Joshua Gray OG Oregon State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Joshua Gray OG Oregon State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/05/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.04 seconds (93%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | |
| Last Updated: 03/05/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.04 seconds (93%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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65% |
| Run Blocking: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#190
Position rank:
#33
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| College Games: 56 College Snaps: 3747 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#70
Pos Rank:
#30
State Rank:
#49
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| C.J. Hanson - Holy Cross |
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84% |
| Jon Gaines II - UCLA |
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82% |
| Caleb Chandler - Louisville |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
After leading his team to impressive 12-1 and 10-2 records during his junior and senior campaigns, Joshua Gray signed with Oregon State in February 2018 but grey-shirted that fall before officially joining the program in January 2019. The 6'5", 299-pound lineman got his feet wet with a single appearance against Oregon that year before redshirting, then seized a starting role in 2020 and never looked back, embarking on a remarkable run that would conclude with an Oregon State record 56 career starts.The redshirt freshman immediately established himself as a force in the Pac-12, earning Second-Team All-Conference honors in 2020 while helping spring Jermar Jefferson to nearly 900 rushing yards in just seven games. Gray's sophomore campaign proved even more impressive as he anchored an offensive line that paved the way for B.J. Baylor's conference-leading 1,337 rushing yards while surrendering the fewest sacks in the Pac-12 (14). His junior season brought more accolades, including two Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week honors and an unusual highlight when he caught a backwards pass for a 3-yard touchdown against San Diego State – showcasing the athleticism that complements his technical prowess.
After four years manning the left tackle position, Gray made a position switch to guard for his final collegiate season in 2024. The transition looked seamless as he started all 12 games, logging a team-high 916 snaps while allowing just one sack and committing only one penalty. This final chapter in his decorated college career – which included multiple All-Pac-12 selections and Midseason All-American recognition from The Athletic – demonstrated the versatility that might prove crucial to his NFL prospects, concluding a collegiate journey that featured a streak of 44 consecutive starts from 2020-2023 and nearly 4,000 total offensive snaps.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Showcases surprising straight-line explosion with a 5.04 forty time and 1.73 ten-yard split (6th among offensive linemen) that translates to effective pull blocks.
- Displays exceptional positional versatility, transitioning seamlessly from four years at tackle to guard while also practicing center snaps at the combine.
- Brings bone-crushing grip strength to the trenches, latching onto defenders with vice-like hands that maintain control through the whistle and rarely let go once engaged.
- Processes complex defensive fronts with veteran awareness, identifying stunts and second-level targets quickly despite limited time at guard.
- Demonstrates impressive competitive toughness and durability, evidenced by his school-record 56 starts and remarkable 44 consecutive starts during his career.
- Shows excellent technical discipline in pass protection with consistent knee bend, flat back, and head placement that creates leverage advantages against both power and speed.
- Times his punch delivery with surgical precision, landing inside hand placement that controls defenders' chest plates and dictates engagement terms.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks explosive lower-body drive off the snap, reflected in his bottom-tier broad jump (8'8") that limits his ability to generate immediate displacement in the run game.
- Short arms (31 3/8") that fall well below NFL tackle thresholds, creating matchup problems against defenders with good reach.
- Gets handsy when beaten around the edge instead of moving his feet, leading to off-balance recovery attempts and vulnerability to counter moves.
- Shows hesitation and timing issues on combo blocks, either releasing too early to climb or sticking too long before attacking linebackers.
- Struggles to redirect once beaten, displaying adequate but not elite change-of-direction skills when forced to adjust against crafty counter moves.
Scouting Report: Summary
Gray presents an intriguing mix of verified athleticism and technical development needs as he transitions to the pro game. His combine testing revealed surprising straight-line speed with that 5.04 forty time, but his limited length confirms what the tape suggests – he belongs inside at guard despite spending most of his college career at tackle. When driving forward in the run game, Gray shows the ability to create movement through sustained effort and hand placement rather than overwhelming initial surge, a style that meshes with his middling broad jump numbers but strong RAS score.The five-year starter brings substantial experience to the table but remains raw in certain aspects of interior line play. His pass protection displays measured improvement but lacks the same confidence he shows when run blocking, particularly against complex stunts and twists that force rapid adjustments. While his athletic testing suggests untapped potential in space, Gray's film reveals a player who wins more through positioning and technique than natural gifts. His ceiling will ultimately depend on how quickly he can refine his hand placement and footwork to compensate for length limitations against NFL-caliber defenders.
His blend of functional athleticism (evident in that impressive 10-yard split) and competitive toughness makes him a developmental prospect with upside, though patience will be required as he continues refining his craft at guard. The tape reveals a lunch-pail worker who consistently gives full effort but needs continued coaching on leverage points and situational awareness.
Written By:
Lennox Tate
Joshua Gray percentiles vs other Offensive Guards (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Joshua Gray (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
162.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
*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.