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OT Scouting Reports - 2025
Bird’s Eye View: Positional Analysis
Positional Grade: B-
The 2025 OT class does not have the depth of last year's class but has two of the best OT prospects to enter the league in years - Kelvin Banks (Texas) and Will Campbell (LSU) - who both look like ten year starters at OLT in the NFL. There are more than a half dozen other OTs who earn third round grades or better - Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona), , Josh Simmons (Ohio State), Aireontae Ersery (Minnesota), Armand Membou (Missouri), Emery Jones (LSU), and Josh Conerly & Ajani Cornelius (Oregon). There are also a couple of intriguing developmental OTs including Carson Vinson (Alabama A&M) and Cameron Williams (Texas) who could become a starter after a season or two of seasoning.
Kelvin Banks / Texas
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Good height with solid, well-distributed mass on an NFL body. Good wingspan. Plays with outstanding bend and leverage. Very balanced and agile. Very strong and can anchor and negate the bull rush with power and superior technique. Well-coached and ready to contribute from day one. Naturally athletic and mirror and slides extremely well – smooth and fluid for his size. Great mobility and pulls out to the second level extremely well. Very strong hand punch – shoots hands with purpose and has impressive grip strength. Fundamentally solid and disciplined. Handles speed and power equally well. Good twitch displayed at the snap. Extremely durable and tough. Some teams will downgrade Banks as an OT due to arm length, thinking his skill set works better inside at guard. But his lateral agility and experience makes him a strong candidate to be a blindside pocket protector in the NFL.
Kelvin Banks / Texas
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Rashawn Slater / LA Chargers
Will Campbell / LSU
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Jordan Mailata / Philadelphia
Will Campbell / LSU
Prototypical size with ideal physical dimensions – natural size with a huge frame, big hands, and a large wingspan. Third year as a starter in the SEC – started as a true freshman. Plays with an outstanding base and great natural bend. Excellent balance and adjusts to movement well. Moves smoothly and slides gracefully – exceedingly difficult to beat with a speed rush. Shoots his hands with purpose – punch is strong and impactful. Very good grip strength. Engages a block and works to finish – plays with a mean streak. Physical and strong – very difficult to move in a bull rush due to anchoring ability. Smart and understands angles and games.
Josh Conerly / Oregon
6’4 & 1/8” / 313 / 34” Arms / 10 & ¼” Hands / 81” Wingspan
Very good size with a large frame, good overall length, and solid mass. Plays with natural bend and leverage. Quick into his run block and displays excellent twitch at the snap. Wide base and very good balance. Moves laterally well and adjusts well to perimeter speed. Kicks out well to block outside leverage on stretch and screen plays. Very athletic and can pull effectively to the second level. Effectively isolates the rusher’s hands and keeps him from extending his arms. Displays the ability to use his hands to control the opposing player. Works to sustain and finish blocks. Needs to add some additional shock to his hands but placement and grip strength are as good as there is in this class. Feisty and competitive blocker with a nasty edge.
Josh Conerly / Oregon
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Charles Cross / Seattle
Ajani Cornelius / Oregon
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Wanya Morris / Kansas City
Ajani Cornelius / Oregon
Transfer from Rhode Island. Looks the part with the height, frame, mass, and length desired blocking on the outside. Plays with good bend. Very balanced and controlled in his movements – technically sound and well-coached. Moves well laterally and picks up speed well. Keeps hands too low and needs to improve hand use – too often fails to shoot hands or is late in firing. Placement and consistency of his punch needs development, although he has plenty of shock in his punch. Needs to work to sustain blocks better and add a nastier edge to his game.
Brandon Crenshaw-Dixon / Florida
6’6 & 5/8” / 313 / 34 & ½” Arms / 10 & 3/8” Hands / 83” Wingspan
Transfer from San Diego State. Possesses NFL size – with the desired height, length, and mass for lining up outside. Has huge hands (10 and 3/8”), long arms (34 and ½”), and a large wingspan (83”) desired at OT. Very experienced college starter. Played primarily ORT for the Gators. Plays with a wide base and average bend. Carries hands low which slows quickness of hand use. Fires hands and replaces, working to sustain, but punches lack power. Lacks core strength and can have difficulty handling power. Athletic and works to the second level well in the run game where he uses his length well to control the LB. Mirror and slides effectively but struggles the further he is required to move. Uses length well to disarm EDGE Rushers moves. Smart and well-schooled – stays controlled and does not over extend. Plays with a competitive and nasty edge desired in OL. Lacks some desired strength and anchoring ability against the bull rush.
