Dru Samia NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Minnesota Vikings' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Four-year starter with time at both tackle and guard for one of the best and most recognized offensive line units in the country over the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

—Alpha-dog demeanor that is dripping with the sort of nastiness teams want from an interior offensive lineman.

—Fights power and pressure with leverage and timing to win the rep even if he isn't in great position. He has solid spatial awareness and can make moment-to-moment decisions that create lanes and flexibility for backs.

—Excellent overall height (6'5"), weight (305 lbs) and length (33") with room to carry another 10 pounds without compromising his athleticism.

—Lateral agility is solid and helps him sink and mirror versus defenders who press his edge in either direction.

WEAKNESSES

—Has to understand the balance between competitive aggression and overkill. He engages late too often and will become an unnecessary headache for teams if he can't control his emotions late and in big games.

—Eats more power punches than he delivers and has to improve strike timing to keep his chest clean in the NFL.

—Effort and technique get sloppy too often, even against lesser opponents, and creates wins for defenders who have no business competing.

—Lower-back and core strength aren't as developed as they could be on his frame and lead to some inability to recover when leverage and pad level on the snap aren't right.

OVERALL

Experience and a mean streak are Samia's calling cards as a prospect. He's the kind of player who teammates will love and opponents will hate to play against. The primary issues stem from his hand usage and technique, but the fixes are fairly clear and could be coached out sooner rather than later. He may not be a Day 1 starter, but he has traits to go before Saturday and will compete for an active roster spot as a rookie.

GRADE: 5.79 (ROUND 4 - BACKUP CALIBER)

PRO COMPARISON: Zach Fulton