Ryan Schernecke, OTHeight: 6’ 6 ⅞”Weight: 318 lbsClass: Fifth-year SeniorSchool: KutztownHands: 11”Arm Length: 33 ⅞”40-yard dash: 5.18 secondsBench Press: 30 repsVertical: 24.5”Broad: 9’ 02”20-yard shuttle: 4.70 seconds3-cone drill: 7.60 secondsRyan Schernecke was an unranked recruit coming out of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, in the 2021 recruiting class when he signed with the Kutztown Bears.Schernecke was a dual-sport athlete in high school, playing basketball as well as football, before committing fully to football.At Kutztown, Schernecke would dominate Division II, making multiple All-American teams and being a finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award, which is given to the top offensive lineman in D2.StrengthsExperience playing both left and right tackleSolid athletic testing, plays smoother than the numbersHas a solid initial punch in pass protectionShows a decent anchor against power rushersHas a fairly quick kickslide to get outside against speed rushersGets to his mark consistently when zone-blockingRelentless effort as a run blockerComes out of his stance with decent explosiveness in the run gameLooked comfortable working on combo blocksWeaknesses39th percentile arm lengthWill be a steep learning curve to go from Kutztown to the NFLHand placement will need to become more consistent, especially in pass protectionFootwork in pass protection needs to improve - athletically looks like he can manage itFollowing his kickslide, can struggle to reset against inside countersDoesn’t seem like a real “mover” when engaged with defenders, step up in competition could be a struggleHand placement is wildly inconsistentSummarySchernecke is an intriguing prospect due to his versatility, playing both tackle spots, but also having the athleticism to become a legitimate contributor.The adjustment from Division II to the NFL will be a steep learning curve for Schernecke, and he should end up as a practice squad player for at least the first year of his career.In a best-case scenario, Schernecke could develop into a long-term swing tackle, since he already has some respectable traits to build on from day one, but he’s going to need time.GRADE: 5.5Nick Falato's Draft Grade Chart | Nick FalatoAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow