Scouting Journals for Tree Babalade

Big-framed offensive lineman with the brute strength to overpower defensive linemen. Has college-ready size, measuring at 6-foot-5, 308 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wing-span prior to his senior season. Moves well at his size, both on Friday nights and in the camp setting. Turned in a solid 4.85 second short shuttle. Works at left tackle for a top high school program in DeMatha. Has significant upper body strength and pop in his hands. Stones opposing pass rusher at the point of attack. Can sling defensive linemen to the ground with relative ease. Faces top competition, including many future Power Five pass rushers on a weekly basis. Had a dominant showing at Under Armour’s Baltimore camp. Could play multiple spots on the offensive line at the next level. Still developing from a technique perspective. Has room to improve as a run blocker and in sustaining blocks. Also has a tendency to play high at times.

Oluwatosin Babalade has ready-made size and play strength. He checked in at 6-foot-5, 308 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wing-span and posted a solid 4.85 second short shuttle at Under Armour Next’s regional during the spring. The Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic tackle flashed his considerable strength during 1-on-1’s, which jives with what he put on video as a junior. The combination of size, strength and movement skills along with being tested against top competition points to a high floor as a prospect. We could see a jump as a senior if Babalade continues to improve his pad level, as he tends to play high at times.