL loves offensive tackles, and teams typically have pretty strong thresholds when it comes to tackle traits. They generally like a very specialized set of traits, and that limits selection but the upside is too valuable to ignore.
On the flip side, however, there’s the fact that versatility is a virtue that many teams also value.
Purdue offensive tackle Marcus Mbow doesn’t have the traits that teams typically value at offensive tackle. He lacks the mass, height, and length, we typically see from tackles, but he showed on the field that he has the athleticism and technique to play on the edge.