Davin Joseph (04/2006)

Position:

OG

[official bio]

School:

Univ. of Oklahoma

Height:

6' 3"

Weight:

310 lbs.

General Variables:

32 out of 40

Size:

8

Strength:

8

Speed:

8

Athleticism:

8

Position Variables:

35 out of 40

Run blocking:

9

Pass blocking:

8

Footwork/Technique:

9

Attitude:

9

Positives:

Joseph is built to play guard.  He's got a squatty muscular frame, with his upper body, powerful legs, and very long arms.  All this amounts to a powerful initial punch off the line of scrimmage and the ability to overpower interior defensive players.  Joseph is excellent in his pulls, and gets to the outside in a hurry.  Two things really stand out about Joseph:  first, he's a very hard worker, always doing everything he can to make his team better; and second, Joseph plays angry.  There's nothing better than an offensive lineman with a mean streak, and Joseph definitely has that.  From a technical standpoint, Joseph is rock solid, and allows an offense to do a lot of things, due to his versatility. 

Negatives:

Joseph is a guard, not a tackle.  Yes, he could do some spot duty at tackle if need be, but he struggles more on the outside, due in part to a lack of height, but also just a lack of footwork for the position.  There aren't any real glaring weaknesses to Joseph's game, so long as it remains in the context of playing inside at guard. 

Overall:

Depending on where he's drafted, Joseph may be the first guy inked to a starting spot among rookies.  You can just tell watching him play, that he's got the makings of a 10-year Pro Bowl guard.  There's really nothing he can't do, and his desire to improve just increases his already great potential.  Comparing him to the top guards in the nation, Joseph is as good, or better than all of them, in every category.

Final Word:

FIXTURE — Joseph is the kind of player who's going to be drafted, work his way into the lineup and become a fixture at LG for a long, long time. He's just got "it" if a guard can have "it."  Interior offensive line is so underappreciated, that a guy like Joseph will probably be passed over for more glamorous positions, but having someone you can plug in at guard and never need to worry about doing their job is a great luxury for an NFL team – Joseph is that guy.

Curtis Popejoy

Scouting Director