Marcus Mbow OT Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Marcus Mbow OT Purdue
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/19/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.25 seconds (53%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | |
| Last Updated: 02/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.25 seconds (53%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.6 / 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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78% |
| Run Blocking: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#48
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1818 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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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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| Sean Rhyan - UCLA |
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92% |
| Cade Mays - Tennessee |
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88% |
| Wanya Morris - Oklahoma |
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87% |
Draft Profile: Bio
After a last-minute pivot from his initial Arizona State commitment, Marcus Mbow landed at Purdue, where his versatility and athletic prowess would gradually emerge as defining traits of his collegiate career. Standing 6'4" and weighing in at 300 pounds, the Wisconsin native brought a multi-sport background to West Lafayette, having honed his footwork on the basketball court before fully committing to the gridiron.Mbow's collegiate trajectory showcases a player whose positional flexibility became his calling card. After cutting his teeth in spot duty as a freshman in 2021, he seized control of the right guard position in 2022, starting all 14 games and earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors while helping quarterback Aidan O'Connell lead the conference in passing. His protection was equally crucial in spring-boarding running back Devin Mockobee to a freshman rushing record of 968 yards.
The 2023 season saw Mbow transition to right tackle, where he started six games before a leg injury cut his campaign short. He returned with renewed purpose in 2024, anchoring a Purdue offensive line that dominated Big Ten rushing statistics in conference play at 184.6 yards per game. His steady evolution from interior lineman to tackle exemplifies the kind of positional malleability that NFL teams covet.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Displays exceptional lateral agility for his size, moving with the grace of a much smaller man when pulling or reaching the second level in zone schemes
- Brings a wrestler's mentality to finishing blocks, routinely driving defenders into the turf and maintaining engagement through the whistle
- Shows advanced hand technique in pass protection, delivering a jarring initial punch while maintaining active hands throughout the rep
- Demonstrates rare positional versatility, having started games at both guard and tackle while showing the mental acuity to handle multiple positions
- Exhibits outstanding spatial awareness when working in space, consistently identifying and engaging targets on screens and pulls
- Natural knee bender who maintains leverage throughout reps, maximizing his functional strength despite a relatively light frame
- Possesses quick-twitch athleticism that shows up in his kick-slide, allowing him to mirror speed rushers effectively
- Takes smart angles in the run game, particularly when working combo blocks and climbing to the second level
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal length for tackle, with 33-inch arms that could limit his effectiveness against longer NFL edge rushers
- Shows occasional tendency to drop his head on contact, particularly when dealing with quick-penetrating defensive tackles
- Struggles to maintain anchor against power rushers, getting walked back into the pocket more often than you'd like to see
- Weight concerns at 300 pounds could limit scheme fit, particularly in power-based run schemes where mass is at a premium
- Pass protection technique at tackle remains raw, with inconsistent timing and hand placement leading to some ugly reps
Scouting Report: Summary
Looking ahead, Mbow projects as a fascinating evaluation for NFL teams. His athletic profile and versatility scream modern NFL offensive lineman, but his optimal position remains a subject of debate. In a zone-heavy scheme, he could develop into a starting tackle, though his immediate impact might come at guard where his length limitations are less exposed.The team that ultimately selects Mbow will be getting a scheme-diverse lineman with legitimate three-position flexibility. His combination of light feet and nasty finishing attitude will endear him to offensive line coaches, while his experience in both gap and zone schemes provides valuable scheme versatility. While he may need time to develop, particularly if asked to play tackle, his ceiling as a potential starter at multiple positions makes him an intriguing day two prospect.
In an NFL that increasingly values positional flexibility and athletic traits along the offensive line, Mbow represents a new breed of lineman. His best football likely remains ahead of him, particularly if paired with a coaching staff willing to be patient with his development.
Marcus Mbow percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Marcus Mbow (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
60.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0
*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.