This issue with hand placement is significant because it prevents Aireontae from fully utilizing his natural power and length. By failing to win the inside leverage battle, he often finds himself reacting rather than dictating the engagement. This can lead to him being knocked off balance or struggling to sustain blocks, especially against defenders with refined hand-fighting techniques. Improving this aspect of his game will be crucial for his transition to the next level.
Moreover, his punch is both slow and weak, which might be surprising given his natural power. This naturally ties in with his hand technique, which we mentioned earlier, but similarly, Aireontae can be put in difficulty because of this.

It is also not uncommon to see him get shocked by a powerful explosive punch, sometimes even to the point of losing his balance when it happens, due to the next two points we will discuss. For now, just like his poor hand placement, his punch will also need to be improved.

Another key aspect of Ersery's game is the quality of his footwork, which leaves much to be desired—particularly his tendency to stop his legs once the block is engaged. This alone could be costly for him at the pro level, where he will face opponents with a completely different level of athleticism.

Regularly stopping his legs can quickly put Aireontae in danger, as he is quite vulnerable to certain weight transfers during games. Think of it as recurring balance issues. This happens not only when he absorbs powerful punches or well-executed bull rushes but also when a defender makes an unexpected change of direction. Ersery can find himself off balance, putting him at risk of losing his rep. This is an area that will need dedicated work.
Unfortunately, that's not all. Still on his footwork, he will need to make significant improvements in Kick and Slide situations, where, despite his experience, he too often places his weight on the balls of his feet. His feet remain flat, and if he gets pushed by a powerful or highly mobile player, he can quickly shift his weight onto his heels, leading to inevitable imbalance.

But if Aireontae finds himself so "easily" off balance, it's also because he often plays way too high. Whether in Pass Pro or Run Block situations, Ersery frequently stands straight up like a pole. As a result, he lacks any power angles, isn’t in a position that allows him to maintain a wide base for proper footing, and logically ends up with a poorly placed center of gravity. This, in turn, prevents him from being stable and makes it easier for opponents to knock him off balance.

Moreover, this issue makes another weakness in Aireontae’s game even more apparent—his lack of agility. Due to his size, Ersery struggles to move fluidly and, more importantly, to change direction quickly. That’s a given. But by playing so high, he does himself no favors in improving even slightly in this specific area. Additionally, it’s important to note that because of his agility issues, Aireontae is quite ineffective in screen pass situations, often completely missing the block he was supposed to execute. This is unfortunate, considering his otherwise interesting mobility. 

For a player of his size, I’m sorry, but his ability to anchor is mediocre. I see him getting pushed back too often, collapsing the pocket behind him. This is more of a technical issue than one of strength or weight. It all comes back to the same problems—his hand placement is too wide, his pad level is way too high with no power angles, and as a result, Ersery is far too vulnerable to defenders who properly utilize leverage. This is a serious issue because, given his size, anchoring should almost be his number one weapon in pass protection.

Finally, the last issue that really bothers me with Aireontae is his bad habit of becoming a spectator when he misses his blocks. He tends to just watch the play unfold instead of trying to engage another defender to at least make up for his mistake. This happened multiple times this season, and he needs to understand that just because he missed his assignment doesn’t mean he’s useless for the rest of the play. You never know what might happen, and even a small block on a free defender can turn out to be crucial. This was actually one of Dominick Puni’s strengths (Guard for the Niners) last year, and it ended up playing a key role in San Francisco’s evaluation of him.