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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Gus Hartwig, OC, Purdue

Gus is a hard-working player with some potential. Academically smart and has good power against the pass and run.
Gus Hartwig is a hard-working player with some potential. Academically smart and has good power against the pass and run.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Gus Hartwig, #53
School (Code)INPU
DOB, Class YrSenior
Height, Weight6050, 305
Position/DepthOC / 1st
Honors/CaptainshipN/A
Season Viewed (yr)2023-2024
Games WatchedINUN (2023), MIUN (2023), OHST (2023)
Scout Name / DateBlake Brough / 10-1-2024

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

20206 GP
202113 GP
202211 GP
20239 GP

Player Summary:

Senior. OC starter. He has solid height and weight. In pass protection, he’s below average. Gets beat on finesse moves and doesn’t have the ideal speed of a center. Has solid power in pass pro. Doesn’t get overpowered often. Most of the time needs help from a nearby offensive guard. Excels in double-team blocks. Hand placement is below average. Grabs a pass rusher’s outside shoulders. Good lead blocker. Average run blocker. Can pancake smaller defenders. Good in downfield run blocks. Has good footwork and work ethic. High IQ. Uses power to force a defender to stick. Bends his knees fairly well. Reliable to push the pile and run behind him. Not very athletic. He’s fairly good at passing block power and running block power. Although his hand placement lets him down on swim moves.

Scheme Fit:

OC.

Power Statement:

Gus Hartwig is a hard-working player with some potential. Academically smart and has good power against the pass and run. However, he needs to be more athletic for his position and needs to work on hand placement. Gus Hartwig is a projected undrafted free agent in this upcoming draft. Could be a steal in the 7th round. 

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