From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will 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, a scouting report on Duke OL Graham Barton.
#62 GRAHAM BARTON/LT DUKE – 6-5, 315 POUNDS (SENIOR)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Graham Barton | 6050/215 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| DNP | DNP | DNP |
THE GOOD
– Grip strength is superb and noticeable on every rep
– Consistently displays physicality and effort
– Never takes a play off
– Very good core strength to combat powerful rushers
– Teach-tape technique keeping his head up, torquing his back, and jolting defenders on initial contact
– Good ankle flexibility and bend to handle speed and wide-rush alignments
– Shows a very patient approach to planning his motor movements
– Excellent body control when doing kick-out or combination blocks
– Able to get out in space quickly and constantly keeps his feet moving
– Always looking for more work after displacing or handing off defenders
– His pass sets are very technically sound; shows a great, wide base
– Great mirroring ability to stay with every type of rusher and rush plan
– Has the upper- and lower-body strength to anchor or drive defenders easily
– If he gets his hands on you or is set up in pass pro, he wins almost every time
– Above-average lateral quickness in the run game; gets to his spots quickly in pass pro
– Teammates rave about his leadership skills, desire to constantly work on his game, and the motivation to get better all the time
THE BAD
– Lack of ideal arm length shows up against long-limbed defenders and long-arm moves
– Will most likely have to move inside in the NFL with well below-average arm length for an OT
– Loses control of his body at times at the second level
– Doesn’t consistently time his hand strikes well in pass-pro sets
– Can drift too far if doing vertical sets, causing him lose balance or redirect
– Difficulty with inside moves
BIO
– Born 6/1/2002 (21 years old)
– 39 career starts (5 at C, 34 at LT)
– 2,569 snaps (430 at C; 2,134 at LT)
– 2022 and 2023 first-team All-ACC selection
– 2021-2023 Academic All-ACC selection
– Three-star HS prospect by ESPN.