Continuing our post-draft evaluations, we’re diving into the undrafted free agent pool. We’ll do full breakdowns of the players that have enough tape available. Today’s breakdown is of Indiana center/guard Collin Rahrig.
#64 – Collin Rahrig/OG Indiana – 6’2/1 293
The Good
– Shows some success as a drive blocker who can hold POA when playing with correct technique
– Shows a snap out of his stance as a pulling guard, above average movement skills who can reach the edge
– Shows good technique against bull rushes, sinks his hips on his initial pass set, and shows the strength to “catch” bull rushers
– Plays hard and finishes blocks, mean streak who doesn’t quit until the whistle
– Guard/center versatility with extensive experience at each
– Team captain and leader
– Tons of starting experience
The Bad
– Lacks bulk and length, doesn’t look the part and will be undersized in most matchups
– Top-heavy blocker in both phases, bit over his toes as a run blocker and doubles over in pass protection versus interior lineman with quick hands
– Doesn’t gave tremendous upper body strength who only generates a moderate push
– Short arms allow defenders to get into his pads and can get blown back
– Can get into space but has difficulty sticking, prone to falling off his blocks
– No defining trait to his game
– Seemingly little upside whose game could be maxed out
The Other
– 36 career starts for the Hoosiers
– 19 at center, 12 at left guard, 5 at right guard
– Started six at center, six at left guard in 2014
– Allowed just two sacks senior year
– East/West Shrine game participant
– Dealt with shoulder injury in February of 2015
– Came to Indiana as a regular student, received a preferred walk-on invite, earned scholarship after first year starting
– Rugby star, four-year letterwinner in high school and named to USA Under 17 and Under 18 National teams
Tape Breakdown
Rahrig is even a hair shorter and lighter than Reese Dismukes, who wasn’t a big guy to begin with.