Athletic Profile
Height: 6077
Weight: 302
Arm Length: 34”
40 Time: 4.98
10 Yard Split: 1.69
Vertical: 37”
Broad Jump: 1000
3-Cone: 7.46
Shuttle: 4.71
Relative Athletic Score: 9.83
* Indicates Recorded At Pro Day
Statistics
2022: 0 SK - 7 PR - 2 PEN - 99.2EFF
2021: 1 SK - 5 PR - 5 PEN - 99.3 EFF
Snap Count
LT: 1,736
RT: 951
Pros
Size/Length
Linear Athleticism
Anchor Ability
Football IQ
Hand Placement
Left/Right Versatility
Cons
Leverage
Favorable College Scheme
Stiff Upright Stance
Lean Frame
Footwork
Summary
Blake Freeland was a four year starter on the offensive line for the BYU Cougars, logging over 900 snaps at both left and right tackle. The 6’7” 300 pound tackle has only given up two sacks over the course of four seasons.
Freeland is a tall, lean tackle with tremendous athleticism. At the combine he posted marks in the 90th percentile or higher for height, speed and explosion. On the field he is an exceptional linear athlete. His first step quickness allows him to get out in space and be an effective move blocker. He is tremendous at pulling and utilizing the reach step in zone blocking schemes. His frame is currently on the leaner side and could stand to add more weight, but he has no trouble displacing defenders in the run game. Freeland, like most taller players, struggles with leverage and has to work hard to maintain his pad level. Defenders are able to get under his pads and disrupt his timing and footwork in the run game.
As a pass protector Freeland has the length and first step quickness to vary his pass sets keeping defenders on their toes. He has the size and balance to anchor versus power rushers on the edge. Freeland is excellent at locating his powerful hands and does a nice job resetting them when his initial punch is knocked aside. His experience and intelligence shines through versus stunts and other pressure packages, consistently passing them off correctly. Freeland struggles versus quicker rushers due to his inconsistent footwork and stiff lower body. He struggles to redirect and recover when his initial set fails. Freeland was often protected at BYU in an offense that was RPO and play action heavy. He was rarely asked to drop back in pure pass sets and when he was there was typically chip help. Due to scheme protection and questionable lateral agility Freeland may be better suited at right tackle in the NFL.
Freeland is not going to be rated highly on every team's board. His unique physical make up and lack of flexibility raise questions to his scheme versatility and long term home at left tackle. However, he possesses unteachable traits in terms of size and burst. Freeland projects best as a starting tackle in a wide zone scheme that uses large amounts of play action. If he finds a landing spot that highlights his physical tools and uses scheme to cover up his limitations he has the potential to be an above average starter at tackle.
Grade: 6.07 - Mid to Late Second Round Grade (Potential Starter)
Games Watched: Baylor (2021), Boise State (2022), Oregon (2022), East Carolina (2022), Liberty (2022)