Harkey is a big, nasty mauler who wants to bury people and plays every snap like he has a personal grudge. His run-blocking power and finishing mentality are legitimate — he'll pancake defenders and create vertical push on combo blocks at the point of attack. But the lack of hip fluidity, inconsistent pad level, and 31 3/4-inch arms make him a likely guard convert at the next level, where his pulling ability and mean streak could carve out a starting role in a gap or duo-heavy scheme. At 25 years old with a winding JUCO-to-Colorado-to-Texas State-to-Oregon path, the developmental runway is short, but the physical tools and temperament to be a scheme-specific starter are real.
- Exceptional finishing mentality — plays with a mean streak and consistently looks to bury defenders through the whistle
- Natural power and grip strength to latch onto blocks and create vertical displacement on double-teams
- Highly proficient puller who can find and hit targets at the second level in space
- Smart processor who identifies and passes off stunts and twists well for his experience level
- Effective on combo/double-team blocks to wash defenders down or climb to linebackers
- Plays too high with inconsistent pad level — gets under pads of one-gapping DL in the run game and lacks bend in pass protection
- Short arms (31 3/4 inches) limit range as an NFL tackle; likely forced inside to guard
- Hands are late and inconsistent — does not consistently weaponize his punch in either phase
- Tight-gated hip fluidity prevents him from recovering against skilled NFL pass rushers with counters
Both are powerful, physical linemen who played tackle in college but found their best NFL fit after moving inside to guard. Similar nasty demeanor, run-game dominance, and pass-protection limitations at tackle due to stiffness and length concerns.