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UTEP's Will Hernandez (76) blocks against Oklahoma defensive tackle Marquise Overton (97) during an NCAA college football game between UTEP and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press

Will Hernandez NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for New York Giants' Pick

Matt MillerApr 27, 2018

POSITIVES

โ€”Mean, nasty, throwback blocker who wears a neck roll and wants to embarrass defenders.

โ€”He's why the word "mauler" is used in scouting reports. Looks to dump every defender into the turf. Drive-blocker extraordinaire.

โ€”Is tough and attacks every rep like a street fight.

โ€”Short-area burst is above-average, and his knees bend well at the point of attack; has ideal balance and body control.

โ€”Strength shows up on film and in workouts (37 bench-press reps). He can handle anything defenders throw at him be it a bull rush or speed-to-power conversion.

โ€”Four-year starter at left guard.

โ€”Plays much quicker than he looks and is a good overall athlete.

NEGATIVES

โ€”Short, stocky player with average arm length (6'2", 327 lbs, 32" arms).

โ€”Undisciplined after the whistle.

โ€”Lunges off the snap at times and will surrender his leverage.

โ€”Level of competition was low.

OVERALL

Will Hernandez is the type of guy you want protecting your back at night, and that's exactly what he'll do for NFL quarterbacks as a plug-and-play starter at left guard. He's athletic enough for zone schemes but has that old-school badass mentality to work in any scheme.

GRADE: 6.95 (Round 2)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Richie Incognito, Buffalo Bills