2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Travis Frederick
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By Charlie Campbell
Strengths:
Very powerful
Road-grading run blocker
Developed run-blocking technique
Excellent in short yardage
Great drive blocker
Anchors well against bull rushers
Good technique; well coached entering NFL
Recoverability
Strong hands
Sustains blocks
Durable
Experienced
Versatile for guard or center
Weaknesses: Must improve pass protection against speed rushers
Lacks athleticism
Needs to improve knee bend, pad level
Slow
Not great at pulling
Doesn't fit a zone-blocking system
Summary: The Wisconsin Badgers have developed a reputation for having a dominant offensive line over the past decade and longer. They sent a number of players into the NFL draft who have been taken in all levels. Frederick is the latest interior linemen who looks like a future starter at the next level.
As a sophomore, Frederick was one of the Badgers' most valuable linemen. He was a tremendous run-blocker, paving the way for running back Montee Ball. Frederick, Peter Konz and Kevin Zeitler were a dynamic interior that destroyed defenders at the point of attack. Frederick did a decent job in pass protection, but was aided by mobile quarterback Russell Wilson and his ability to escape pressure.
Frederick moved to center to replace Konz this past year. He wasn't as dominant at center as he was at guard in 2011. The Badgers were struggling to run the ball early in the season, but heated up going against weak Big Ten competition. Frederick struggled against Penn State defensive tackle Jordan Hill and didn't do well against Stanford.
There is no doubt that Frederick's best skill is his run blocking. Frederick is a road-grading guard like Zeitler who can push around defensive linemen. He is a good drive blocker who can open holes at the point of attack. Frederick had a disappointing Combine as he ran slowly, did poorly in the field drills and had a low total on the bench press (21 reps).
Frederick's biggest weakness comes in pass protection with speed-rushing defensive tackles. He will have to get better at handling them in the NFL. He may not win a starting position as rookie in training camp because of this, but in time he should improve his pass protection where he can at least be reliable.
Frederick could play guard or center in the NFL. He may be better at guard, but he dropped weight from his frame to play in the middle. Frederick's best fit for the NFL comes in a man-blocking scheme. He doesn't have the quickness and mobility that zone-blocking teams require.
As the draft's consensus top-rated center, Frederick is likely to go on the second day of the draft and could go as high as the second round.
Player Comparison: John Moffitt. There are a lot of similarities to the style of play from Frederick and Moffitt. Obviously, they have the same experience in Wisconsin's running game, but they are comparable athletes. Moffitt (6-4, 319) is nearly identical in size to Frederick. Both are limited athletically. They don't beat defensive tackles with movement skills or quickness. They win on power at the point of attack. After being a third-round pick in 2011, Moffitt is a starter at guard for Seattle, and Frederick should become a starter at guard or center. Frederick should also be a second-day pick.
NFL Matches: Tennessee, Dallas, New York Giants, Chicago, Cincinnati, New England
Frederick could be an option for a lot of teams on the second day of the draft, especially if some zone-blocking teams like Green Bay and Atlanta feel that he fits their system.
Even after signing Andy Levitre, the Titans could continue to bolster the interior of their offensive line with Frederick. Tennessee needs more than just Levitre to improve its front.
Dallas had one of the worst interior offensive lines in the NFL last year. Frederick would make a lot of sense for them in the second round.
Aside from left tackle, the Giants have an old offensive line that needs an injection of young talent. Frederick would fit New York's blocking scheme and could play guard or center in the long term.
Chicago needs to continue to improve its offensive line. The Bears need help at guard especially. They could target Frederick with their second-round pick.
The Bengals need a center for the long term. They selected Frederick's friend Kevin Zeitler in the first round last year. Frederick and Zeitler could provide a tough interior rushing attack for Cincinnati.
New England needs to add youth to its offensive line. Frederick could be in play for the Patriots.
RELATED LINKS:
2013 NFL Mock Draft: Charlie's | Walt's
2013 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2013 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - June 19
2014 NFL Mock Draft - June 18
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - June 17
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
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Summary: The Wisconsin Badgers have developed a reputation for having a dominant offensive line over the past decade and longer. They sent a number of players into the NFL draft who have been taken in all levels. Frederick is the latest interior linemen who looks like a future starter at the next level.
As a sophomore, Frederick was one of the Badgers' most valuable linemen. He was a tremendous run-blocker, paving the way for running back Montee Ball. Frederick, Peter Konz and Kevin Zeitler were a dynamic interior that destroyed defenders at the point of attack. Frederick did a decent job in pass protection, but was aided by mobile quarterback Russell Wilson and his ability to escape pressure.
