Andrew Brown NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Cincinnati Bengals' Pick

POSITIVES

—First-step explosiveness is impressive, and he can beat blocks in a hurry.

—Effort and hustle are never in question.

—Rolls into blocks with a heavy upper body and can string angles out.

—Doesn't quit in the rep and throws anything and everything to be effective each down.

—Low leverage at the snap makes him a handful to deal with physically.

NEGATIVES

—Slow punch that is often late to engage offensive linemen.

—Quickness isn't NFL-caliber and will likely keep him as a tackle in an even front.

—Runs with a heavy trunk and takes plodding steps in space.

—Not a fluid athlete and will struggle to play anything outside of the box.

—Effort pass-rusher rather than someone who shows diverse hand usage or varied moves.

OVERALL

Brown wins almost entirely on effort and hustle. Each rep is a heavyweight fight, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to win before lining up to do it again. Teams will love that energy, and it should earn Brown a roster spot to keep developing some of the pass-rushing nuance to become a complete player.

GRADE: 5.80 (Round 4-5)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Sheldon Day, San Francisco 49ers