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Junior entry and three year starter at RT. From Downers Grove, IL. Two year All-Big 10 second-team honours. Former high school QB who entered Wisconsin as a TE. A long torso tackle with good feet and base. Plays in both a two and three point stance. Excels in pass protection. Has the feet to kick step quickly or shuffle. Plays with a strong two-arm extension. Good initial arm push, balance, and use of hands. Alert on blitz pick up. Has physical tools as well as technique. Controlled aggression. Plays with attitude and effort. Has been known to get a few holding calls to protect his QB. Physical on double team blocks. Will overextend at times. Can be put on skates if loses his knee bend. Has functional strength but needs more upper body strength just putting up 16 reps at his pro day. Quick to cut off the inside path of a pass rusher. Powerful on down blocks. Smooth and patient on twists and “x” stunts. Rarely gives up pressure to put a QB in harm. Effective sealing linebackers at the second level. (second/third round).
Small note.
Taylor Rapp is a dual USA/Canadian citizen of Chinese ancestry.
Go Canada!
From Ourlads where he is listed as their 5th ranked guard.
Three year starter, forty straight games. From Allen, TX. Part of the offensive line that was the recipient of the coveted Joe Moore Award as the top offensive line in college football. Received All-Big 12 honors three consecutive years including second team in 2018. Projects inside due to a lack of length to play on the outside. Plays in a two point stance where he locks out his long arms and steers pass rushers up the field or down inside. Generally blocks one-on-one with little help. Steps down inside to seal any inside pass rush then works the rusher around the QB. Good initial quickness both as a pass protector and run blocker, but is inconsistent as a finisher. Gets a little sloppy in his technique at times on skilled pass rushers and they beat him around the edge. Plays square in pass protection with a good base. Shuffles back and does a nice job on twist pickups. Shows good flexibility. Flashes toughness and explosive play. Works to keep his hands inside the frame. Started two games at RT and last fall played LT. He struggled with his footwork early in the year. Flashes a punch that can stun a pass rusher. Has good lateral agility as a pass protector. Must consciously bend his knees. Eventual starter and likely at guard. (second/third round)
