Jaeden Roberts OG Alabama |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Scouting Report: Weaknesses

• Run game tape got worse from 2023 onward; not the progression you want to see from a senior.
• Second-level work is poor; takes bad angles to linebackers and arrives late to combo targets.
• Footwork is sloppy fitting up run blocks; misses his aiming points too often on tape.
• Plays stiff through the hips and lacks the bend to stay balanced through contact and in space.
• Ends up on the ground more than any starting guard at this level should.
• Quick-twitch interior rushers who counter off his initial set can catch him lunging and off-balance.
• Injuries over the last two years have visibly restricted his movement and lateral quickness.

Scouting Report: Summary

Roberts' physical tools translate best in pass protection, where he can sit in his stance, use his anchor, and let defenders come to him. When a rusher tries to walk him back with a bull rush, Roberts holds his ground. His length makes it difficult for interior defenders to get into his chest, and his 2025 film showed better patience in his sets than previous seasons. There is a foundation to build on in the passing game, and for a team that needs a sturdy presence inside the pocket, he gives you something to work with on day one.

The run game is where the tape gets rougher. His power shows up on down blocks and angle assignments when he catches defenders flush, but the footwork fitting up those blocks is inconsistent and his second-level work is poor. He takes bad angles climbing to linebackers, plays stiff through his hips, and ends up on the ground too often. The technique problems limit what should be his bread and butter given his size and strength. Games and stunts also give him trouble in protection, so the mental processing still needs work even in his stronger phase.

The injuries over his final two seasons add uncertainty. His movement looked restricted at times, and whether that stems from health or physical limitation matters for his projection. Roberts fits as a developmental guard in a scheme that values pocket integrity and runs gap concepts that keep him working in tight spaces. If a line coach can clean up the footwork and get him more comfortable on the move, there is starter potential. But the run game limitations and durability questions mean patience is required.