ESPN's view:
Size-Strength-Athleticism
Prospect with excellent height and good bulk. Big man with thick, sturdy build with room to still support some additional good mass with further physical development. Demonstrates very good playing strength.
Pass Protection
Room for development in all areas. Does flash adequate initial quickness and enough lateral mobility to stay in front of rushers when he gets hands on and keep his pads down. Listed at tackle, might be stronger in this area inside at OG.
Run Blocking
Can come off with good pad level and deliver a pop and roll hips. Demonstrates good lower body strength and leg drive to push defenders off the ball, but does need to watch pad level and base can narrow. Needs to continue to improve hand placement. Displays adequate ability to pull and work to second level and locate and get a hat on targets in his track.
Toughness
Big man that displays good toughness and effort as a blocker as well as a finisher's attitude.
Bottom Line
Van Lanen is a good tough football player. Listed at OT, he could make the transition to college at that position, though we wouldn't be surprised to see him make a move to OG and he could thrive better in that role. Needs to continue to develop, particularly in pass pro, but big man that can help a Power-5 program in the offensive trenches.
Size-Strength-Athleticism
Prospect with excellent height and good bulk. Big man with thick, sturdy build with room to still support some additional good mass with further physical development. Demonstrates very good playing strength.
Pass Protection
Room for development in all areas. Does flash adequate initial quickness and enough lateral mobility to stay in front of rushers when he gets hands on and keep his pads down. Listed at tackle, might be stronger in this area inside at OG.
Run Blocking
Can come off with good pad level and deliver a pop and roll hips. Demonstrates good lower body strength and leg drive to push defenders off the ball, but does need to watch pad level and base can narrow. Needs to continue to improve hand placement. Displays adequate ability to pull and work to second level and locate and get a hat on targets in his track.
Toughness
Big man that displays good toughness and effort as a blocker as well as a finisher's attitude.
Bottom Line
Van Lanen is a good tough football player. Listed at OT, he could make the transition to college at that position, though we wouldn't be surprised to see him make a move to OG and he could thrive better in that role. Needs to continue to develop, particularly in pass pro, but big man that can help a Power-5 program in the offensive trenches.
