Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Size:
Height: 6045
Weight: 311
Arm: 33 ½”
Hand: 10 ⅜”
Accomplishments:
All-Pac-12 honorable mention (2023) • Five-star recruit
“Josh Conerly Jr. is a high-floor, high-upside tackle who plays with a confidence and swagger that few possess in this class.”
Strengths:
Plays with great length
Great leverage in both phases
High-level athlete
Pass protection repertoire
Good hands in protection
Concerns:
Size
Can improve his power in the run game
Not a dominant finisher yet
Film Analysis:
Josh Conerly Jr. was a consensus five-star recruit from the state of Washington when he committed to play for the Oregon Ducks. Now, entering his third season with the Ducks, Conerly Jr. is draft-eligible and should demand considerable attention as one of the top offensive linemen in this class.
Watching Conerly Jr.’s growth from his sophomore year to now has been eye-opening. We always knew about his athleticism, but in his junior year, he showed improvement in virtually every area. His 2024 film is outstanding. Although Conerly Jr. is a smaller tackle at 6-foot-4, he plays with exceptional length through his hands. This is most evident in pass protection, where he consistently meets defenders with precise strikes, preventing them from getting into his chest.
Conerly Jr.’s approach to protection is impressive. He’s decisive in bringing the fight to his defenders, eager to throw his hands, but he also knows how to adjust his pass set to neutralize the rush. He undoubtedly possesses one of the best jump sets in the class, but more importantly, he has the footwork and strength to handle different types of rushers. He has multiple answers for how defenders attack him.
Conerly Jr. makes a concerted effort to play with leverage, something many tackles with his level of athleticism fail to do. He understands how to sink and drive into his blocks, winning with his center of gravity. In the run game, Conerly Jr. does a great job of attacking defenders with his hands and creating extension to displace them.
Given his smaller size, I would like to see Conerly Jr. fully embrace his identity as a finisher. He has the strength and athleticism to consistently deliver body blows and put defenders on the ground throughout a game. Improving his ability to generate power in the drive phase will help him achieve this.
All in all, Conerly Jr., despite being undersized, lacks nothing in terms of the tools necessary to play tackle at the professional level. He possesses the skill set of an NFL veteran, with precise, defensive hands, remarkable footwork in protection, and a strong understanding of leverage and pad level. Conerly Jr. will be an instant upgrade for teams looking to lock down a blindside tackle.
Prospect Projection: Day 1 — Pro Bowl Caliber
Exposures: Ohio State (2025), Penn State (2024), Ohio State (2024), Oregon State (2024), UCLA (2024), Michigan State (2024), UCLA (2024), Oregon State (2023), UCLA (2023), Michigan State (2023)
