Better Know A Draft Prospect: Wisconsin Guard Kraig Urbik

                         

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Kraig Urbik: By The Numbers

• Height/Weight: 6'5'' 328
• 40 Yard Dash: 5.3
• Bench Press: 29 reps at 225 pounds
• Vertical Jump: 24"
• Broad Jump:  7'10"

Summary

Kraig Urbik is as tough as his name looks and sounds. He just has the look of a Jacksonville offensive lineman. At 6'5 and 328 pounds he's got the size and strength to engulf defenders. He is equally strong in blocking for the running game or protecting his quarterback. Urbik also plays with a really nasty attitude and works hard in the trenches to finish his blocks. While at Wisconsin he accumulated 50 career starts and was a team leader. The best thing about former Badger is although he's a rough and tumble player on the field he's a clean guy off it which suits Gene Smith just fine.

VIDEO KILLED THE SCOUTING REPORT:

Scouting Report Strengths

New Era Scouting: No character concerns for Urbik. One of the leaders of the team and has started every game since his red shirt freshman season.  A very hard worker who likes to use his size and punish defenders. Has been very productive when he plays guard or tackle and never comes out of a game.  He understands the game well and knows when to come off a double team and get the linebacker. Knows his assignments.  Is powerfully built and is very strong. Is an imposing force standing 6′6". Has a nasty streak and likes to dominate defenders.  Is very good at pass blocking when he sets his hips. Uses his strength when engaged with a defender and locks him up well.  Has good quicks for such a big man while working in the line. Does a good job of double teaming linemen and releasing and reaching the linebacker.  Gets off the line good and gets his hands into position. Does a good job of getting to the second level.  Has a good punch off the line and can overpower defenders. Has very good strength and only gets knocked backward when he doesn’t get low enough. Has strong thick legs and a powerful upper body.  Sets up well most of the time and gets into position

Mocking The Draft. Urbik defines Big Ten football. He's big, strong and excels in the run game. His lay is based on excellent strength, which is proportioned on his frame. Urbik is hard to move at the point of attack and and handle defensive tackles on his own. Keeps a good base. Continues to play hard until the whistle. A four-year starter for Wisconsin who was durable throughout his career.

Scouting Report Weaknesses:

New Era Scouting: Is average athletically. Gets to the second level but is slow when asked to pull.  The running backs always seem to be waiting for him to get going.  Can get knocked off balance when he straightens up and doesn’t get set.  Needs to work on getting his pads lower on short yardage as linemen tend to get lower than he does and he can’t use his strength to move them away.

Mocking The Draft. If a team is looking for a mobile guard who is good pulling and trapping, Urbik is not that player. He struggles working at the second level as should be considered an in-line blocker only. Needs to do a better job of keeping his pads low so he doesn't get easily beat by speed rushers who can swim on him. Too much of a lean blocker instead of a mauler.

Why Kraig Urbik Should Be A Jaguar:

Love those mid to late round prospects that blossom in the right system? Me too. Urbik is projected to be a mid round pick and should be available to the Jaguars in order for them to add not only good depth but a future stalwart to their rehabbing offensive line. He works extremely hard and likes to maul opponents in a physical fashion. A physical, nasty road grading guard on a team that loves to run the ball? Seems like an ideal fit. Think of Urbik as a taller version of Vince Manuwai. Yea, I like that idea too.