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Dru Samia, Oklahoma: Scouting Report

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Dru Samia
Biography:
Name: Dru Samia
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 305 lbs.
College: Oklahoma University
Position: Offensive Line
Hand Size: 10 1/8″
Arm Length: 33″
Year: Senior
Date of Birth: Age 21-22
Major: Communications
Combine Stats:
40-Yard Dash: 5.29 seconds
Bench Press: 28 reps
Vertical Jump: 27.5 inches
Broad Jump: 101.0 inches
3-Cone Drill: 7.89 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.7 seconds
60-Yard Shuttle: DNP
College Stats:
Games Played: 52
Games Started: 48
Strengths:
– Has been on the Sooners’ starting offensive line since his freshman year
– Versatile: started at right tackle and transitioned to right guard his sophomore year
– Good mix of length and athleticism
– Good agility
– Very good grip strength
– Mentally smart
– Nasty player overall
– 2018 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year
Weaknesses:
– Poor core strength and body control
– Poor synchronization of hands in feet
– Lunges often
– Sloppy footwork
– Occasionally lets his emotions get the best of him
– Not ideal in size or height to play outside in the NFL
Overall: Samia (pronounced suh-MEE-uh) has been a reliable offensive lineman for the Sooners since his freshman year in 2015 and was part of a team that has played in big-time games. Samia was a Senior Bowl participant and performed well, which improved his draft stock. Samia has the chance to be a solid starting guard in the NFL as long as he works on a few issues that can surely be fixed by an NFL offensive line coach.
NFL Comparison: Connor Williams, Dallas Cowboys
NFL Draft Projection: 3rd – 5th Round Pick
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