A film session breaking down what to expect from Washington Commanders rookie offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.
According to most people’s expectations, the Washington Commanders threw a curveball in the first round of the NFL Draft this year, drafting Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. Selecting late in the first round, where Washington could have gone edge rusher to provide juice at a unit that could have certainly used it, they instead chose to make a strength stronger. After trading for Laremy Tunsil in March, Washington immediately gained flexibility on the offensive line, but adding Conerly Jr. stabilized the offensive tackle positions.
Conerly Jr. possesses high-end athletic traits while also showing some technical savvy in his game, putting him in high demand late in the first round. Conerly Jr. is a pass protector first, with a high floor and ceiling that could allow him to eventually grow into one of the better pass-pro tackles in the NFL. He will be transitioning to the right side though, which may take time to get comfortable playing there. Furthermore, the questions on the field concerning his play strength and his ability to counter or hold his ground/anchor against speed-to-power/power rushers on the next level will need to be answered.
In this Trap or Dive Film Session, I broke down Conerly Jr.’s Oregon tape and highlighted his strengths and the concerns I have for him as he transitions into the NFL.
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