Pass Protection: Galvin’s got a quick first step off the snap and is able to mirror and frame opposing rushers in pass sets. His combination of length and agility keeps him in most matchups one on one. He graded 91.2 in pass protection per PFF, showing that he was consistently great in pass protection throughout the year.
Balance: Galvin is at a natural disadvantage because of his frame (6’7 315 with a slimmer build) but he does a good job of counterbalancing to make sure he’s not taken out of the play. He doesn’t overextend often but there were a few instances of him ending up on the ground due to countermoves by the defender.
Hand Placement: A through and through technician, Galvin’s hand placement makes up for any deficiencies he has, especially in pass sets. In the run game, his hand placement is solid, however, he can occasionally get his hands outside the shoulder or use more of a push block. He’ll need to shore up his run blocking technique to be a more well-rounded blocker.
Power: Galvin doesn’t possess a ton of power in his initial punch and part of that is due to his lack of leverage and his skinny lower half. If Galvin adds more functional strength, his game can be taken to the next level.
Football IQ: Galvin is able to read the defense prior to the snap and identify blitzes and stunts and react accordingly. He’s got a great baseline knowledge of when to pass his assignment off to the left guard when there’s a delayed blitz.
Anchor: Galvin struggles at sinking his hips because, at 6’7, it’s a long way to go to achieve “low man” status. This lack of anchor leads to him more or less leaning on defenders in the run game.
Flexibility: Galvin has loose hips and good ankle flexion. This has led to him being reliable in his ability as a pull blocker and allows him to get to the second level with high regularity.
Versatility: Galvin’s solely played at left tackle for the last 2 years but in 2019 as a sophomore, he played along the offensive line. He’s best as a left tackle but could play right tackle at the next level.
Movement Skills: Galvin’s a good athlete and covers a lot of ground in a short period of time. He’s able to move side to side rather easily and against the run is able to climb to the second level and make room for Baylor’s run game which was one of the nation’s best last season.
Footwork/Foot Speed: A technician, Galvin’s footwork is clean. He doesn’t cross his feet when moving laterally in pass protection. He has a good kick slide and a solid foundation to grow upon.