Atonio Mafi Guard UCLA-30 Visitor confirmed

[Cowboyny]

Atonio Mafi Guard from UCLA is one of our 30 official visits.

6'4 355lbs-suited for a power running scheme. A fall back option if they miss out on an early Guard.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Mafi has long arms that allow him to survive as a pass protector on the edge, and Mafi typically plays with good balance.
• A solid fit for a power-blocking team looking to load up the offensive line with physical tone-setters.
• Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
• Does a nice job on the second level, moving upfield quickly and showing the flexibility and balance to land blocks in space.
• Consistently keeps his feet sliding while maintaining power when dealing with speed, often sending speed rushers flying past the pocket
• Is effective when asked to pull, showing the agility, speed, and overall range to get out as a lead blocker, where he locates defenders and shows the ability to adjust and land blocks against linebackers.

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Sometimes Mafi simply gets too impatient to sit back in his set, reaching and lunging and generally playing with poor balance.
• As a pass protector, he gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
• Doesn’t display the agility and speed to effectively get around as a pulling guard. Mafi generally struggles in space, and he will have a tough time consistently landing blocks on the second level

 

[jazzcat22]

What round is a possibility?

 

[Cowboyny]

What round is a possibility?

His projection is in the 5th rd, but could go higher. Hearing he has multiple 30 visits lined up.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

Would be an interesting developmental pick. He's super raw and has only played the offensive side of the ball for 2 years. Reminds me a little of Ron Leary as a guard only road grader type prospect.

 

[Cowboyny]

Would be an interesting developmental pick. He's super raw and has only played the offensive side of the ball for 2 years. Reminds me a little of Ron Leary as a guard only road grader type prospect.

Looks like they are targeting the big, mauler types for their new running scheme. Torrence, Avilia types.

 

[xwalker]

Atonio Mafi Guard from UCLA is one of our 30 official visits.

6'4 355lbs-suited for a power running scheme. A fall back option if they miss out on an early Guard.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Mafi has long arms that allow him to survive as a pass protector on the edge, and Mafi typically plays with good balance.
• A solid fit for a power-blocking team looking to load up the offensive line with physical tone-setters.
• Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
• Does a nice job on the second level, moving upfield quickly and showing the flexibility and balance to land blocks in space.
• Consistently keeps his feet sliding while maintaining power when dealing with speed, often sending speed rushers flying past the pocket
• Is effective when asked to pull, showing the agility, speed, and overall range to get out as a lead blocker, where he locates defenders and shows the ability to adjust and land blocks against linebackers.

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Sometimes Mafi simply gets too impatient to sit back in his set, reaching and lunging and generally playing with poor balance.
• As a pass protector, he gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
• Doesn’t display the agility and speed to effectively get around as a pulling guard. Mafi generally struggles in space, and he will have a tough time consistently landing blocks on the second level

To quote Pacman...He is Skrong...

His movement ability looks good enough.

The draft media said Travis Frederick was a power scheme only OL but the Cowboys were running zone and Fred was great in that scheme.

 

[Stash]

Looks like they are targeting the big, mauler types for their new running scheme. Torrence, Avilia types.

From what I’ve read, it’s a preference of new O-line coach Mike Solari. His and Schottenheimer’s run game is based off of powerful guard play.

 

[Cowboyny]

From what I’ve read, it’s a preference of new O-line coach Mike Solari. His and Schottenheimer’s run game is based off of powerful guard play.

Yes, believe he runs more of a power man blocking scheme.

 

[xwalker]

Atonio Mafi Guard from UCLA is one of our 30 official visits.

