Julian Armella
- Pos OT
- Height 6-6
- Weight 320
Prospect Info
- High School St. Thomas Aquinas
- City Miami, FL
- Exp 2022 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
Evaluated 08/28/2021
Projection
Power 4 StarterOne of the more promising offensive tackle prospects to come out of South Florida in recent years as he’s pushing 6-foot-6. Re-shaped his body between junior and senior seasons and got down to under 300 pounds. Aggressive at the point of attack more times than not. Will latch onto a defender and do his best to open up lanes for the run game by steering them out of the away. Has gotten better and better in pass protection and improved his kick step significantly since he first emerged on the recruiting scene at one of the nation's more storied high school programs. Still has a ways to go from a technical standpoint, but moves and bends better than most individuals his size. Most likely will need a few years to adjust to the speed of the college game and add some functional strength, but has a chance to develop into a starting left or right tackle for a Power 5 program given frame. Could also get a look at one of the guard spots. Should undergo even more of a physical transformation once eating at a training table. Has a chance to eventually play on Sundays if he keeps progressing.
H.S. Athletic Background
Selected for All-American Bowl…played left tackle for St. Thomas Aquinas his senior season…led Raiders to 7A state championship and 14-1 record in 2021…played junior season at Columbus High School in Miami, helping Explorers post perfect record while earning MaxPreps Junior All-America status…made varsity debut in 2019 playing right tackle at St. Thomas Aquinas…MaxPreps Sophomore All-American after helping Raiders win state championship with 15-0 record.
Son of Enzo Armella, who played nose guard at FSU from 1991-94 and was part of the 1993 national championship team.
Skills
- Frame 9
- Punch 8
- Strength 7
- Feet 7
- Pass Blocking 7
- Athleticism 7
- Body Quickness 6
- Run Blocking 6
Connections
- Enzo Armella Father
FSU nose guard from 1991 to 1994.