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#74 Steven Gonzalez/LG Penn State – 6’4 340
The Good
- Technically sound lineman with controlled, purposeful movement
- Overcome weight issues and has molded body into NFL-ready lineman
- Very good pad level, controlled throughout rep, good core strength
- Does not doesn’t lunge or lean very often
- Human brick wall, huge anchor in pass protection
- Good pass protector that simply doesn’t get beat often
- Quite feet in pass pro, can redirect and keep his base sound
- Fluid, flexible hips; can pull, and play in space
The Bad
- Lacks explosive movement skills and high end athletic traits
- Struggles against speed in obvious passing situations
- Not a people-mover despite size and lower body build
- Lacks a finishers mentality and isn’t nasty
- Not a lot of pop behind his initial punch
- Effective, but does make significantly positive plays
- Leaves you wanting more in most situations
- Lack of versatility, has only played left guard
Bio
- 42 career starts, played in 53 career games
- First-team All-Big 10 from PFF for 2017 season
- Paved the way for a Penn State bowl-record in rushing yards during 2019 Cotton Bowl
- One of seven children
- Earned two degrees while at Penn State
Tape Breakdown
Penn State senior offensive lineman Steven Gonzalez is a maddening evaluation.