Alex Harkey Scouting Report
Alex Harkey is a powerful, athletic combo-lineman with starting upside at guard. A true knockout hitter.
Draft Grade: Round 5 - Scheme Specific Contributor
Strengths:
Good Athlete, Great Power:Quick off the ball with solid agility. A knockdown blocker who plays with excellent contact courage and physicality, showcasing natural power.
Weapon in Space:A highly proficient pulling blocker who consistently hits key blocks on the move and leverages angles effectively in space.
Physical Profile:At a macro level, a high-level athlete with solid explosiveness, good agility, strong acceleration, natural power, and excellent size and mass.
Concerns:
Leverage: Plays too high, with angles and landmarks that come in high-hipped, making it difficult to sustain traditional run blocks. Lacks bend in pass protection.
Hands: While physical, his hands are late and inconsistent in both phases. He does not consistently weaponize his hands in protection and rarely establishes quick, clean control in the run game.
Tight-Gated, Limited Range in Pass Protection:Lacks the hip fluidity and flexion to consistently recover or stay engaged against skilled rushers. His feet tend to stall at the point of contact, leading to struggles protecting his edge and forcing counter moves.
