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Northern Illinois' Max Scharping gets set prior to the snap in an NCAA college football game with Florida State, Saturday, Sept.22, 2018, in Tallahassee Fla. Florida State won 37-19. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Northern Illinois' Max Scharping gets set prior to the snap in an NCAA college football game with Florida State, Saturday, Sept.22, 2018, in Tallahassee Fla. Florida State won 37-19. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)STEVEN CANNON/Associated Press

Max Scharping NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Houston Texans' Pick

Matt MillerApr 26, 2019

STRENGTHS

—His rare combination of size (6'6", 327 lbs) and athletic ability has scouts less worried about his level of competition after seeing him move in space.

—High football IQ with the ability to catch on and learn multiple positions with no issues.

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—Has the base and drive power to be an immediate impact run-blocker at right tackle.

—Can match speed rushers and mirror to force them around him.

—A four-year starter who still has room to develop his technique with his best football ahead.

WEAKNESSES

—Plays unbalanced and gets caught leaning and opening an interior pass rush.  

—Struggles with late hands when he has to hand fight.

—Slow to process stunts and twists.

—Wide striker leaving his midsection open for rushers' hands.

OVERALL

Max Scharping (selected No. 55 overall by the Texans) is a bit of a developmental project, but he could work his way into a lineup soon thanks to his length, size and athleticism. His pass pro technique does need attention, but he's good enough to get by while learning the ropes at right tackle.  

GRADE: 6.30 (ROUND 3 — FUTURE STARTER)

PRO COMPARISON: Brian O'Neill 

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