Very Interesting Article on Offensive tackles and arm length

[MightyGiants]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/03/behind-the-measurements-height-vs-arm-length/

Here is his chart, the article then lists all the top OT prospects along with their arm lengths

“Great” Arm Length (35-plus inches)

D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets: 35½ inches (2006)

Ryan Clady, Broncos: 36 inches (2008)

 

“Good” Arm Length (34-34 7/8 inches)

Jammal Brown, Saints: 34¼ inches (2005)

Jeff Otah, Panthers: 34 5/8 inches (2008)

 

“Average” Arm Length (33-33 7/8 inches)

Michael Roos, Titans: 33 5/8 inches (2005)

Levi Brown, Cardinals: 33 1/8 inches (2007)

 

“Below Average” Arm Length (32-32 7/8 inches)

Robert Gallery, Raiders: 32¼ inches (2004)

Chris Williams Bears: 32¾ inches (2008)

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[vstaj(grizz)]

  Remember the year we got Elli??    Robert Gallery was one of the highest ranked players ever for OLman.   Seems that the thing the scouts missed was his inadequate arm length.   I wonder if that conclusion isn't father to your post.     

[Painter]

Much like 40 times with Receivers, long arms can be an asset for an OT, all other things being equal. Robert Gallery's struggle at OLT has involved a lot more than the length of his arms; his lack of sufficient lower body strength being most prominent.  They, and a whole lot of others, who had him near the top of their boards, seem to have missed on both of those factors.

In any case, I guess there is no denying that guys estimation that 33-33 7/8 is average arm length for OTs. Three of the top 5 OTs in this year's draft: Jason Smith, Michael Oher, and Eugene Monroe have just the arm lengths to prove it.

Cheers!

[MightyGiants]

Here is this year's article on arm length (with this year's rookie OTs being listed)

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Measuring-up-height-vs-arm-length.html