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Tyler Linderbaum (25)
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Iowa || RS-JR (4)
◊ = strengths || "–" = weaknesses
• 31 games played (29 starts; all at C)
» won the 2021 Rimington Trophy
◊ great athlete at the position; can pull and get to the second level with ease; flexible hips & good center of gravity
◊ high football IQ coupled with great technique
◊ great instincts and awareness; knows when & how to check, set to his guy, and help
◊ plays with good knee bend and pad level
◊ footwork is strong; doesn't take false steps and gets really good depth on pass sets
◊ hand placement & combat; does a nice job getting his hands inside the defender more frequently than not
◊ plays with some nastiness; always looking for work; finishes plays
◊ run blocking is solid
– pass pro is good with room for improvement; does good to win his 1-on-1 pass sets
– struggles some with speedy blitzing LB's
– overall strength and power at the point of attack
– topped out in weight & size?
• FILM: [vs Indiana - 2021] – [vs Michigan - 2021] – [various]
UPDATES:
• 1/23/22 - initial eval