From now until the 2025 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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson guard Marcus Tate.
No. 74 MARCUS TATE/OG CLEMSON – 6052, 321 POUNDS (SENIOR)
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Marcus Tate | 6052/321 | 9 | 32 3/4 | 80 7/8 |
| 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 | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Strong reach blocking ability
– Adequate play strength
– Powerful punch
– Good recovery ability
– Focused body positioning to wall off defensive lineman
– Communicates with other lineman to coordinate how to handle stunts
THE BAD
– Struggles getting to the second level
– Loses sight of assignment as a puller
– Can overset and lose to quick moves from defensive lineman
– Needs to improve finishing ability
– Does not drive defenders downhill, just uses body to wall
– Falls to the ground too much
– Lets defenders get into his body which can limit his play strength
– Does not react well to hand usage from pass rushers
– High pad level in pass protection
– Can get bull rushed by powerful rushers
– Injury history
BIO
– Started 37 games across 4 years at Clemson.