Joseph Noteboom

Offensive linemen have a reputation for being some of the smartest players on the field and that characterization is reinforced with Noteboom, who earned Academic All-Big 12 honors after each of his four seasons on the field for the Horned Frogs, the last two of which he started every game at left tackle, closing out his career with an impressive 40 consecutive starts. Noteboom served as an oft-used backup in his first season of real action for the Horned Frogs after redshirting in 2013 - an accomplishment in itself given that he was attempting to crack a starting lineup which featured future NFL draft picks Tayo Fabuluje (Chicago-2015), Halapoulivaati Vaitai (Philadelphia-2015), Joey Hunt (Seattle-2016) and Aviante Collins (Minnesota-2017). Noteboom isn't just intelligent and coming from a program known for churning out NFL prospects. He also comes with some untapped potential. He played tight end as a sophomore in high school and switched to defensive end and guard as a junior before finally switching to left tackle as a senior. He was pressed into duty at both left and right tackle as a redshirt sophomore with injuries taking out some of his talented teammates. Showing the foot quickness and length, as well as the durability and versatility which will endear him to scouts and offensive line coaches, alike, Noteboom switched to left tackle exclusively for his final two seasons at TCU, earning honorable mention from league coaches (his first honor for on-field performance), as well as an invitation to the Senior Bowl. BACKGROUND Ranked by FOX Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 12 offensive tackle in Texas and No. 99 nationally ... a first-team District 10-5A selection as a senior ... also made the Associated Press Class 5A honorable-mention all-state team ... honorable-mention all-district as a junior ... chose TCU over Texas Tech, Iowa State, Wake Forest and Purdue. ...

in our view

Noteboom is an intriguing tackle prospect for zone blocking teams, showing the agility to handle protecting the edge as well as blocking downfield. He projects as swingman with the potential to develop into a starter with greater strength and knee bend. His high-cut frame and average core strength (in part due to technique), however, may make him a ZBS tackle or nothing for teams, resulting in a high variance of grades from clubs.

strengths

Possesses the requisite height, length and initial quickness to remain outside at tackle in the NFL. Among Noteboom's best attributes are his light feet and snap anticipation, consistently getting an early advantage on edge rushers and showing good quickness and agility adjusting to moving targets at the second level as a run blocker. He slides efficiently to his left, keeping his shoulders square to the defender with short, quick steps which help him maintain balance and showing patience to allow rushers to come to him, showing enough arm length to stab and steer them away. Noteboom is a quick-thinker on the field, quickly shifting from his initial responsibility to adjust to surprise blitzers and twists, getting at least a late shove on defenders breaking free. Highly durable player with 40 consecutive starts to his credit. Noteboom has starting experience at left and right tackle, providing positional versatility. -- Rob Rang 1/19/2018

compares to

Garry Gilliam, 49ers - The 6-5, 315 pound Gilliam is now in his fourth season at tackle after spending all but his final season at Penn State at tight end. Like Noteboom, Gilliam possesses the length and agility scouts like but he is more of a wall-off than physical mauler.

weaknesses

Noteboom is not a physically intimidating lineman, possessing a relatively high cut frame with passable arm length but not the classic vines for arms scouts appreciate on the outside. He negates his own strength with high pad level (due to his height and poor knee bend), with most of his struggles in pass protection or run blocking coming with defenders winning the leverage battle with effective bull rushes - a flaw which could limit him to only playing tackle in the NFL. Noteboom gets the job done but does not show the nasty playing demeanor or striking power OL coaches would prefer, steering rather than slamming opponents, even when he has them off-balance. - Rob Rang 1/19/2018

Ranked by FOX Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 12 offensive tackle in Texas and No. 99 nationally

a first-team District 10-5A selection as a senior

also made the Associated Press Class 5A honorable-mention all-state team

honorable-mention all-district as a junior

chose TCU over Texas Tech, Iowa State, Wake Forest and Purdue.