From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, I’ll be profiling Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski.
#77 Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern (Junior) – 6040, 315lb
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Peter Skoronski | 6’4, 315lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A |
— Has decent size and height on a sturdy frame
— High-pedigree guy with good bloodlines and proven production
— Took over for Rashawn Slater as a true freshman and never looked back
— Impressive football IQ as a run blocker and pass protector
— Plus-athlete for his size, being able to pull, climb to the second level, and work in space
— Does a good job down-blocking DL to create running lanes
— Can pull from the tackle spot and reach block defenders out on the edge
— Has good leg drive on contact as a run blocker, showing effort to and through the whistle
— Will torque defenders by turning their shoulders, allowing backs to run off his backside into the second level
— Technically sound in pass protection regarding his punch and footwork
— Has active, ready hands in pass protection with his punch often landing inside the defender’s chest
— Plays with an active kick step in his pass set, covering enough ground to seal off the edge
— Will change up his pass set to keep pass rushers guessing or to better handle his competition
— Good mover laterally, being able to mirror pass rushers
— Anticipates the counter inside and can cut off pass rushers with a quick adjustment
— Plays with a strong base and anchor in pass protection to stall the rush
— Can be position-versatile as a tackle or guard
— Should be able to play in power, gap, or zone-based blocking systems
— Undersized for the position regarding his height and arm length
— Isn’t the heaviest blocker, causing him to have occasional issues versus power
— Arm length causes him to reach and overextend on blocks, leading to defenders keeping him off their frame
— Will lunge forward on short yardage situations in attempt to generate a push, dropping his head and whiffing on occasion
— Lacks pure size and length to properly seal off the inside against stunting defenders if he fails to get hands on to delay their rush
— Played tackle in college, but size concerns may relegate him to guard at the next level
— Junior Prospect from Park Ridge, Illinois
— Born July 31, 2001 (age 21)
— Four-star prospect in high school as a center, recorded 173 pancakes in three seasons
— High school state champion and lettered three times in basketball and track and field
— National Honor Society member in HS
— Grandfather, Bob, played for the Packers’ Vince Lombardi and was a captain on five NFL Championship teams
— Stepped into Rashawn Slater’s role at left tackle as a true freshman during the 2020 COVID-shortened season, starting nine games
— Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2021
— Started all 12 games as a junior in 2022
— Won the Rimington Award as the country’s best OL in 2022
— 2022 AP First Team All-American, 2022 All-Big Ten First Team, 2021 All-Big Ten First Team, 2020 All-Big Ten Second Team, 2020 True Freshman All-American
Peter Skoronski from Northwestern is one of the cleanest prospects in this draft class.