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Brenden Jaimes

Brenden Jaimes Player Profile

Summary

Brenden Jaimes was drafted in Round 5, 159th overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Pro Football Reference He played college football at Nebraska, where he started 40 straight games — setting a school record — and earned Honorable‑Mention All‑Big Ten honors while also being Academic All-Big Ten. Nebraska Athletics During his college career, he developed a strong base, good anchor, and showed well in run blocking and some second-level work. SI In the NFL, he’s appeared in more than 45 games with a few starts. Pro Football Reference Jaimes is viewed as a smart, tough lineman with good work ethic, positional versatility (guard/center), and a steady, dependable presence rather than an immediate star.

Strengths

  • Good Anchor & Strength — Jaimes has the strength and technique to hold his ground versus bull rushers and anchor in pass sets. SI

  • Functional Run-Blocking Ability — He can drive defenders, move to the second level, and execute run-game assignments effectively. SI

  • Length & Recovery — With long arms and good balance, he can recover when initially beaten and reset his blocks. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Versatility — Has experience at both tackle spots; in the NFL, he has also played some center and interior OL. Tennessee Titans

  • Durability / Reliability — In college he started 40 straight games for Nebraska. Nebraska Athletics

  • High Football IQ / Character — Academic standout, started from early in college, and shows good awareness. Nebraska Athletics

Weaknesses

  • Limited Athletic Explosion — Not extremely quick‑twitch; lateral agility and initial burst are average. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Pad Level / Body Control — Sometimes plays upright or loses leverage, especially when he doesn’t bend his knees well. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Balance Issues — In awkward blocks or when lunging, he can lose his balance or body positioning. SI

  • Technique Consistency — His footwork and angles can be inconsistent, particularly in space or in pass protection against speed rushers. Corn Nation

  • Not a Power Blocker — While solid, he’s not dominant in power blocking to drive defenders off the spot; more of a technician than a strongman. Corn Nation

Fit & Outlook

Jaimes projects as a valuable backup-swing lineman or utility interior piece in the NFL. He has the frame, strength, and technique to be a reliable depth option at tackle, and possibly move inside to guard or center for teams that need OL flexibility. Given his experience and intelligence, he’s a good bet for a role where he doesn’t necessarily start weekly but provides strong positional depth, can fill-in across multiple spots, and step up in case of injuries. If he continues to refine his footwork and pad-level consistency, he could carve out a long career as a dependable multi-role lineman.