OT — Mike McGlinchey 7.82
Scout- Alexander Amir
College: Notre Dame
Height: 6'8"
weight: 315 lbs
40-Time: N/A
Bench Press: 24 reps
Arm Length: 34"
Athleticism
Q.A.B. 7.00 Not the best quickness in space, but good balance once he locks on to his man
Flexibility 7.50 Gets low, sinks his hips, above average lateral movement
C.O.D. 6.00 Does not move well in space, but moves well with defenders
Explosion 8.50 Extremely powerful push and punch off the line of scrimmage
Versatility 7.00 Played both RT and LT very well in college, but his lack of speed may make him better suited for RT
Run Blocking
In-Line 8.50 Incredible strength and gets great jump off ball- almost impossible to move him
Movement off L.O.S. 9.00 Constantly and consistently overpowers defenders with his strength and jump off the ball
Reach Block 8.50 Quick release creates great positioning, generates power
Pull & Block Outside 7.00 Not that fast on the outside and can get lost, but places solid hits when pulling to the A gaps
Adjust In Space 6.00 Lack of speed hinders ability to pick up defenders in space, but even a small hit can disrupt defenders
Use of Hands 8.50 Extremely strong hands, generally maintains inside leverage
Pass Blocking
Quick Set 8.50 Very quick release off the line, balanced stance
Protect Corner 6.00 His lack of speed hurts against quick edge rushers, but his strong hands sometimes compensate
Footwork/Re-Direct & Slide 6.75 Pretty good footwork, strong hands help redirect, rarely loses balance moving with pass rushers
Anchor / Re-Set Ability 8.00 Strong as an ox- occasionally goes too high, but even then almost never gets pushed back
Handle Games/Stunts 6.50 Sometimes gets beat if stunt is on the outside due to speed, but picks up inside stunts well
Hands/Punch 8.50 Quick hands, rarely get knocked out of position, long arms keep defenders at bay
Competitiveness
Toughness 8.00 Likes to hit people, has played all games since 2014
Consistency 8.50 Experienced, has played at a high level for all of college
Motor 8.25 Always plays through the whistle, doesn’t take plays off
Intelligence
Instincts 8.00 Finds defenders well, reads stunts and blitzes
Learn/Retain 8.00 Played both RT and LT, doesn’t miss assignments often
Teamwork 9.00 Plays through the whistle, always looking for people to hit
Strengths
Elite size for the position, and incredible strength. Quick release off the ball allows him to set a strong anchor as well as push defenders back from the L.O.S. Very strong hands with good technique, as he maintains good inside leverage. Fierce competitor and high character- he’s a captain, always plays through the whistle, and is always finding people to hit. Power run blocking is where he excels.
Weaknesses
Lack of speed is his biggest weakness. Gets beat by fast edge rushers. Has difficulty hitting defenders in space. Could improve footwork. Sometimes gets too high in vertical pass protection. His size and strength compensate, but in the NFL this could be an issue.
Big Picture
Mike McGlinchey has been an extremely steady offensive lineman for Notre Dame. He is very experienced, as he is a 5th year senior in Notre Dame’s pro-style offense. He is a mountain of a man, with defenders barely able to get him to budge once he gets set. He also has very good balance for his size. He lacks the speed and footwork necessary to be a franchise left tackle, but would be a top-notch right tackle and also a solid starter on the left side. He fits best in a power run scheme, but will generally have success in pass protection as well. It’s only against very fast edge rushers that he struggles. He also has the attitude that you want of a leader on the offensive line, with experience as a captain and always playing through the whistle. Pro Comparison: Taylor Decker. He is almost the exact same size as Decker, and they have similar power off the ball and weaknesses in edge rushing pass protection. Team Fits: McGlinchey could be a day one starter for any team in need of a tackle. The Cincinnati Bengals could use offensive line help as they have many young, talented skill position players on offense but no QB protection. The Arizona Cardinals need a solid run-blocking tackle, especially since their best offensive weapon is David Johnson out of the backfield. The Los Angeles Chargers would love to have a strong O-lineman for Phillip Rivers to make one or two last playoff runs, and McGlinchey is arguably the most consistent tackle in the draft. Prediction: Early-mid 1st round.
