Jude Bowry Draft Grade | Round 4, Pick 2 | FanVerdicts

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Scouting Report

Big Board Rank: #127 · Day 3 Sleeper

Jude Bowry developed into a reliable starter over his four-year tenure at Boston College, showcasing steady improvement from a raw recruit into a technically sound pass protector. The Canadian native possesses excellent length and natural anchor strength, making him effective against power rushers in both gap and zone schemes. While his athletic limitations prevent him from being a dominant run blocker in space, Bowry's consistent hand placement and understanding of leverage principles make him an intriguing developmental prospect. His draft stock has risen steadily throughout the pre-draft process due to his coachability and work ethic, though concerns about his lateral mobility against elite edge speed remain paramount.

Strengths

+Outstanding arm length and hand size allow him to establish initial contact and maintain proper distance from pass rushers, creating natural leverage advantages.

+Demonstrates excellent anchor strength against bull rushes, rarely getting driven backward into the pocket despite facing ACC competition.

+Shows good football IQ and pre-snap recognition, effectively identifying stunts and picking up delayed blitzers in protection schemes.

+Consistent hand placement and punch timing help him control engagement points, particularly effective against power moves and club techniques.

+Solid pass set fundamentals with good knee bend and base maintenance, showing understanding of proper footwork principles.

+Physical run blocker at the point of attack who can create movement against defensive ends in base blocking schemes.

+Demonstrates good effort level and finishing ability, consistently working to maintain blocks through the whistle.

+Shows versatility having played both left and right tackle positions, with some experience at guard in short-yardage packages.

+Rarely beats himself with false starts or holding penalties, showing good discipline and composure in big moments.

+Strong work ethic and coachability evident in his year-over-year improvement throughout his college career.

Weaknesses

-Limited lateral mobility becomes exposed against speed rushers who can consistently win the edge, struggling with recovery steps.

Inconsistent in run blocking assignments when asked to work to the second level, often arriving late to linebackers.

NFL Comparison: Matt Peart

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