Summary

Andrew Vorhees was selected in Round 7 (#229 Overall) in the 2023 Draft out of University of Southern California (USC). Vorhees is a multi-position interior offensive lineman known for his extensive collegiate experience, versatility, and physical strength. At about 6′6″ and ~310 lbs, he started at various positions for USC — including guard and some tackle — showcasing positional flexibility and durability. He offers a strong run-blocking profile, good hand strength, and solid processing of defensive stunts and schemes. At the same time, concerns exist around his arm length, movement agility especially in pass protection, and a significant knee injury (ACL tear) prior to the draft.

Strengths

• Experience & versatility: Vorhees logged 48+ starts at USC across guard (left and right) and even some tackle work. Bleacher Report

• Play-strength and physicality: Known for a powerful punch, strong lower-body anchor, and the ability to sustain blocks once engaged. Bleacher Report

• Processing and technique in run game: He shows good timing, recognition of back-side shades in zone runs, ability to climb to second level, and handle a mix of blocking schemes.

• High character / work-ethic: Multiple reports mention his competitiveness, leadership, and willingness to play through adversity.

• Large frame with adequate mobility for interior: At 6′6″ with athletic flexibility, he has shown enough movement to pull, climb and handle tight-space blocks at guard.

Weaknesses

• Marginal arm length / reach for NFL level: His measured arm length (~32 ⅛″) is below ideal for interior linemen and may limit his ability to control blocks vs longer defenders. Bleacher Report

• Movement and agility limitations in pass protection: While solid in run blocking, his burst, direction change, and ability to mirror elite rushers especially when playing taller may be exposed. Bleacher Report

• Injury risk / recovery curve: He suffered a torn ACL at the NFL Combine, which introduced some risk about his early availability, long-term durability, and how he recovers movement-wise. Baltimore Beatdown

• Ceiling likely limited to guard (not tackle): Given his arm length, height and movement profile, he may be constrained to interior roles rather than developing into full-time tackle or swing-tackle. NFL Draft Buzz

• Hand-placement and finishing consistency: Hand technique and ability to sustain through the whistle need refinement for the pro level. Bleacher Report

Fit & Outlook

Vorhees fits best in a scheme that values strong, technically sound interior blockers rather than asking him to play on the edge or handle heavy mirror work at tackle. A pro-style offense that uses power/gap runs, inside zone concepts, and expects guards to pull, climb and manage double-teams will draw out his strengths. His versatility allows him to serve as a guard with ability to fill in at tackle in emergency situations, but his primary value lies as a dependable interior starter. In terms of outlook, Vorhees presents a high-floor, moderate-ceiling profile. His floor: once healthy, he should become a solid starting guard in the NFL given his experience, physical traits and versatility. His ceiling: if he refines his hand technique, improves his quickness in pass protection, and stays fully healthy post-ACL, he could become a long-term multi-year starter who can slide into multiple interior spots and be a cornerstone of an offensive line. The risk side stems from the injury and the movement/length limitations; if either proves limiting, he may settle into a role as a very good guard but not one of the elite ones. Overall, a safe investment with meaningful utility and value for teams seeking interior line stability.