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Height	Weight	Arm Length	Hand Size
6'3"	332 lbs.	33"	9 1/4"

40 Yard Dash	Bench Press	Vertical Jump	Broad Jump	3-Cone Drill	20 Yard Shuttle
5.21 Sec	28 reps	29.5"	8'2"	7.85 Sec	4.74 Sec

Pros

• Heavy build with wide frame that's perfect for the interior of the offensive line.

• Exceptional power in his torso makes him a formidable lineman to deal with in the trenches.

 

• Low center of gravity with powerful base makes him almost immune to bull rushes.

 

• Longer arms than expected for his size helps mitigate defenders ability to out reach him.

 

• Excellent anchor when digs his feet in the ground.

 

• Good footwork in pass protection. 

• Contact balance is excellent in the interior and rarely finds himself getting back or back pedaling.

 

• Phenomenal natural power in his arms and chest allows him to uproot and toss defensive lineman at will. 


• Strong hands keep defensive lineman from shedding his blocks once locked on.

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• Understands his leverage advantages well and can go cow-tipping on defensive lineman giving up their side.

 

• Can open lanes in the run game with ease when gets the jump on his opposing defender.

 

• Can be a bull dozer when 1-on-1 with defensive lineman that can match his pad level.

 

• Makes turning defenders out of the hole look easy.

 

• Team captain with exceptional character.

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• Has ample snaps at both center and guard, giving position versatility.

Cons

• Has average explosiveness in his game which doesn't allow him to overwhelm defensive lineman early.

• Seems to be missing that nasty streak when making blocks.

 

• Not a great mover in space with limited range when making blocks.

 

• Struggles to reach the second level and make blocks against more elusive defenders.

 

• Could use more power in punch at initial contact.

 

• Envelopes more contact than he dishes out.

 

• Can be late to make blocks when pulling. 

 

• Agile and quick defensive lineman have been his Achilles on occasion due to lacking lateral agility.

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• Slow to react in blitz pickup as well as stunts and twists in his gap.

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• Punch accuracy needs work. 

Overview

Steve Avila is built the way you would want an interior offensive lineman built which short, heavy, and powerful and his game tape clearly shows an interior lineman that is difficult task for defensive lineman to deal with because of his natural gifts for the position. His compact and sturdy frame makes him harder to move than most players his size and his strength through his body keeps him rooted on most series when doing battle in the trenches. Does he have mental lapses in the interior when teams move defensive lineman all over the place in order to confuse him? Yes, but this is a very coachable issue that could be solved in training camp his rookie year as well as any other technical issues that may arise. His biggest weakness in my opinion is that his overall game lacks the violence and nastiness that can make or break a player in the NFL and if he wants to be a good offensive lineman in the pros he's going to have become a much meaner individual on the field.