Brandon Crenshaw-Dixon / Florida
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Thayer Munford / Las Vegas
Aireontae Ersery / Minnesota
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Rasheed Walker / Green Bay
Aireontae Ersery / Minnesota
6’5 & ¾” / 337 / 34” Arms / 9 & 3/8” Hands / 81 & ¼” Wingspan
Possesses ideal NFL measureables – tall, big frame, solid, well-distributed mass, and great overall length with grapevines for arms. Plays with great bend and natural leverage. Strong punch but placement is inconsistent. Tends to overset to the outside, attempting to neutralize speed, and is susceptible to counter moves back to the inside. Needs work on hand use – shooting and replacing hands needs development. Extremely strong and is a punishing run blocker but has a tendency to lean on the defender when tired. Skips out to the second level with ease. Very fluid with light feet and an easy kick slide. Raw and technique needs development. Needs to sustain blocks better. Has been dinged up with nagging ankle injuries this season.
Myles Hinton / Michigan
Transfer from Stanford. Ideal combination of frame, length, and mass. Massive wingspan. Very good athlete with the mobility to lead out to the second level on run plays. Light feet and good agility that allows him to mirror and slide effectively, although he struggles the further he is required to slide. Very strong and when he anchors, he is extremely difficult to bull rush. Strong and can bully a defender when he gets his hands on him. Very strong grip strength. Uses length well to sustain the block. Missed significant time with injuries in 2024 and his medical evaluation will be heavily influential on his draft status.
Myles Hinton / Michigan
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Tyler Guyton / Dallas
Emery Jones / LSU
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Mike McGlinchey / Denver
Emery Jones / LSU
6’4 & ¾” / 312 / 34 & ¾” Arms / 10& ¾” Hands / 82 & ½” Wingspan
​Very good size with the frame, mass, and length desired on the outside. Has huge hands and tremendous grip strength. Has a significant reach and the physical profile desired at OT. Plays with good bend and leverage – fundamentally solid technician. Most effective on the second level punishing LBs – plays with a serious mean streak, gets good fits on LBs, and is effective pulling. Very strong and can withstand a bull rush due to strength and bend. Handles speed well in a box but struggles the farther he moves and falls off too many blocks or gives up the edge out wide. Could be an ideal OG but has the size and athleticism to man ORT.
Chase Lundt / UCONN
Looks the part with NFL height, length, mass, and frame. Plays ORT for the Huskies. Possesses a large wingspan desired on the outside. Naturally athletic and smooth – natural ease of movement and fluidity. Plays with a wide base and good bend although he will get over extended at times and fall off blocks. Catches too much and lacks some desired power and strength. Typically anchors well but is susceptible to a powerful bull rush. Needs to improve power and placement of his punch. Fights to sustain in pass protection. Handles speed off the edge well due to athleticism and technique – has the foot quickness and movement skills to handle blindside pass protector duties. Controlled and balanced – neutralized the speed rush of EDGE Fadil Diggs of Syracuse. Flashes quick twitch at the snap in the run game and when he does, generates movement.
Chase Lundt / UCONN
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Jaelyn Duncan / Tennessee
Jack Nelson / Wisconsin
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Taylor Decker / Detroit
Jack Nelson / Wisconsin
Looks the part with the height, overall length, frame, mass, and large wingspan that is desired in NFL OLTs. Plays balanced with a wide base and good leverage – sinks his hips and gets movement in the run game. Moves well laterally with the agility and range to handle speed off the edge. Lacks some strength and is susceptible to a quality bull rush. Needs to add shock to his punch to stun opposing defenders better. Lack of upper body strength causes him to fall off too many blocks.
Jalen Rivers / Miami, Fl
6’5 & 3/8” / 337 / 34 & 3/8” Arms / 10 & 1/8” Hands
Looks the part of an OLT with long arms, a large frame, and good mass. Extremely large wingspan. Plays with good leverage and a wide base. Sinks hips and anchors effectively against the bull rush. Very balanced and handles movements and games well. Easy kick slide and handles speed off the edge well. Athletic enough to get out to the second level and engage LBs. Needs to improve hand use and punch power – punches too easily discarded. Needs to improve ability to sustain blocks better. Technically proficient – positions well and plays with good bend and leverage. Intelligent and aware. Slides inside to OLG at times and looks natural inside and works well in combination blocks – NFL future may be at guard.
Jalen Rivers / Miami, Fl
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Tristan Wirfs / Tampa Bay
Tyrion Davis-Price
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Sam Ehlinger, Indianapolis
RB, Jr., LSU
600.0 / 223 lbs / 4.48 40
(**UPDATED 3/22**)
Big RB with a powerful frame and excellent size. Gains his yards between the tackles, running with great pad level and churning his legs on contact – displays great contact balance. Surprisingly light feet and loose hips allows him to make cuts most RBs his size cannot make. Never a full-time starter being used mostly in a committee system. Limited wear and tear. Not used much in pass protection but plays with good form and anchors effectively. Inexperienced as a receiving option. Lacks long speed. Had his most productive season as a senior in 2021 going for over 1,000 yards. Combine invitee
Jonah Savaiinaea / Arizona
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Taliese Fuaga / New Orleans
Jonah Savaiinaea / Arizona
6’3 & ¾” / 339 / 34 & ½” Arms / 10 & ¼” Hands / 81 & ¾” Wingspan
Huge prospect with a massive frame, natural girth, and long arms. Huge hands and tremendous grip strength. Has experience at both OLT and ORT with the power and strength to flourish inside at guard in the NFL. Despite size, mirror and slides and handles speed rushers well. Shoots hands with power – strong punch that can stun the defensive player. Very physically strong and powerful. Sinks hips and anchors effectively against the bull rush. Easy kick slide and moves very well for such a big man but can be stressed by speed. Efficient and smart. Plays with good balance.
