With the 29th choice in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected Josh Conerly Jr., an offensive tackle from the University of Oregon. The 6’5″, 311-pounder joins Laremy Tunsil to offer Washington its strongest combination of bookends in a long time.
Tyler’s Thoughts: I absolutely love this choice!
Conerly Jr. fits all of the boxes that general manager Adam Peters looks for in a prospect. In my Adam Peters’ Draft Tells essay from late March, I mentioned Conerly as the lone real offensive tackle prospect I emphasized.
In the run game he shows great leverage and power. He has a wide base with short, choppy steps and rolls his hips under and through contact generating the push required to move 300+ pound men.
He also moves extremely well in space hitting moving targets with accuracy and power. This aspect of his game will fit in very well with what Washington likes to do in the run game.
In the run game, he demonstrates excellent leverage and strength. He has a broad base and takes short, choppy steps, rolling his hips under and into impact to generate the push needed to move 300-pound individuals.
He also maneuvers incredibly effectively in space, attacking moving targets with precision and strength. This facet of his game will complement what Washington prefers to do in the run game.
Conerly Jr. can improve his general play strength and hand technique, but he’s a 21-year-old mound of clay for Bobby Johnson to shape.
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