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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 77.82 (Reserve/backup)
Pro Comparison: Caedan Wallace
Summary
Ajani Cornelius is a reasonably tall, somewhat high-cut right tackle prospect with a quality frame and solid athleticism. His tenacity at the point of attack stands out, but he must work on consistently sinking his pad level in the NFL -- he plays far too upright, which negatively impacts both his natural anchoring ability and power. While his grip strength helped him recover in college when being driven back, he needs to get significantly stronger to hold up against NFL power rushers.
As a run-blocker, Cornelius is particularly effective, especially in space. He’s one of the best in-space tackles in this class, excelling on pulls and second-level blocks. His plus burst allows him to quickly execute down blocks before climbing with accuracy and purpose. He’s more comfortable in this role than most taller tackles and shows a commendable feel for run-game execution.
In pass protection, his athletic kick slide is solid, but it needs to cover more ground and maintain speed against outside rushers. Speed threats off the edge give him trouble, often forcing him into recovery mode, where he wins ugly but does an adequate job regaining positioning. His balance is mostly quality -- he won’t be seen on the ground much, even when under duress. Right now, he’s a better run-blocker than pass-protector with the tools to develop, but he must add strength and refine his technique to maximize his potential at the next level.
About
- 2022 (at Rhode Island): First-team All-CAA
- 2024 (at Oregon) Second-team All-Big Ten
Strengths
- Tenacious style, already has a mean streak
- Long arms and tall frame
- Can win ugly
Weaknesses
- Must get considerably stronger
- Balance must improve
- Has to learn to lower pad level
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 310 lbs |
| Birthplace: Harlem, NY |
| Class: Senior |