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#60 Keith Ismael / IOL San Diego State – 6027 309
The Good
- Can play center and both guard spots
- Worked in a lot of slide protection as well as straight up Pass Pro
- Good mobility to play in Zone or pull in Gap
- Aggressive style, sustains blocks and plays to the whistle
- Very efficient and effective on the second level
The Bad
- Right at the minimum arm length coveted for inside lineman
- Effort to help when uncovered in Pass Pro could be improved
- Quick defensive tackles can take advantage of his aggressiveness
- Not a people mover in one on one blocks
- Core strength need improving to handle yanks and clubs
Bio
- 2018, 2019 – First Team All Mountain West
- 2018, 2019 – SDSU Offensive Lineman of the Year
- 3 year starter – Played center, right guard and left guard
- Missed the 2019 spring campaign after having shoulder surgery
- Majoring in international security and conflict resolution
Tape Breakdown
Tucked out west we have another experienced player along the interior offensive line.