Sowells played tackle at Indiana, but he is better suited to play guard in the NFL because of his lack of size and consistency blocking in space. A good athlete with the foot quickness to get out of stance and set to block quickly -- is able to re-direct to adjust in pass protection in a small area. Has long, strong arms, and when he uses them aggressively, he can jolt defensive linemen upright and holds his ground against bull rushers -- once he locks up with both hands on defensive linemen, he can usually hold his man in place and keep him out of the play. Not an aggressive run blocker, but rather more of a positional, seal blocker who does not consistently stay over his feet and maintain the block. More than anything, Sowells has the natural size, strength and athletic ability to start at guard in the NFL, but he needs to use better blocking technique and footwork. Overall, Sowells is going to be a draft pick because of his natural athleticism, but will struggle to become anything more than a solid backup unless his level of competitiveness and aggressiveness greatly improves.

Sowells is a good athlete with the quick feet to chip defensive tackles and get through to the second level to seal block linebackers well. He can pull and get out in front to lead block on outside runs. Has very good natural strength, and when he blocks with leverage, a wide base and uses his hands aggressively, he can stand up bull rushers in their tracks and can move defensive linemen out of the play on inside runs. He is alert and aware in pass protection, which helps him switch off well with other offensive linemen against defensive stunts.

Sowells does not block with good technique consistently, which really hinders his production -- blocks straight-legged, upright and does not use hands aggressively, which leads to bull rushers driving him backward into quarterback's lap too often. Doesn't keep his feet moving to stay after pass blocks long enough, which often allows his man to beat him and pressure the quarterback. Doesn't fire off the ball on in-line run blocks and usually ends up standing and pushing, and can't get movement. Has a bad habit of stopping his feet, leaning and bending at the waist when he tries to maintain contact on the second level, which leads to him falling off his blocks too often.