— Good arm length with a thick, broad build, heavy hands and jarring power

— Flashes of high-end burst seen on back cut-offs, screens and rises that allow him to close down space to a very impressive level considering his size

— Can punch, feed, and lunge into his target’s hip/ribs in double teams

— Excels against bigger power rushers with the necessary size, length and strength

— Finds work when uncovered with pocket release pop on contact

— Plays with a physical, aggressive mentality and the size/power to generate knockdowns

— His marginal agility and lateral quickness with an upright style of play leaves him behind, hunched over and overextended against moves across his face.

— Awkward footwork causes his heels to click when expanding his set points against high-level rushes and crossover when redirecting inside

— High variance pass protector due to his over-reliance on two-handed hitting, leaving him with no recourse when his hitting doesn’t reach

— Unranked recruit from the 2019 class, by 247Sports

— Enlisted at the Georgia Military Academy where he spent two seasons before transferring to NC State as a 3-star JUCO recruit

— Three-year starter at NC State at left tackle

– Was ejected against Clemson during the 2024 season and was subsequently removed from the starting lineup the following week (although he played)

Anthony Belton is a three-year starter at left tackle as part of NC State’s balanced zone-based running scheme with mixed counters. Belton has a thick, broad build with good arm length, heavy hands and strong athletic ability.

Belton wins as a run blocker using his big body, long arms and heavy hands to conceal targets on angle-drive blocks with the power to move and create rush lanes. He hits defensive tackles on double-team passes and has very good bursts to cut off the back and cross targets on screens. While Belton’s raw athleticism and power are impressive, they are overshadowed by raw, clumsy footwork and high guarding that often leave him late, hunched over and overextended against sliding defenders and moving on his face.

In pass protection, Belton wins by using his size, length and stepback power to stun and engulf rushers who use power and try to get down the middle of him while showing off his ability to guard rushers on the high side within reach and widen the corner. Belton is also a force when uncovered and can yield in front of adjacent rushers to clear the pocket. He is inconsistent with fast moves due to shaky footwork and an over-reliance on two-handed strikes, leaving him soundly beaten against adept countermoves.

Overall, Belton has entry-level size, natural power, and enough athletic ability to warrant being drafted, but sloppy technique and shaky recovery skills make him a high-variance dart thrower worth the effort. coup for a high-end veteran line room and coaching staff. .

GRADE: 6.3 (Development prospects — 5th round)

PRO COMPARISON:Tyrus Thompson

Prospect practice numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 stats will be added at a later date.