Summary

Orlando Brown Jr. was drafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Round 2, (pick 83). Brown entered the NFL as an ultra-physical offensive tackle with rare size, length, and strength for the position. Coming out of Oklahoma, he had the frame and natural tools to be a dominant blocker in both the run and pass games, and he has largely fulfilled that projection at the professional level. After stints with the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, Brown signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he has been viewed as a cornerstone left tackle for the franchise.

In his role, Brown brings a combination of intimidation at the line of scrimmage, elite reach to negate defenders’ attacks, and a finish-through style that thrives in power run schemes. While his lateral agility and some technical consistency have been flagged as development areas, his strengths give him a high floor and a meaningful impact in protecting his quarterback and anchoring an offensive line.

Strengths

• Massive length and sheer size: Brown’s 6’8″ frame and long arms give him a huge physical margin of error in pass protection and at the point of attack.

• Anchor strength and power in run game: He consistently drives defenders off the line and wins one-on-one blocks in the ground game. Bleacher Report

• Effective hand usage and punch in pass protection: His long reach paired with strong hands allow him to control defenders early and prevent interior penetration. SI

• High football IQ and technique in certain situations: Brown has shown good awareness of stunts, blitzes, and has built strong chemistry with fellow line-mates, enabling smooth coordination. SI

• Fit for power-run and gap-scheme offenses: Given his strengths at driving defenders and holding the line, he excels in power/gap schemes where his size and strength are maximized. SI

Weaknesses

• Lateral agility / speed-rush vulnerability: Because of his size and body type, Brown can struggle to mirror extremely quick edge rushers and may get exposed on the outside or in space.

• Technique in pass-pro base and footwork inconsistencies: Some film review notes that Brown occasionally allows his base to narrow, loses balance, and gives up inside pressure when mismatches occur. SI

• High-level movement in zone or reach-block schemes: While excellent in his strength areas, Brown is less comfortable when asked to move laterally for extended distances or engage in schemes that demand higher mobility. Bleacher Report

• Consistency / variability in play grade: His performance, while elite at times, has shown fluctuations — e.g., one week near best-in-league, another week showing vulnerabilities. Cincy Jungle

Fit & Outlook

Orlando Brown Jr. projects as a top-tier starting left tackle with a strong foundation for long-term success, especially in systems that play to his strengths: power run game, sturdy pass protection, and minimal lateral chasing. His physical traits give him a high floor and the potential to be among the best at his position when healthy and matched appropriately.

To elevate into elite or Hall-of-Fame consideration, the keys will be:

• Maintaining and refining his lower-body base and footwork to reduce vulnerability to speed rushers,

• Staying consistent week-to-week and minimizing technical lapses,

• Avoiding injuries and physical decline that might come with a large body over time.