Valentin Senn / UCONN
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Transfer from Colorado. Austrian-born. Possesses NFL height, length, and frame with adequate mass. Plays OLT for the Huskies. Adequate wingspan. Waist bender whose base is too narrow and plays too straight-legged – susceptible to both power and speed off the edge. Natural upper body strength. Limited athleticism on display when faced with a speed rusher (see match up with Fadil Diggs of Syracuse) and has difficulty handling combination moves. Catches too much and needs to improve punch power and placement. Carries hands too low which hinders punch effectiveness. Effective as a drive blocker – initiates contact and drives legs. Works well in combination blocks.
Valentin Senn / UCONN
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Dalton Wagner / Las Vegas
Josh Simmons / Ohio State
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Paris Johnson / Arizona
Josh Simmons / Ohio State
Transfer from San Diego State. Prototypical size – big frame, ideal height, solid, well-distributed mass and very long arms. Has consistently improved throughout his time in Columbus. Plays with good bend and a wide base. Moves easily with light feet and mirror and slides well. Good power and strength. Plays with a wide base and good bend. Smart technician who walls off well but can also generate movement in the run game. Needs to continue to develop hand use to improve power and consistency of placement. Left Oregon game in October on a cart with a non-contact knee injury – out for the season.
Branson Taylor / Pittsburgh
Very good physical dimensions for OT – very good height, a well-filled in frame, and a huge wingspan. Plays with a wide base. Needs to drive legs and sustain blocks better – will allow the Edge to get to his outside shoulder and beat him. Fires low out of his stance and typically initiates contact on run plays. Fluid and athletic with an easy kick slide. A bit of a waist bender who needs to stay low to maintain effectiveness – when his pads rise, he is susceptible to both speed and power. Plays with a wide base and good balance. Hand use needs improvement to better sustain blocks – shock and placement need additional development.
Branson Taylor / Pittsburgh
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Julian Pearl / Cleveland
Carson Vinson / Alabama A&M
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Kaleb McGary / Atlanta
Carson Vinson / Alabama A&M
6’6 & 7/8” / 314 / 35 & ¼” Arms / 10 & 1/8” Hands / 83 & ¾” Wingspan
Fantastic physique – well-defined musculature, lean muscle mass, and tremendous length with grapevines for arms. Started 12 games at OLT in 2024. Played nearly the entire game at OLT in the Senior Bowl. Naturally strong and athletic. Plays with natural bend and leverage. Fluid with natural athleticism and movement skills. Fights and competes – has an aggressive attitude that OL coaches will love. Raw and needs a lot of skill development. Footwork is sloppy – stops moving his legs on contact and relies on upper body strength to win. Tends to over set and then gets beaten with either speed or power. Reaches and grabs when beaten and needs to play with better balance and lean. Nice initial shock with his punch but placement is inconsistent and he fails to replace them when discarded. Will need time on a practice squad but skills and upside are enticing.
Trey Wedig / Indiana
Transfer from Wisconsin. Very good frame, mass, and overall length with a large wingspan. Starting ORT for the Hoosiers. Plays with a wide base and good bend. Shoots out low out of his stance in the run game and typically initiates contact. Quick out to the second level, where he gets good fits on LBs. Fluid and has light feet – mirror and slides well and generally handles speed on the edge well. Lacks some desired strength and power and can be overpowered by a strong bull rush. Has some balance issues and is on the ground too much. Needs to improve hand use – punch lacks power and placement is inconsistent.
Trey Wedig / Indiana
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Walker Little / Jacksonville
Cameron Williams / Texas
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Cameron Williams / Texas
Very good frame, mass, and length – looks the part of what NFL OL coaches want in their OTs. Well-coached and his fundamentals are solid – plays with a good base and bend, plays with good arm extension, and plays on the balls of his feet. Very balanced and rarely off his feet. Very strong – when he latches on, it is typically over. Very strong punch but placement is inconsistent and his hands shoot outside the numbers too often. Lumbers when he slides but is effective – has trouble with speed coming off the edge and struggles the farther he has to slide. Lacks discipline and is prone to false starts, lining up improperly, or other similar issues associated with focus. Just starting to tap into his potential and would have been better served returning for another year of college football but looks like an eventual starter, if he can iron out some of his nagging inconsistencies.