J.J. Dielman NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Cincinnati Bengals' Pick

Measurables

Height	Weight	40 Time	Arm Length	Hand Size
6'5"	309 lbs	N/A	32 ¼"	10"

POSITIVES

A two-year starter at right tackle before moving to center and missing half the 2016 season with a leg injury, J.J. Dielman has the strength and quickness to play in the NFL. He's naturally quick and has the hip and knee bend to climb to the second level and take on linebackers. Dielman is ideal for a zone scheme with excellent agility and overall athleticism. He can get out of his stance, open his hips and go laterally down the line. His ability to play on pulls, traps and the screen game will surprise. With light feet and quick hips, Dielman will be able to handle speedy rushers in the NFL. He can recover and adjust to pick up A-gap blitzers.

NEGATIVES

A tall center with short arms, Dielman will need to focus on adding strength at the next level. Filling out his long, lean frame is a rookie-season priority. Dielman doesn't have the power to anchor against head-up defenders, and he must improve his leverage to better get under the pads of defenders. He's not an accomplished drive-blocker and can struggle in a box as opposed to playing in space. Despite having good feet and hips, Dielman sometimes plays with a lack of ideal body control on the move.
 

PRO COMPARISON: Luke Bowanko, Jacksonville Jaguars 

FINAL GRADE: 5.30/9.00 (Backup Caliber—Round 6) 

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