James Stone

Nashville
TN
Maplewood
OT
6'5
297
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JAMES STONE

Stone is a tough and athletic offensive lineman that loves the physical contact. He has very good size and carries his nearly 300 pound frame with ease. Extremely quick out of his stance and gets into the defensive lineman immediately. Must be careful to not be too elongated in stance; at times over-strides and gets hurt with inside slant move. Has quick hands and does a good job of delivering a powerful first punch on the defender. Really works the hands throughout the block but must be careful with hand placement; sometimes hits a little high with initial blow and finds in tough to lock the hands into the body of the defender. At times is a little high but his churning leg drive and outstanding effort makes up for it. Shows the ability in short yardage to really come off the ball with a flat back and completely dominate the man across from him. Very solid reach and zone blocker that can secure the edge and also climb to the second level with no loss of balance or body control. Does a very good job of picking up second level defenders in the openfield and can adjust well in space due to quickness and agility. A very sound pass protector that uses his hands and long arms weapons to stop and control the pass rusher. Athleticism is shown by running a speed rusher well overtop allowing the quarterback to step up in the pocket. Also adjusts to inside slant move by flattening down and burying the rusher to the inside. Stone has great potential and can develop into a difference maker at the offensive tackle position. He simply needs to fine tune some basic skills in relation to hand placement and stance consistency. He has exceptional athletic talent, outstanding mobility and gives great effort every play. Has a real chance to play early at the next level.