Jackson Powers-Johnson, OC, Oregon
Size:
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 328 pounds
Arm Length: 32 1/4’’
Hand Size: 9 7/8"
Accomplishments:
All-Pac 12 (2023) • 4-star recruit
“Jackson Powers-Johnson is an NFL-ready center who showcases the size, athleticism, and awareness to be an anchor on a team’s offensive line.”
Strengths:
Athleticism
Hand use
Physical temperament
Concerns:
Quickness
Length
Film Analysis:
Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson is one of the breakout stars of this college football season and has emerged as one of the best centers in all of college football. Powers-Johnson was a 4-star recruit out of high school who contributed in a reserve role his first two seasons primarily playing right guard. Powers-Johnson stepped in the starting lineup this season at center, replacing current Denver Bronco Alex Forsyth, and solidified the Ducks’ offensive line.
Powers-Johnson has very good size for the position and is an outstanding athlete. In the run game, Powers-Johnson flashes excellent athleticism and excels in a zone-based running scheme. He works very well laterally and is outstanding with his footwork and angles to create gaps for his running back. He displays good power overall and will drive his defender back when he gets a hat on a hat. Powers-Johnson has a relentless motor and plays with the type of physicality you want in an offensive lineman, consistently playing through the whistle. Powers-Johnson is outstanding at working in space and is an extremely coordinated big man. He can land on moving targets and is quick enough to get out on wide zone and screens.
In the passing game, Powers-Johnson shows an above-average anchor to stymie bull rushers. He lacks length and will allow defenders to win his chest plate at times. His edges will get exposed at times when facing top-end interior rushers who win with quickness off the snap.
Powers-Johnson is a highly cerebral player who makes all the calls up front. A team captain, Powers-Johnson is a player you want to build your offensive line around and his passion and love for the game is evident when you watch the tape. Powers-Johnson is still a young and ascending player but his physical talent and upside are undeniable and he will be a high-end starting center in the NFL.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Winning Starter
Written By: Brentley Weissman
Exposures: Texas Tech (2023), Washington (2023), USC (2023)
