http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2597408-bleacher-reports-2015-nfl-all-rookie-team/page/6
St. Louis Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein is the only offensive tackle to play 300 or more snaps and not give up a sack, per PFF.
This is quite an accomplishment considering Havenstein started 12 games and wasn’t known for his pass-blocking prowess at Wisconsin. The former Badger was considered a massive (6’7″, 321 lbs) run-blocker on the strong side. The Rams decided to use a second-round pick on him, and he excelled for the organization.
Also, Havenstein accomplished this feat with another rookie lining up next to him. Usually, teams will attack inexperienced blockers. Havenstein still held strong.
From before the draft:
High football IQ. He’s one of those guys that just got the job done.
“You look at the combine pictures and you’re like, ‘Ugh, is this guy really a legitimate prospect?’” McShay said. “You look at his numbers, they’re not great. But then you put on the tape and it’s just, over and over and over again, he finds a way to get in position, he takes the right angle and he’s just grinding it out and figuring out a way to finish.”
“He’s a much, much, much better football player than he is athlete,” McShay said. “I would say, there may be the greatest discrepancy in terms of just raw athleticism and combine numbers versus tape that there is in this draft.
Three-year starter who doesn’t look the part in his uniform, but teams should worry more about how the dish tastes rather than how it is plated. With surprising feet to pair with good length and balance, Havenstein has the tools to be a starting right tackle in the league.
Havenstein is very smart offensive lineman. Although other Badger linemen had multiple penalties, Rob never got called for a penalty. Havenstein carried out two player blocking assignments on multiple plays. I saw pancake blocks.
The bottom line is that Havenstein may need to work on some things, but if you tell him to block someone, he’s going to do it one way or the other
Havenstein is widely praised for his football intelligence and the leadership abilities he displayed at Wisconsin.
tremendous Field Vision & Processing Speed.
Average athletically, but a scrapper and a mauler.
Rob Havenstein allowed just 1 sack; tied for 7th best among Power 5 Draft Eligible OTs
Considered the unquestioned leader of the Wisconsin offense.
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Agamemnon
