Caleb Tiernan Scouting Report

Caleb Tiernan isn’t the flashiest prospect, but he can be a reliable and consistent long-term contributor with late starting upside.

Draft Grade: Round 3 - Adequate Starter

Strengths:

Power Profile: Whether it's anchoring in protection or creating displacement in the run game, Tiernan possesses high-end natural power/strength that he utilizes well within his game.

Landmarks and Angles: A staple of his consistency and identity as a run blocker, his angles and landmarks at both the first and second levels feed his prominence in the run game.

Playing Long: Most notably in protection, Tiernan does a good job of playing with length and extension. He’s assertive in engaging and intentional with his hands.

Concerns:

Athleticism: At 6’7” and 325 pounds, Tiernan is not a bad athlete, but he lacks the twitch and foot speed that I love in my OL. He’s a little stiff-hipped and doesn’t show much fluidity/flexibility in his lower half.

Range as Pass Protector: I’m unsure whether Tiernan will be able to set out and get to his spot against high-end pass rushers. He’s a set-and-turn-you-out kind of protector who doesn’t have the range to effortlessly gain ground and meet rushers before the apex.