McClendon Curtis OT Chattanooga | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
McClendon Curtis OT Chattanooga
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.24 seconds (55%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 09/16/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.24 seconds (55%*) | |
| Age: 24.7 DOB: 09/16/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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59% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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98% |
| Run Blocking: |
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91% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#196
Position rank:
#31
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| College Games: 28 College Snaps: 1826 | ||
247 RATING: 79/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
McClendon Curtis from Central High School was rated a 2-star prospect by 247 Sports with a rating of 0.790. Following high school, Curtis opted to join Chattanooga.In 2019 as a freshman Curtis saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 196 snaps for the Mocs. He allowed just 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks while playing most of his snaps at right guard.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 4 games and a total of 264 snaps. He conceded just 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at right guard.
In 2021 as a junior Curtis saw action in 10 games and totaled 635 snaps. He gave up just 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at right guard.
In 2022 as a senior Curtis saw action in 11 games and played a total of 731 snaps for the Mocs. He allowed just 2 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and no sacks while playing the majority of his snaps at left tackle, and the rest at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when Curtis has them on the ground. Curtis shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #91. He wrote, "He chose to stay at hometown Chattanooga coming out of high school over FBS offers from Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, MTSU, Ohio, Temple and Western Kentucky. This offseason Curtis has deadlifted 775 pounds, power-cleaned 345, and his body fat was measured at 23.7 percent."
- He will have a chance to develop as a right tackle or possibly inside at guard, where he could be an interesting prospect for a zone-blocking team. If nothing else, that versatility is enough to make him at least a quality reserve.
- A smooth mover and covers a lot of ground, working hard to mirror rushers; agile and keeps his feet moving.
- Curtis flashes power and nastiness in the run game, able to win at the point of attack and athletic enough to get out as a pulling blocker before landing blocks on the move at the second level.
- Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Curtis doesn’t have good enough feet to play left tackle at the next level, and his body type would make for a difficult switch to a guard spot.
- He’s better moving forward than Curtis is retreating as a pass protector, where he often seems to be a bit out of sync.
- Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending.
- Can struggle to stay engaged, especially on the second level. His hand placement can be sloppy, costing him power.
McClendon Curtis percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate McClendon Curtis (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
182.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
41.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.