Sebastian Tretola NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Titans Rookie

POSITIVES

A transfer to Arkansas from Iowa Western Community College—after starting his career at Nevada—Sebastian Tretola started two years for the Razorbacks. A power blocker, he’s a perfect fit at right or left guard in a man scheme.

Tretola is a straight-up bully with overwhelming power at the point of attack. He’s energetic from the instant the ball is snapped and will stun defenders with his quickness, power and leverage. On double-teams, Tretola’s play power is impressive, but he also knows how to sink into blocks and use leverage and power to anchor.

SEC defenses challenged Arkansas with delayed pressures, stunts and twists, and Tretola handled them all well. He’s instinctive, aware and won’t get fooled by line games. When working to the second level, he’s shown accuracy in locating and contacting his defender.

NEGATIVES

A lack of bend when engaging defenders is constant on Tretola’s tape. He must learn to bend with his knees and attack with spring instead of leaning and lunging for the body of a defensive tackle. He has large hands (10 ⅜") but short arms (31 ½”) for his height.

Tretola is scheme-limited, and teams that want mobile guards, like those in a zone-blocking scheme, will downgrade him. He needs to be moving to a man and not space. On the move, he’s not quick enough to be a lead blocker and can struggle with footwork and body control.

The big question mark is pass protection. Top-tier SEC talent whipped Tretola in passing situations, and he had a hard time getting his hands on 3-technique rushers through the B-gap. He’s stout against bull-rushers, but speed moves will get him out of place, and his short arms hurt his skill set when beaten off the ball.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 314 lbs.

40 Time: 5.45s

Arm Length: 31 ½"

3-Cone: 7.94s

Short Shuttle: 5.02s

PRO COMPARISON: Tim Lelito, New Orleans Saints
FINAL GRADE: 5.99/9.00 (Round 3-4—Future Starter)