Tracking Oregon's offensive linemen at the NFL Scouting Combine
For three seasons, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, T.J. Bass, and Alex Forsyth formed the nucleus of Oregon’s offensive line.
On Sunday, the trio of former Ducks will take part in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as they each try to boost their respective NFL Draft stocks.
Oregon’s three former O-lineman have gone through combine measurements Sunday morning and are now set to begin workouts at 10 a.m. PT. The Combine will air on NFL Network throughout the day.
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For offensive linemen, the bench press will take place on Monday.
Follow along for updates.
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
Former Oregon tackle Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu measured in at 6-foot-5 1/2, 317 pounds with 34 1/2″ arms and 10 1/2″ hands.
| Event | Result | ILB Ranking |
| 40-yard dash | 5.23 seconds | 14-of-20 |
| Bench press | — | — |
| Vertical jump | 28.5″ | 13-of-21 |
| Broad jump | 8’10” | 10-of-21 |
| 3-cone | — | — |
| 20-yard shuttle | — | — |
| 10-yard split | 1.80 seconds | 10-of-20 |
NFL.com overview of Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
Powerful lineman whose lack of instincts and technique could make him a candidate for the practice squad as the jump-off point for his career. Aumavae-Laulu has the physical traits teams look for but lacks consistency with his hands and body composure getting into blocks. His odds of roster success will be much higher at the guard position, where he has enough athletic ability and power to potentially fit a wide variety of run schemes while creating better matchups for him in protection.
T.J. Bass
Oregon left tackle T.J. Bass, who is listed as a guard at the Combine, measured in at 6-foot-4, 317 pounds with 32 3/8″ arms and 9 1/4″ hands.
| Event | Result | ILB Ranking |
| 40-yard dash | 5.48 seconds | 18-of-20 |
| Bench press | — | — |
| Vertical jump | 28.5″ | 13-of-21 |
| Broad jump | 9’1″ | 8-of-21 |
| 3-cone | — | — |
| 20-yard shuttle | — | — |
| 10-yard split | 1.86 seconds | 17-of-20 |
Former tackle projecting to guard-only prospect with a broad frame, good power and below-average athleticism. Bass’ lack of arm length will be a concern at any O-line position, but he plays with inside hands and decent know-how, so he should be able to work around it. He’s tight-hipped and doesn’t play with great pad level or a wide base but still manages to create some movement with powerful leg drive. He lacks lateral quickness as a zone blocker and loses effectiveness the further he gets away from home base. Bass’ toughness and size will give him a leg up in a battle for a backup role.
Alex Forsyth
Oregon center Alex Forsyth measured in at 6-foot-4, 303 pounds with 32 3/4″ arms and 10 1/4″ hands.
| Event | Result | ILB Ranking |
| 40-yard dash | — | — |
| Bench press | — | — |
| Vertical jump | 20.5″ | 21-of-21 |
| Broad jump | 7’11” | 21-of-21 |
| 3-cone | — | — |
| 20-yard shuttle | — | — |
| 10-yard split | — | — |
NFL.com overview of Alex Forsyth
A steady center/guard option with good size and length, Forsyth plays with technique and consistency that offensive line coaches will appreciate. He wasn’t asked to play with much range from home base but gets into his block with pop and is consistent in his effort to sustain and finish the assignment. He has some issues protecting the A-gaps at times, and the pre-snap penalties are a concern. Forsyth has Day 3 potential as a solid backup with the ability to step in and take starting reps.
