2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Gus Hartwig, OC, Purdue
Player Data
Name, Jersey # | Gus Hartwig, #53 |
School (Code) | INPU |
DOB, Class Yr | 1-21-2002, Senior |
Height, Weight | 6050, 315 |
Position/Depth | OC / 1st |
Honors/Captainship | All-Big 10 Honorable Mention, Academic All Big 10 |
Season Viewed (yr) | 2022 |
Games Watched | PAST, MNUN, MDUN |
Scout Name / Date | Bryan Ault, 8-14-2023 |
Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)
2022 | 11 GP |
2021 | 13 GP |
2020 | 6 GP |
Player Summary:
Senior. Starts at OC. Great size and strength for the position. Versatile and athletic prospect – also played OG in high school. Very smart (academic honors) and has good instincts for the position. Good in pass protection and above-average run blocker who could really boost his draft stock with a good senior season. Does a good job of snapping and stepping into playing position. In pass protection, he is good. Plays with a wide base, keeps defenders between his feet, displays good use-of-hands and strike timing. Has good knee bend for his size and plays with good leverage. Quick first step and can mirror interior rushers while staying square. Does a good job of handling twists/stunts. Questionable anchor strength – gets walked back into the pocket a little too much and would like to see him sustain blocks better. Will occasionally lunge in his posture and needs to develop power angles in his stance more consistently. As a run blocker, he is above average. Gets good vertical push around the goal line. Needs to make sure initial DTs are blocked before working to the 2nd level. Key issue is balance – winds up on the ground too much. Needs to fire forward at the LOS better and reach the 2nd level. Struggles to latch onto second-level defenders. Is quick to release and get out into the open field on screens but struggles to identify, latch onto defenders and drive them off the ball when playing in space. Has potential if he improves as a run blocker.
Scheme Fit:
OC. Could also play OG.
Power Statement:
Gus has a lot of potential if he improves as a run blocker, notably in terms of balance and blocking at the second level. His strengths in pass protection make him a legitimate prospect. A strong senior campaign could boost his draft stock considerably.