6'4 355lbs-suited for a power running scheme. A fall back option if they miss out on an early Guard.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Mafi has long arms that allow him to survive as a pass protector on the edge, and Mafi typically plays with good balance.
• A solid fit for a power-blocking team looking to load up the offensive line with physical tone-setters.
• Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
• Does a nice job on the second level, moving upfield quickly and showing the flexibility and balance to land blocks in space.
• Consistently keeps his feet sliding while maintaining power when dealing with speed, often sending speed rushers flying past the pocket
• Is effective when asked to pull, showing the agility, speed, and overall range to get out as a lead blocker, where he locates defenders and shows the ability to adjust and land blocks against linebackers.

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Sometimes Mafi simply gets too impatient to sit back in his set, reaching and lunging and generally playing with poor balance.
• As a pass protector, he gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
• Doesn’t display the agility and speed to effectively get around as a pulling guard. Mafi generally struggles in space, and he will have a tough time consistently landing blocks on the second level

I remember back in 2014 the draft media had OG Trai Turner rated as a 6th rounder at this time of year.
- He ended up in the 3rd round. The Cowboys tried to trade up from the 4th to get him but that didn't work out.

 

[Stash]

Yes, believe he runs more of a power man blocking scheme.

I’ve seen it called a hybrid of both types, man/power and zone concepts.

 

[Mr_437]

That's a big dude! Put him and Tyler Smith next to each other things could get nasty in the run game, but the pass pro would be the issue.

 

[Cowboyny]

I’ve seen it called a hybrid of both types, man/power and zone concepts.

They certainly want to get a push in the run game.

 

[xwalker]

OL coach Mike Solari has been known in past to teach what some have called "power zone blocking." Some man-up drive blocking, esp by guards inside, with zone-blocking principles. Less thinking than traditional ZBS.
https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-s...ing-schemes-NFL-reacts-113786447/#113786447_1



Solari’s résumé is about as diverse as the assortment of seasonings he represents, too. In terms of the blocking schemes Solari prefers, he is the definition of multiple. Offensive lines coached by Solari have shown a keen ability to use a wide variety of blocking schemes with effectiveness.

Perhaps Solari’s most productive stint was as the offensive line coach for the 49ers under Jim Harbaugh. There, Solari paired with offensive coordinator Greg Roman to create one of the most physical and varied offenses in the NFL at the time, and he also coached up some incredible talent including the likes of Anthony Davis, Alex Boone, Mike Iupati, and Joe Staley. In San Francisco, Solari’s units used a ton of power blocking concepts to field an efficient running game centered around Frank Gore, but they also employed zone blocking concepts with some regularity.
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...line-coach-mike-mccarthy-brian-schottenheimer

 

[Cowboyny]

I remember back in 2014 the draft media had OG Trai Turner rated as a 6th rounder at this time of year.
- He ended up in the 3rd round. The Cowboys tried to trade up from the 4th to get him but that didn't work out.

I just wrote a post about Belt/Broaddus suggesting that Tyron will become the swing tackle, don't see it, but that would create a huge starting need. I think they will be looking more at these types, strong players who can see the field early on. We heard recently they liked the Penn State G/C as well. Both players are early day 3 types.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Looks like they are targeting the big, mauler types for their new running scheme. Torrence, Avilia types.

The new OC and OL coach prefer the power running game, so a mauler at LG makes sense.

 

[speedkilz88]

Yes, believe he runs more of a power man blocking scheme.

The media claims they are running outside zone primarily.

 

[Cowboyny]

The media claims they are running outside zone primarily.

Then you need more athletics types, but they are looking at the opposite

 

[cowboyec]

wouldn't mind this addition to the family.
an enforcer from the west coast.
one'a dose kinda guys.

 

[RS12]

I dont have a problem with a mid round type OL like this but not sure this is the plug and play starter we have gotten used to. I could see him taking some time to develop.

 

[Cowboyny]

I dont have a problem with a mid round type OL like this but not sure this is the plug and play starter we have gotten used to. I could see him taking some time to develop.

Yes, more of a developmental player at the position. Still believe Tyler Smith will be starting at LG to start the season, but they are going to need a future starter at both Guard positions down the road.