Summary

Anton Harrison was selected in Round 1 (#27 Overall) of the 2023 Draft out of University of Oklahoma. Harrison came into the NFL with excellent physical tools, strong pass‑protection technique, and high upside. His strengths center around his athleticism, movement, and foundational blocking skills. His primary areas for growth are more physical/run‑game traits, finishing in blocks, and rounding out his game for full‑time NFL every‑down success. Harrison suffered somewhat of a sophomore slump in 2024 but has since been challenged by new Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen to play with more edge and tenacity.

Strengths

• Athleticism & movement skills: Harrison stands out for his combination of size and agility. He shows very good lateral mobility, can pull or get to the second level, and his footwork allows him to mirror faster edge rushers.

• Strong pass‑protection traits: His technique in pass sets was highlighted as a major plus in scouting: good depth in drops, fast feet, and the ability to handle speed rushers with leverage.

• Length & frame: At 6′4″ with a 315‑lb frame and good arm/hand length, he has desirable physical traits for an NFL tackle.

• Positional versatility at the tackle spot: While he’s exclusively lined up at Right Tackle in the NFL, Harrison played Left Tackle in college and can eventually make the transition back to the blind side as he ascends and develops.

Weaknesses

• Run‑blocking consistency: While Harrison is strong in pass protection, he has at times lacked consistent power when asked to drive defensive linemen off the ball, or in tight, physical run‑game situations.

• Leverage / finishing blocks: Harrison’s pad level can be a little high, or his finish on blocks may lag, causing him to slip off engagements or get pushed back in certain matchups.

• Consistency & concentration: As a younger player, his run‑blocking and ability to handle all types of rushers (moves + power + speed) have room to improve. Harrison will have a lights out game against an edge rusher like Will Anderson Jr., and then get pushed the following game against an Arden Key.

• Adjustment to NFL and scheme fit: While his college performance was strong, transitioning to the NFL’s variety of schemes, blockers, and pass‑rush tools is always a challenge.

Outlook

Harrison is best suited in a system that values mobility, pass protection, and moving well in space (e.g., zone schemes, pulling guards, dynamic QB). For Jacksonville, he projects as a starter right tackle who can anchor the edge in pass‑heavy sets in the immediate with room to move over to the left side as he continues to build trust with the quarterback and the new regime in Duval. If he continues developing his run‑blocking strength, refines his leverage and finishing blocks, and maintains his health, his ceiling is as a very good long‑term starting tackle in the NFL. If he struggles to improve his weaker areas, his role may remain strong but less dominant in run‑oriented offenses.