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Aireontae Ersery | OT | Minnesota

Height: 6’6″
Weight: 330 lbs
Draft Projection: Late 1st
Notable Accomplishment: 2024 Big Ten Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year

Pros: For a player his size, Ersery is a good mover in space and displays surprising fluidity in his lateral movements. He is a strong instinctual blocker who picks up delayed blitzes and stunts as good as just about any lineman you will find. In the running game, Ersery displays impressive power and drives defenders backward once he locks onto them, and he displays great patience as a zone blocker, adapting nicely to the play style of the guard and achieving success on combo blocks. Unlike your average 330-pound tackle, Ersery can also pull on counter runs and open running lanes with his power and sneaky athleticism.

Cons: The main issue holding Ersery back from dominating as a run blocker is his pad level. He struggles to get the pads low enough to truly drive defenders off the ball in the run game, and defenders are able to disengage and get underneath him to bring a ball carrier down by the ankles. In pass protection, his technique needs a little work, as he lunges too often and reaches on blocks. This causes him to lose balance and give defenders a path to the quarterback. He also struggles with speed around the edge. Ersery accurately diagnoses what the defender is coming at him with, but he is still late to react at times, allowing opportunities for pass rushers to beat him around his left shoulder and get to the quarterback.

Overview: The concerns may seem more numerous than the positives, but most of Ersery’s issues can easily be cleaned up with proper coaching. When you watch his tape, you can see why he is a potential first-round pick. The upside is tremendous, and the amount of snaps he dominates significantly outnumber the reps he gets beat on. While there is not a great comp for Ersery, I do believe he possesses the will and schematic versatility to develop his athletic gifts and become a strong starting tackle in the NFL.

NFL Comparison: Cam Robinson