Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 05/06/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (81%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.11 DOB: 06/04/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 05/06/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (81%*) | |
| Age: 19.11 DOB: 06/04/2005 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 92.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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77% |
| Run Blocking: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 5
Overall Rank:
#4
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1450 | ||
ESPN RATING: 91/100
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247 RATING: 99/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Amarius Mims - Georgia |
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61% |
| Aireontae Ersery - Minnesota |
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57% |
| Jalen Mayfield - Michigan |
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55% |
Draft Profile: Bio
The hulking offensive tackle from Des Moines has traveled a winding road to become one of the premier blindside protectors in college football. Born with rare physical gifts, Proctor dominated the Iowa high school scene at Southeast Polk, where his devastating blocking helped him earn five-star status across all major recruiting platforms. Standing 6'7" and tipping the scales at a massive 369 pounds, Proctor isn't just big – he's an athletic marvel who showcased his explosive power by placing fifth in the state shot put championships with a throw of 52-10.After initially committing to hometown Iowa, Proctor flipped to Alabama where he immediately seized control of the left tackle position as a true freshman in 2023. The menacing blocker started all 13 games, earning All-SEC Freshman Team honors while collecting 20 knockdown blocks across 743 snaps. His sophomore campaign brought unexpected turbulence when Nick Saban's retirement prompted a brief transfer back to Iowa, but Proctor quickly realized his mistake and returned to Tuscaloosa after just three months. Despite missing two games with a shoulder injury in 2024, he started the remaining 11 contests, showing marked improvement in technique and consistency while playing through pain.
Entering his junior year at Alabama, Proctor stands as college football's most physically imposing tackle prospect. His journey hasn't been without hurdles, but his trajectory from Iowa high school superstar to SEC trench warrior has cemented him as a blue-chip NFL prospect. His performance against Georgia's vaunted defense in 2024 – where he registered a career-high four knockdown blocks while surrendering just half a sack – demonstrated the ceiling that has NFL scouts salivating at his potential.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Mountainous frame with planetary mass that anchors like concrete against bull rushes while maintaining enough bend to redirect defenders – can make SEC edge rushers look helpless.
- Violently explosive hands that deliver thunderous initial punches capable of short-circuiting pass rushers' plans – when he connects clean, defenders' momentum dies instantly.
- Road-grading power in the run game allows him to displace defensive linemen with alarming ease – showed ability to create gaping holes against Georgia's dominant front.
- Surprising lateral quickness for a behemoth his size – covers ground with deceptive efficiency when pulling or reaching the second level on zone schemes.
- Natural knee bend and ankle flexion uncommon for players carrying 360+ pounds – can sink his hips to absorb contact while maintaining leverage against quicker defenders.
- Improving pass set angles demonstrate football intelligence and coachability – has learned to use his massive frame to funnel rushers wider, creating longer paths to the QB.
- Runs his feet on contact with bad intentions – doesn't just engage blocks but looks to bury defenders and plays with the kind of nasty temperament that sets a tone.
- Recovery ability when beaten shows his athletic potential – might get caught with an initial move but has the footwork to reestablish position before pressure arrives.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Hand placement wavers under pressure against elite speed rushers – tends to grab outside the frame when feeling threatened, leading to potential holding calls at the next level.
- Pad level rises in sustained pass protection situations, particularly when fatigued – will need to maintain leverage consistency through four quarters against NFL talent.
- Over-relies on raw power rather than refining technique in one-on-one situations – sometimes tries to maul defenders when precision would be more effective.
- Lateral redirect against counters needs refinement – can be a beat slow recognizing and responding to sophisticated pass rush sequences from elite defenders.
- Conditioning concerns at his massive size could limit effectiveness in up-tempo offenses – notably struggled maintaining performance level late in games last season.
Scouting Report: Summary
When the tape rolls on Proctor, you're watching a rare breed of tackle who combines battleship anchor strength with nimble feet that shouldn't be possible on a 369-pound frame. This kid moves defenders against their will while showing enough recovery quickness to handle NFL-caliber edge rushers. What separates him from other massive prospects is how he maintains leverage through contact – he doesn't just hit you, he unloads with violence and drives through you. Watching him maul Georgia's defensive front last season told me everything I need to know about his ceiling in this league.The big man from Alabama will transform a power run scheme from day one with his ability to create immediate displacement. You're getting a day one starter who'll open truck-sized lanes for your running game while offering solid pass protection with room to grow technically. His dominant trait is how he finishes – this isn't a passive blocker content with stalemates. Proctor seeks to break defenders' will, driving them into the turf and establishing tone. The technical refinements needed in his pass sets will come with NFL coaching, but you can't teach his natural power and athletic tools.
I see Proctor as a cornerstone left tackle who'll anchor an offensive line for the next decade. The technical issues in his game won't scare off teams picking in the top seven, and for good reason – you don't find humans built like this with his movement skills often. Put him in a downhill scheme that lets him fire off the ball and punish defenders, and you've got yourself a potential All-Pro tackle. He's shown enough improvement each season to believe his ceiling remains untapped.
How other scouting services rate Kadyn Proctor (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
12.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*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.