OT Olu Fashanu Midterm: The Best Pass-Blocker I’ve Ever Evaluated

For whatever reason, Olu Fashanu didn’t truly appeal to me initially. However, after digging into his all-22, I see the top-five hype. He graded out as an average run blocker in 2022 but looked absurdly talented as a pass blocker. Since then, he has improved all around. His run blocking still leaves a little to be desired, although he has incredible raw physical traits that give him immense potential. He’s a technically sound player and decided to stay an extra year, so he has additional experience under his belt. There’s a lot to love about Olu, and we’ll get into what he does best and what he struggles with in this article.

Four all-22 games and his highlights were evaluated, and clips from his film are broken down here. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.

Film Analysis

Olu Fashanu does an excellent job of blocking this spin move in the clip above. He does a good job of not oversetting and is ready for the inside move.

Olu shows a fantastic anchor in this clip as the EDGE attempts a bull rush. Right as he initiated contact, he got his hands right in his chest, where he was able to win the rep.

Grades

OVR Grade: 1-100

Traits/ Skills

(Grades are subject to change until draft day.)

Olu Fashanu’s Pros and Cons

Olu Fashanu Bio

• Olu Fashanu could be the perfect franchise Left Tackle for a pass-heavy offense. With all-around stellar physical traits, Olu is as pro-ready as they come in pass-pro.

Pros

• Gets perfect depth in his kick slides the vast majority of times
• Explosive get-off with solid speed to be used as a pulling lineman or on screens
• Ideal length and frame to play Tackle in the pros
• Outstanding agility allows him to mirror pass rushers’ effortlessly
• Accurate hand placement aids him in pass-pro

• Has the hand strength to latch on to defenders’ chest pads
• Good at finding work in the second level
• Strength in his lower half allows him to get adequate drive as a run blocker
• Exceptional processing skills for a prospect

Cons

• Lacks tenacity as a run-blocker
• While he was impressive in true pass-sets, he doesn’t have a ton of experience with them
• Doesn’t get the best leverage due to his height
• Anchor kind of got exposed against Ohio State
• Occasionally struggles to block stunts

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Final conclusion on Olu Fashanu

After watching four all-22 games from Olu Fashanu, it’s easy to see why he’s getting mocked in the top five, even in a loaded class. In my four years of watching film on prospects, no Tackle has stood out like Olu. Charles Cross was very polished and refined coming out, but I don’t even think he’s quite as good as Olu is in pass-pro. The run blocking is a work in progress, but in a passing league, he’d bring excellent value to a franchise. Teams like the Patriots, Packers, and Raiders could really use a player like Olu and will have a shot at him this year. It was a surprise he stayed last year, but this time around, he’s looking like a bonafide top-ten pick.