Aug 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel (64) walks off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Despite allowing the 6th-fewest hurries, the 13th-fewest hits, the 5th-fewest pressures, and the 6th-fewest sacks, the San Francisco 49ers offensive line was inconsistent, ranking 20th in pass block win rate and 23rd in run block win rate in the league.
Outside Trent Williams, the 49ers’ offensive line was inconsistent, including their starting center.
Jake Brendel started every game as the starting center for the 49ers. Brendel had one penalty, two sacks allowed, a 63.9 PFF Grade in the regular season, zero penalties, zero sacks allowed, and a 71.2 PFF Grade in the postseason.
Jake Brendel started every game as the starting center for the 49ers. Brendel had one penalty, two sacks allowed, a 63.9 PFF Grade in the regular season, zero penalties, zero sacks allowed, and a 71.2 PFF Grade in the postseason.
Lance Zierlein of NFL Network did a scouting report on Nugent.
“Nugent comes from NFL bloodlines (his father, Terry Nugent, played for the Colts and Browns) and an extended family with a college football background (his uncle, Brian, played at Washington State).
“The former high school shot-put champ is stout and powerful through his upper body but lacks the size, length and leverage many teams will be looking for. He’s well-versed as a technician but might see his success decrease away from home base.
“Nugent does well at protecting his gaps in pass protection and battles back against bull rushers but doesn’t have the foot quickness to survive on an island if isolated against an athletic rusher. Nugent has a shot at making an NFL roster, but the ceiling could be fairly low for him.”
