Andrus Peat

During the Jim Harbaugh-David Shaw era, size and strength have been prioritized over athleticism at virtually every position. In Peat, however, the Cardinal boast a massive blocker with rare athleticism. Peat signed with Stanford as a highly regarded prep and he's proven worthy of his praise, earning playing time as a true freshman on an offensive line filled with NFL talent. He started every game the past two seasons at left tackle for Stanford, earning All-American honors and the Morris Trophy in 2014. The Morris Trophy is a unique award given annually to the best offensive and defensive linemen in the Pac-12, with only rival players - and not coaches or media - given votes. Massive and surprisingly athletic, the game appears to come easily for Peat and he is one of the few in the 2015 tackle class who possesses the combination of length, balance and fluidity to remain outside at the next level. While boasting undeniable talent, some question whether Peat has the nastiness to ever maximize his full potential, however.

strengths

Peat is impressive on the hoof and has long arms, broad shoulders and good weight distribution with tree trunks for thighs. Considering his monstrous frame, it is almost unfair that he gains an immediate advantage on his opponent with surprising quickness off the snap. He is balanced and light on his feet to slip out to the second level and can adjust to moving targets. In pass protection, Peat has the agility to slip wide to his left, sealing off speed rushers trying to turn the corner, as well the strength to latch and control defenders. Peat is patient, allowing the defender to come to him, showing good lateral agility and balance to mirror.

player comparison

D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets -- Like Ferguson, Peat has the length and athleticism scouts crave in a blindside pass protector. Neither, however, plays with the punishing, combative style that offensive line coaches would prefer.

weaknesses

Isn't the dominating force in the running game that his great size implies. Comes off the ball too high and doesn't explode through his hips to drive opponents backward, settling to turn and seal. In pass pro, he will occasionally get lazy and bend at the waist, leaning into pass rushers and inviting counter-moves back to the inside. Doesn't play with the nastiness scouts would prefer and has drawn the "soft" label from some.

Played for head coach Tom Joseph at Corona del Sol (Ariz.)

Five-star prospect by Rivals

USA Today, Parade, SuperPrep and PrepStar All-America

Nation’s top recruit by Sporting News

Nation’s eighth-best overall prospect by MaxPrep, ninth by ESPN

Nation’s 32nd-best overall recruit and sixth-best offensive tackle by Rivals

Arizona’s top prospect by Rivals and Scout

Frank Kush Offensive Lineman of the Year

Selected to play in the Under Armour All-American and U.S. Army All-American games

Lettered in basketball

Led school to Division 1 state championship as a senior.

Born in Mesa, Ariz

. Full name is Andrus Jamerson Peat

Son of Todd and Jana Peat

Father played six seasons in the NFL

Father played for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1987-89) and Los Angeles Raiders (1990, 1992-93)

Six siblings: Todd Jr., Cassius, Leilani, Maya, Keona and Koa

Brother, Todd, played football at Nebraska.