Category

Score

Run Blocking

Leatherwood is far from a dominant run blocker. He can open holes in the run game, but not consistently. This issue was most evident when Leatherwood had to run block in space.

Pass Blocking

Leatherwood is a dominant pass protector. While he benefits from Alabama's quick passing, he frequently executes his assignment.

Impact Blocking

Footwork

Leatherwood struggles to block in open space due to underwhelming footwork.

Strength

Leatherwood has inconsistent strength. Alex Leatherwood consistently ceded leverage against South Carolina and LSU's defensive lines.

Toughness

Compared to guys like Penei Sewell, Leatherwood isn't a road grading OL. His effort is solid, but he isn't going to go above and beyond as a blocker.

Agility

Leatherwood gets beat on the edge by agile defensive linemen. This was most evident when he played against LSU because he struggles against swim moves.

Size

Alex Leatherwood has a massive 6'6", 310-pound frame.

Durability

No injuries identified.

Character

No red flags

Technique

Leatherwood's blocking technique is shoddy. He often fails to anchor himself as a run blocker. His pass blocking technique is solid, but his overaggressiveness causes him to be an undisciplined blocker.

Intangibles

Consistency

Strengths

Alex Leatherwood is a dominant pass protector for the Alabama Crimson Tide. While he benefits from Alabama's quick passing, he frequently executes his assignment. Due to his massive frame, teams can depend on Leatherwood to protect his QBs blindside. While he isn't the most athletic or strongest OT, Leatherwood is consistently good due to his coachability.

Weaknesses

Alex Leatherwood has inconsistent strength. In 2019, Leatherwood consistently ceded leverage against South Carolina and LSU's defensive lines. Compared to guys like Penei Sewell, Leatherwood isn't a road grading run blocker. His effort is solid, but he isn't going to go above and beyond as a blocker. Alex Leatherwood's blocking technique is also shoddy. He often fails to anchor himself as a run blocker. His pass blocking technique is solid, but his overaggressiveness causes him to be an undisciplined blocker.

Overall Analysis

Overall, Alex Leatherwood is far from a finished prospect. Leatherwood has solid pass blocking ability but needs to work on his technique because he tends to be overaggressive. He won't be productive in a ground and pound offensive scheme but will most likely flourish on a team that quickly favors passing the ball.

Compares to

Laremy Tunsil

potential