He took the decision to join his 2013 Madden 23 coins Draft as a player with an academic degree already earned.

With many positions being questioned in the line of offensive play, Pugh appears to have an excellent chance of making the team during his rookie season. David Diehl needs to be improved at right tackle, however Pugh is an agile lineman and is able to shift around the five front players.

In a scouting report on Gang Green Nation, the following were listed as positives for Pugh:

Exceptional pass protector who has outstanding balance and ability his way around pass rushers in order to keep them away from the backfield. He has excellent hands, sets and then re-sets in the event of being it is rocked. He sinks his hips to counterpower moves, and never gets beaten from behind. His pass protection is among the best across the country. Good power in line blocking and works well in a wide space. He has good balance and initial surge to take defenders off the field, and has skilled in lateral skills to keep from the edges. Worked to the next level and can play to the whistle. He is a good recognition of blitzes. His coaches have praised how he is able to master the blocking schemes quickly. Blocks are completed and he displays an unwavering determination and core strength that make him a promising player at either the left or at the right position.

Although he was a very excellent left tackle at Syracuse, his shorter arms and less-than-stellar performance at the 2013 Senior Bowl have led many to predict Pugh to shift inside and play guard. Additionally, a shoulder surgery that led him to miss his first three games during the 2011 season. But, if both these are confirmed, Pugh has plenty of potential and has the potential to be just as good as offensive tackle from that draft class.

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