I dont rate him to be honest. I think he lack a lot of technique, he does as you say though, look strong, and he did beat Jacobs in the Box offs, I watched that, so.........
Just watched a clip of him against White, looks decent, goes to the body, likes control, dictate distance with the jab, might have to look out for pulling back on his punches a bit, fighting too flat footed too much of time, but as you say, if he keeps improving, looks decent.