Rees Odhiambo NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Seahawks Rookie

POSITIVES

A three-year starter at tackle for Boise State, Rees Odhiambo has the athletic traits of a starting right or left guard in the NFL.

Odhiambo is an easy mover on the field. He has the agility to reach wide defensive ends or outside linebackers off the snap and is quick enough to cut them off before they get upfield. Quick, choppy feet allow Odhiambo to get in position with ease.

A snappy blocker, Odhiambo plays with good knee bend and pad level. His wide base allows him to get enough push when locked onto a defender that he can be effective in the run game. The Boise State offense asked him to move often off his spot—down blocks and pulls, especially—and he showed easy movements and smooth agility.

There is enough toughness in Odhiambo’s game to see him finishing blocks and initiating contact with power. He doesn’t lack the power to play inside.

NEGATIVES

Injuries have been a constant issue for Odhiambo at Boise State, and in fact, he’s never played a full season there. A broken ankle ended his 2015 season.

When locked in against defenders, Odhiambo allows himself to grasp and grip the jersey of a defender. NFL officials will not be as loose with the definition of holding as college refs were. He’ll have to refine his technique and become more of a puncher and less of a grasper.

Too often Odhiambo is a pop-and-stop blocker. He likes to make that initial punch and then play patty-cake with the defender. He has to learn to maintain contact throughout the play. Far too many times Odhiambo’s man ends up back in the play.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 314 lbs.

40 Time: N/A

Arm Length: 33 ¼"

3-Cone: N/A

Short Shuttle: N/A

PRO COMPARISON: Shaq Mason, New England Patriots
FINAL GRADE: 6.25/9.00 (Round 3—Future Starter)