Brandon Parker NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Oakland Raiders' Pick

POSITIVES

—Long, lean athletic frame (6'7", 305 lbs) with 35-inch arms.

—Above-average athlete for a player of his height and size.

—Has the length to drive out of his stance in pass protection, which will transition to the pros.

—His hand positioning and usage maintain striking ability through the entire rep.

—Was a four-year starter and still hasn't maxed out ability.

NEGATIVES

—Mistimes punch in pass protection or won't let it go until it's too late.

—Lightweight trunk and will struggle to anchor against an NFL bull rush.

—Lack of flexibility in his hips and knees causes his height and leverage to become an issue when he can't rely on size.

—Is a high-cut prospect who plays with a thin base that leads to balance issues, particularly when countering defenders. 

—Coordination looks underdeveloped, like he's still learning how to operate within his body.

OVERALL

NFL teams will look at Brandon Parker and see a long-armed, athletic tackle who, at worst, is the kind of blank slate to take a risk on. A four-year starter at North Carolina A&T, Parker has all of the fundamental skills to break into an NFL camp. He has some balance and coordination issues that can be coached out if a team is willing to work through his early struggles.

GRADE: 5.60 (Round 6)

PRO COMPARISON: Shon Coleman, Cleveland Browns