Scouting Journals for Darion Rivers

Long and lean tackle prospect who brings his body control and athleticism from the hardwood to the gridiron on Friday nights. Body type appears to be able to carry substantial weight. Stands in at 6-foot-5.5, 250 pounds with over a 6-foot-9 wingspan and nearly a 10-inch hand. Two-way player who is a solid defensive end in his own right. Shows burst and twitch when coming off the line of scrimmage. Extremely impressive foot quickness and balance in pass protection. Plays under control and with excellent leverage. Plays violently and looks to finish defenders on every snap. Lacking ideal functional strength but is a given due to lack of mass at this point. Will naturally get bigger and stronger as he physically develops. Has top-100 NFL upside off size and athletic traits alone. If he can add the necessary strength and mass, he has one of the highest ceilings in the country along the offensive line.