Jason Pinkston

Height: 6’3
Weight: 317
College: Pittsburgh
40 Time: 5.28
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 4th-5th Round

Overview:

Jason Pinkston is a bit of a project but flashes the potential to be a very good tackle or guard at the next level. He is very strong and possesses long arms. Once he locks onto you it’s pretty much over. However, he doesn’t always do this. He needs to place his hands better and keep his feet moving. Too many times he either whiffs on blocks or bends at the waist which allows defenders to easily escape out of his grasp. He shows flashes but he has to get coached up to be more consistent in the pros.

Scouting Report:

Positives

- Solid frame with good bulk
- 3 year starter
- Very strong
- Has a great punch
- Able to move defenders back once he locks on
- Has long arms
- Has a solid knee bend
- Comfortable in pass protection
- Has reasonably good feet to deal with most rushers
- Shows flashes of dominance as a run blocker
- Looks good moving in space
- Can get to the 2nd level
- Capable cut blocker
- Can play right tackle and guard

Negatives

- Shorter than average
- Technique is sloppy
- Struggles to sustain his blocks
- Leans into his blocks too much and defenders can easily slip off
- Will struggle with speed rushers
- Stops his feet too many times
- Misses far too many assignments
- Some question his ability to play tackle in the NFL
- Doesn’t seem to go 100% on some plays

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 4.0
Pass Blocking: 3.0
Run Blocking: 3.5
Footwork: 2.5
Technique: 2.0
Mobility: 3.0
Mean Streak: 3.0
Pro Potential: 3.0