Ronnie Stanley

Stanley is a dancing bear with the athleticism to set up, seal the edge and get a cup of coffee before most rushers can react, but his play in 2015 exposed some of his issues. Had he turned pro in 2015, he would have likely been the top offensive lineman selected and there is still an abundance of traits scouts appreciate in Stanley, including upside. He has experience at right tackle (13 starts in 2013) and left tackle (27 starts the past two seasons) with athleticism to suit any offensive scheme.

further, he's more technically sound than one might expect for a young player. stanley shoots his hands to stun defenders but isn't over-aggressive, demonstrating the patience that most blockers don't develop for years. he understands blocking with angles, using arm bars and running with defenders downfield to keep his opponent from making the tackle.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Stanley passes the eye test with a girthy frame, long arms and the set-up quickness to protect the edge and mirror speed rushers in space. His long arms and fluid slide allow him to protect the edge, even when matched up against speed pass rushers. Plays on the balls of his feet with his knee bent, displaying good lateral agility and balance to mirror rushers. He has heavy hands and long arms, allowing him to catch and control opponents.

young player still developing his immense skillset. he will play too high at times and needs to better sink and improve his blocking angles. when defenders are able to attack his chest, it doesn't take much for them to drive stanley backward on his heels as he struggles to reset his anchor.

COMPARES TO

d'brickashaw ferguson, new york jets - dancing bears who use their natural athleticism and length to shut down speed, stanley needs some time to refine his technique and improve his functional strength to handle nfl rushers, similar to ferguson when he entered the league.

IN OUR VIEW

his lacks technical refinement and will struggle initially in the nfl as he learns the finer points to the game, but he has the size, length and athletic ability that few his size possess, which is why he'll be drafted high.

--Dane Brugler & Rob Rang (11/19/15)

also shows strength and determination in the running game. drives defenders off the ball in short-yardage situations, and speed and terrific effort getting to and effectively blocking at the second level.

Besides size, athleticism and toughness, Stanley shows other traits that will earn him kudos with scouts, including good awareness and competitiveness. Keeps his head on a swivel and looks for peel back blocks on defenders in pursuit. Will block one defender before switching off to hit another.

Ranked the 11th-best offensive tackle in the country and 66th-best prospect nationally by Scout.com

rated number-118 player nationally and 17th-best offensive tackle in the country by MaxPreps and Tom Lemming

ranked the 145th-best player in the nation by 247Sports

rated the best player from Nevada and 16th-best offensive tackle prospect nationally by 247Sports. Listed 176th on Rivals.com Rivals250

ranked as best player in Nevada and 15th-best offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com

rated 17th nationally among offensive linemen and 12th-best player in California/Hawaii/Nevada by SuperPrep

named to Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 list as one of the 100 best players in 13 western U.S. states

first-team offensive lineman on Nevada Class 4A all-state team for 2011

selected first-team all-Southwest League as a senior in 2011

honorable mention pick on SI.com High School All-America team. Helped Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nev., finish 15-1 in 2011 and win third straight Nevada Class 4A state crown with 72-28 win over Reed in title matchup

three-year starter who helped Gorman to combined 43-3 record and final number-five ranking in 2011 by USA Today

played in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix

also a standout in basketball, averaging 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game as a junior on Gorman team that reached state semifinals

helped lead Gorman to Nevada class 4A state title as a senior

helped basketball team to No. 11 final ranking by ESPN and No. 14 by USA Today

coached in football by Tony Sanchez at Bishop Gorman High School.

Son of Ron and Juli Stanley

enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting.