Summary

Ronnie Stanley was selected in Round 1 (#6 Overall) in the 2016 Draft out of University of Notre Dame. entered the league as a left tackle prospect with elite athleticism, size and technique. He brought a large frame (~6′6″, ~312 lbs) with long arms, quick feet for the position, and the ability to play in space as well as set the edge. He was widely regarded by the Baltimore Ravens as a starting left tackle from day one. Over his career, he has demonstrated many of those traits, though durability and run‑anchor strength have been questions at times.

Strengths

• Exceptional length and athleticism for a tackle: Stanley’s arm length (~35⅝″) and quick feet allowed him to mirror edge rushers and recover when beat. Bleacher Report

• Fluid movement and mirror ability in pass protection: He shows a very good kick slide, lateral agility, and the ability to reset when misaligned.

• Strong technical fundamentals: Good hand placement, body control, and the ability to pull or move to second level when required.

• High ceiling and ideal blistering start for a rookie left tackle: From his rookie year he was trusted at the blind side and held up well in many situations.

• Versatility in run‑scheme movement: While not a power mauler, he can move well in zone or reach‑block fronts and pull when asked. One Foot Down

Weaknesses

• Injuries, injuries, injuries / durability concerns: Although he has been a top tackle when healthy, he has had significant injury interruptions which have limited full‑season consistency. Baltimore Beatdown

• Anchor strength and finishing blocks in power run game: When his feet aren’t perfectly set or when engaging strong bull‑rushers he can be driven back. SI

• Inconsistent pad level and physicality in run game: At times his height and upright stance hurt leverage; finishing blocks and smaller defenders got more push than ideal.

• Penalties and technique‑related mistakes: Some reports noted a higher than desirable number of holding or false start penalties early in his career. Bleacher Report

• Ceiling somewhat scheme‑dependent for run‑power systems: In schemes that demand repeated power‑drive blocks or frequent double‑teams, his value may dip slightly compared to pure maulers.

Fit & Outlook

Ronnie Stanley fits best in an offensive system that values pass‑protection and uses tackles who can protect the quarterback’s blind side, mirror dominant speed rushers, and operate in space. He thrives in schemes that incorporate zone runs, reach‑blocks, and pulling guards/tackles rather than ones which ask him to dominate in pure one‑gap power schemes every snap. Given his movement skills and technical base, he is particularly effective in offenses that build their run game off play‑action, use mobile quarterbacks, and prioritize keeping the QB upright. Looking ahead, Stanley’s outlook remains strong. His floor is a quality long‑term starting left tackle who can protect an elite quarterback’s blind side and give the offense stability. His ceiling is higher: if he stays healthy, continues refining anchor strength, reduces penalties and plays at full tilt, he can be counted among the elite tackles in the league. The primary risks: recurring injuries, mismatches in power‑heavy fronts or facing consistently dominant bull‑rushers without the ideal strength advantage. But overall, Stanley offers one of the better tackle profiles of his draft class and remains a foundational offensive line piece for his team.