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Jedrick Wills Jr. NFL Draft Prospect Profile

Yahoo Sports’ lead draft analyst Eric Edholm shares his evaluation of the All-American offensive tackle from Alabama.

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ERIC EDHOLM: Alabama has produced its share of offensive line talent in recent years, and the latest top prospect from the Crimson Tide, Jedrick Wills, Jr., the right tackle the last few seasons. On the upside, he's got great width and strength, a mauler. That's the word I think of. Nasty also comes to mind. Quick hands and quick feet, too, though, so he's got some real good athletic ability. On the downside, he might only be a right tackle, and his pass protection still needs a little bit of work. He gets a little grabby at times, might be penalty prone early in his career.

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Style wise reminds me a lot of Lane Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles, just not quite as long as him Yahoo. Sports asked Jedrick Wills about his most impressive stat, only one sack allowed over the past three seasons.

JEDRICK WILLS, JR.: You've got to be detail oriented to play inside. I just go through the week, prepare as much as I can. Try to stay focused on the tendencies and what they do so you kind of get ahead on the game before you even see it coming, and then just having a high football IQ keeps you, keeps you on your feet. Keeps you ten toes down.

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