Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC
Size:
Height: 6041
Weight: 302
Arm: 30 ⅛”
Hand: 9 ¼”
Accomplishments:
Second-Team All-Pac-12 (2023)
"Jonah Monheim’s ability to excel at all five positions on the offensive line during his college career highlights his adaptability and makes him a highly translatable prospect for the NFL."
Strengths:
Twitched-up and strong athlete
Versatile
High IQ and leadership
Reactive footwork
Concerns:
Length
Struggles to stay glued to tight shades in both phases
Can improve his drive and power off the snap
Film Analysis:
Jonah Monheim was a highly recruited lineman out of California before committing to the USC Trojans. He quickly adjusted to the collegiate level, becoming a full-time starter by his second season. Since then, Monheim has started at all five positions on the offensive line, amassing over 35 starts. Initially, he alternated between guard and tackle, but he has taken on the center role for the 2024 season. While his versatility has been evident throughout his career, I believe Monheim’s best fit at the professional level will be at center.
What stands out most about Monheim as a prospect is his extensive experience at every position along the offensive line. After reviewing his film from the past couple of seasons, his performance has consistently been impressive, especially for someone who has frequently switched positions. While he may not retain the same multi-positional role at the next level, his experience shines in his current responsibilities as a center. Monheim brings a unique perspective to the position, one that sets him apart from most, if not all, centers in the 2024 class.
Monheim looks like a point guard when he addresses the ball and makes his identifications to his teammates. He’s a composed and articulate communicator before the snap, never being rattled and always taking it upon himself to get his line on the same page. For a guy making those calls for the first time, it’s incredibly impressive to see him take ownership of the necessary qualities of a starting center.
Athletically, Monheim demonstrates excellent movement skills and core strength. He possesses the quickness and agility necessary to execute any block. His experience playing both on the edge at tackle and in tighter spaces at guard has laid the groundwork for his impressive footwork and striking ability in pass protection. His reactionary footwork and ability to recover will be key attributes for teams seeking a skilled interior lineman on their offensive line.
In the run game, Monheim is still improving his ability to generate power off the snap, but his hand placement and ability to maintain structural integrity while straining to defeat opposing linemen are notable strengths. The Trojans’ offense often employs Monheim as a pulling lead blocker in gap schemes, where his physicality and athleticism are on full display. His versatility allows him to thrive in various blocking schemes, including inside zone, duo, wide zone, and gap runs. The overarching theme with Monheim is that he’s a do-it-all football player.
Monheim projects as a starting interior lineman at the NFL level. His versatility and extensive experience across the offensive line speak volumes about his potential as a prospect. There’s a lot of optimism regarding how his game will translate to the next level. I expect Monheim to become a long-term starter or a valuable sixth man capable of filling in wherever needed.
Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Developmental Traits
Exposures: LSU (2024), Utah State (2024), Washington (2023), Oregon (2023)
