2020 Draft Pick #143 - Ben Bredeson

[DreamKid]

7 hours ago, CalhounLambeau said:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QbJONz-aRK6WCaSUH4sGS1wAjN_lkg1j7Mrtp1lGJxw/edit?usp=sharing

Here's a place we have every draft prospects tape organized. An easy way to find all of it that's available. Thank you. 

Wow, Mark Jarvis is really high on Ben Bredeson. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U5I2SYf-gw2rErY3wZdvIg7MQ8qGH6N4CQE1vcvM8Hw/edit#gid=0

The Book on Bredeson

Games watched: Iowa (2019), Ohio State (2018), Notre Dame (2018) - Tape Review Date: 10/29/19

One of the highest rated offensive tackle recruits in the county coming out of high school, Bredeson would end up kicking inside to guard immediately after arriving in Ann Arbor. As one of the largest guys in the recruiting class, he would have the body type to make an immediate jump to the FBS level. Bredeson would only start half of the season for the Wolverines, but he would end up earning all-conference honorable mention for his standout performance as a true freshman. He would end up taking another leap forward as a sophomore, starting all 12 games in the season and he would earn an second team all-conference nod. Bredeson's hype started to build as a possible 2020 draft prospect during his junior season, although he decided to not declare early. A team captain in 2018, Bredeson would end up running his starts up to 33 over the course of his first three seasons. He would also earn the Wolverines' toughest player award in 2018. Bredeson was never considered to be a top 50 type of talent prior to the year, but he would garner interest as a possible future starter at the next level. Bredeson's senior season would be his best yet, as he would win second team all-American honors while starting another 13 games for them. Bredeson would end up being viewed as one of the best offensive guards in the upcoming draft, despite not having an elite athletic profile or elite ceiling. It would be no surprise that he would end up receiving an invite to the 2020 Senior Bowl, and he would perform admirably at the event. While Bredeson's arm length is a major concern, he does have the control to make up for it. With an anchor to die for and a mean-spirited style of blocking, he was one of the better guys in the one on one matchups. Bredeson wouldn't be viewed as anything more than a late day two or early day three prospect out of Mobile, and he would be unable to boost his stock by performing in the athletic testing. While he was unable to participate due to the hamstring injury, he was almost never forced out of action due to injuries during his time in college. Bredeson's interviews with the media would go great, and it's likely that he came off well to the teams that he talked to. Bredeson is a candidate for a player who could go much earlier than expected by the media, as teams could easily fall in love with his high floor and character both as a person and a player. He's not athletic enough to be an elite puller, but he should be able to fit most offensive schemes with his current style of play. Bredeson's most likely landing spot is going to be somewhere in the late second or early third round, and the investment could pay huge dividends for whichever team rolls the dice. At worst he should be a low end starter who can hang around for a contract, but at his best Bredeson could end up being a pro bowler and one of the best guards in the draft.

 

[coordinator0]

4 minutes ago, DreamKid said:

Wow, Mark Jarvis is really high on Ben Bredeson. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U5I2SYf-gw2rErY3wZdvIg7MQ8qGH6N4CQE1vcvM8Hw/edit#gid=0

 

The Book on Bredeson

Games watched: Iowa (2019), Ohio State (2018), Notre Dame (2018) - Tape Review Date: 10/29/19

One of the highest rated offensive tackle recruits in the county coming out of high school, Bredeson would end up kicking inside to guard immediately after arriving in Ann Arbor. As one of the largest guys in the recruiting class, he would have the body type to make an immediate jump to the FBS level. Bredeson would only start half of the season for the Wolverines, but he would end up earning all-conference honorable mention for his standout performance as a true freshman. He would end up taking another leap forward as a sophomore, starting all 12 games in the season and he would earn an second team all-conference nod. Bredeson's hype started to build as a possible 2020 draft prospect during his junior season, although he decided to not declare early. A team captain in 2018, Bredeson would end up running his starts up to 33 over the course of his first three seasons. He would also earn the Wolverines' toughest player award in 2018. Bredeson was never considered to be a top 50 type of talent prior to the year, but he would garner interest as a possible future starter at the next level. Bredeson's senior season would be his best yet, as he would win second team all-American honors while starting another 13 games for them. Bredeson would end up being viewed as one of the best offensive guards in the upcoming draft, despite not having an elite athletic profile or elite ceiling. It would be no surprise that he would end up receiving an invite to the 2020 Senior Bowl, and he would perform admirably at the event. While Bredeson's arm length is a major concern, he does have the control to make up for it. With an anchor to die for and a mean-spirited style of blocking, he was one of the better guys in the one on one matchups. Bredeson wouldn't be viewed as anything more than a late day two or early day three prospect out of Mobile, and he would be unable to boost his stock by performing in the athletic testing. While he was unable to participate due to the hamstring injury, he was almost never forced out of action due to injuries during his time in college. Bredeson's interviews with the media would go great, and it's likely that he came off well to the teams that he talked to. Bredeson is a candidate for a player who could go much earlier than expected by the media, as teams could easily fall in love with his high floor and character both as a person and a player. He's not athletic enough to be an elite puller, but he should be able to fit most offensive schemes with his current style of play. Bredeson's most likely landing spot is going to be somewhere in the late second or early third round, and the investment could pay huge dividends for whichever team rolls the dice. At worst he should be a low end starter who can hang around for a contract, but at his best Bredeson could end up being a pro bowler and one of the best guards in the draft.

 

Moving this one to the Bredeson thread. 

I've noticed some sites are pretty high on Ben and some aren't. Kind of an odd type of prospect for such a split, usually that's reserved for the athletic/developmental guys. 

[DreamKid]

2 minutes ago, coordinator0 said:

I've noticed some sites are pretty high on Ben and some aren't. Kind of an odd type of prospect for such a split, usually that's reserved for the athletic/developmental guys.

That can happen with OL more than other spots. A lot of evaluators just see and want different things at the position. 

[berlin calling]

comparing him to the scouting report on Yanda

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Iowa, 6037, 307, 5.11. Two-year starter. Junior college transfer that started at both tackle positions. Physical player that works to finish play. Projects to a guard after starting at tackle. Will roll his hips and flashes explosiveness in the run game. Good with hands to control defender. Will flash good punch and jolt. Overall explosiveness, pass protection skills, speed, flexibility, and change of direction are average. His run blocking, hands, instincts, and finish are above average. Gets grade A as a competitor and physical play. Understands zone concepts to lock on and drive. Narrow base in running game. Average in space. Some tightness through hips. Marginal foot quickness to sustain and redirect. Struggles with edge speed, especially if aligned wide. Solid effort player that plays physical and has some maul to him. Plays with power. Keeps a good base to mirror and slide in pass pro. Not a space player or a puller, but does have body control. Will compete and has been durable over his career. Lacks range on his pass kick from outside at tackle. Plays with a balanced guard stance, not a tackle stagger. Struggles against edge speed rushers, but can handle power. Hops in pass protection rather than slides. Limited recovery skills with average balance and change of direction. Fourth/fifth round.

yep, i like the selection.