Passino is an important piece of what appears to be an improved offensive line up front for the Ragin’ Bulls. Providence does have a couple of defensive linemen that can be disruptive, so this line and Passino will need to make sure they protect well for the passing game and get the first level blocked consistently.

My colleague Will Helms has been high on Gavin after seeing him live, so I was excited to see that he was in attendance for this camp, allowing me to take a good look at him as well. Gavin has been coached well fundamentally, as offensive linemen were doing some pretty technical drills. Gavin took coaching well and moved with some good fluidity throughout a number of the bag drills throughout the beginning of the showcase. Gavin’s 4.35 reported GPA also fit the profile of this camp well.

I got to see Passino at our Prep Redzone Combine and came away thoroughly impressed with the power he’s able to generate, especially at his size. He has some room to grow, but his technique and footwork are already advanced and should go with him as he puts on the weight. For a rising junior, Passino looks like a great interior offensive line prospect.