Frederick moved to center to replace Konz this past year. He wasn't as dominant at center as he was at guard in 2011. The Badgers were struggling to run the ball early in the season, but heated up going against weak Big Ten competition. Frederick struggled against Penn State defensive tackle Jordan Hill and didn't do well against Stanford.
There is no doubt that Frederick's best skill is his run blocking. Frederick is a road-grading guard like Zeitler who can push around defensive linemen. He is a good drive blocker who can open holes at the point of attack. Frederick had a disappointing Combine as he ran slowly, did poorly in the field drills and had a low total on the bench press (21 reps).
Frederick's biggest weakness comes in pass protection with speed-rushing defensive tackles. He will have to get better at handling them in the NFL. He may not win a starting position as rookie in training camp because of this, but in time he should improve his pass protection where he can at least be reliable.
Frederick could play guard or center in the NFL. He may be better at guard, but he dropped weight from his frame to play in the middle. Frederick's best fit for the NFL comes in a man-blocking scheme. He doesn't have the quickness and mobility that zone-blocking teams require.
As the draft's consensus top-rated center, Frederick is likely to go on the second day of the draft and could go as high as the second round.
Player Comparison: John Moffitt. There are a lot of similarities to the style of play from Frederick and Moffitt. Obviously, they have the same experience in Wisconsin's running game, but they are comparable athletes. Moffitt (6-4, 319) is nearly identical in size to Frederick. Both are limited athletically. They don't beat defensive tackles with movement skills or quickness. They win on power at the point of attack. After being a third-round pick in 2011, Moffitt is a starter at guard for Seattle, and Frederick should become a starter at guard or center. Frederick should also be a second-day pick.
NFL Matches: Tennessee, Dallas, New York Giants, Chicago, Cincinnati, New England
Frederick could be an option for a lot of teams on the second day of the draft, especially if some zone-blocking teams like Green Bay and Atlanta feel that he fits their system.
Even after signing Andy Levitre, the Titans could continue to bolster the interior of their offensive line with Frederick. Tennessee needs more than just Levitre to improve its front.
Dallas had one of the worst interior offensive lines in the NFL last year. Frederick would make a lot of sense for them in the second round.
Aside from left tackle, the Giants have an old offensive line that needs an injection of young talent. Frederick would fit New York's blocking scheme and could play guard or center in the long term.
Chicago needs to continue to improve its offensive line. The Bears need help at guard especially. They could target Frederick with their second-round pick.
The Bengals need a center for the long term. They selected Frederick's friend Kevin Zeitler in the first round last year. Frederick and Zeitler could provide a tough interior rushing attack for Cincinnati.
New England needs to add youth to its offensive line. Frederick could be in play for the Patriots.
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me
04-24-2013
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did you look at the pro day 40 for ball though which was a lot better
Lee
04-05-2013
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This pick for minn Vikes could go in any direction, but thier secondary is a bigger need as well as LB. I like most are torn on taking Tao in 2nd round as well.
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04-04-2013
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montee ball should go to the packers in the 2nd or 3rd round
Mitch
04-03-2013
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Why don't you think he'd be a good fit in GB since you mocked him there and we really need help there.
James
04-02-2013
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Would Datone Jones be a good fit for the broncos? Any chance the broncos draft him to play opposite Wolfe?
Live
03-30-2013
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You're comparing the great Montee BallSoHard to BJGE? PLEASE!
Tyler
03-28-2013
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Is this thing a joke? Wisconsin was all zone blocking, which made him into the great player he is along with the great coaching of the Wisconsin coaches. He fits PERFECT into a zone blocking scheme because that's where he has been for the last 4 years. Charlie Campbell must be a very ignorant idiot!
Kyle
03-03-2013
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Lets be fair to Montee. Both of his critical fumbles occurred on 4th down when he was already tackled behind the line of scrimmage. In both cases, he tried to reach the ball forward to try and get an extra foot. In either case, if he didn't try to reach forward, he would have been tackled for a loss and the team would have turned the ball over anyway.
monta ball
02-19-2013
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MONTA BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ryan C
02-17-2013
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Borland did not declare.
Ben
02-01-2013
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Jared Abbrederis is draftable isn't he?
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RELATED LINKS:
2013 NFL Mock Draft: Charlie's | Walt's
2013 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2013 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - June 19
2014 NFL Mock Draft - June 18
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - June 17
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
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