The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on April 29th. Pro days, workouts and mocks drafts will dominate headlines from now until then, as teams continue with their scouting behind the scenes. One of the early-round offensive tackles prospects entering the draft is Alijah Vera-Tucker out of USC.
Let’s take a look at the full Alijah Vera-Tucker draft profile for the 2021 NFL Draft, including stats, highlights and projection.
Alijah Vera-Tucker NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Alijah Vera-Tucker
Position: Offensive Guard
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 308 lbs
Age: 21
College: USC Trojans
Alijah Vera-Tucker Highlights
Alijah Vera-Tucker Draft Profile
Strengths
Alijah Vera-Tucker is extremely versatile, looking like he could thrive at either tackle or guard in the NFL. He is consistent, calculated in his movements and he seemingly knows where everyone is on the field. His awareness is off the charts. Vera-Tucker also has great feet, finishing blocks in the running game.
Weaknesses
Vera-Tucker isn’t a phenomenal athlete by any means, which leads many to believe he would be better suited for guard in the NFL. Playing in the Pac-12, he rarely saw NFL talent across from him. Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux may be the only NFL talent he matched up against, and Vera-Tucker lost that battle.
Alijah Vera-Tucker Draft Projection
All 2021 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest CBS NFL Mock Draft by Ryan Wilson.
Alijah Vera-Tucker is currently projected to be drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 13 overall.
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