Prince Tega Wanogho | OT | Auburn
Elevator Pitch
A top-notch athlete for the offensive tackle position, Wanogho’s combination of size, body control and quickness makes him a prototypical developmental prospect for the offensive line. He has a ways to go from a technical perspective, but considering how far he’s come for a player with just one year of high school experience, the sky’s the limit for him if he gets coached up well in the NFL.
Vitals
Height | 6-5
Weight | 308
Strengths
The athleticism that Wanogho brings to the table for a 6-foot-5 tackle at 300-plus pounds is nothing short of impressive.
It’s a shame Wanogho wasn’t able to partake in Combine drills, because he likely would have performed well enough to catapult himself into Round 1 conversation based off of his upside alone. He is a very good lateral athlete who moves with fantastic agility in pass protection. He has a spring in his step and can cover plenty of ground laterally, all while managing to not overset his motions. Wanogho accelerates to the second level very well and has the quickness to move well in zone and reach-blocking situations.
Wanogho has shown that he has plenty of flexibility when he knows what he’s doing, as his ankles and hips both possess the ability to move around easily. His footwork is surprisingly polished for someone as raw as he is. He made an impact quickly in his football career, as he has two seasons as a full-time starter to his name, as well as half of a season starting in 2017. That’s impressive considering he not only played one year of high school football, but the one year he did play he spent as a defensive end. Plus, even though it doesn’t affect his draft stock, Prince Tega is an actual prince, as his grandfather was the king of his village in Nigeria, which is pretty cool.
Weaknesses
When it comes down to it, Wanogho is, to put it lightly, a work in progress. Though he’s shown growth throughout his collegiate tenure, his technique is definitely still raw. His pad level isn’t all that great, as he can struggle to consistently stay low and create that leverage with his pads to generate power in his lower body. He doesn’t have a ton of lower-body strength yet, either, as he struggles against speed-to-power conversions and powerful defenders.
Wanogho’s hand usage could be cleaner up a bit, too. He doesn’t consistently get his hands inside of the shoulders of his opponents, and he is occasionally prone to allowing defenders inside of his frame. He doesn’t pack much of a punch at the point of attack, and though he plays with a solid overall motor, he could stand to develop a bit more nastiness in his game. He might be better off landing in a spot where he can redshirt his rookie year before entering the starting lineup.
Projection: 2nd Round
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