Andrus Peat NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Saints' Rookie

STRENGTHS

Big Andrus Peat is one of the best run-blockers in the 2015 tackle class. With a big, NFL-caliber build and impressive movement skills, he projects well as a left or right tackle. He's NFL-ready from Day 1 and shows a high football IQ at tackle. Peat can be a powerful finisher and shows impressive toughness on the edge against power moves and in the run game. He's light on his feet—a dancing bear—and is able to slide laterally or get depth with his kick-step. Balance and length are pluses to Peat's game, and he can get low and play with leverage in the run game as needed. His upside is tremendous, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he's the best tackle out of this draft in five years. Peat can play left or right tackle and is scheme-fluid.

WEAKNESSES

Peat struggled against Utah's Nate Orchard, but that game has been taken a bit out of context, as Peat's struggles were limited to a handful of plays. What the Utah game does highlight, though, is Peat's struggle with speed on his outside shoulder. He doesn't bend naturally at the knees, and he tries to use his length to reach and often overextends at his base, leading to a lunge. Peat is a little old-school in using his head and shoulders to absorb contact, and he'll have to learn to use his arms and hands more to initiate that. Many of his issues can be simply cleaned up with better pass sets and cleaner angles. He doesn't lack any physical or mental trait; he's just raw.

PRO COMPARISON: Eric Fisher, Kansas City Chiefs
Peat and Eric Fisher are both high-upside prospects with impressive power on long, lean frames. And while Fisher hasn't dominated in the NFL, Peat has a similar boom-or-bust label. 

FINAL GRADE: 6.49/9.00 (Rookie Starter)