Melvin Siani OT Texas |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #71 SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 5.15 seconds (73%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #71 | |
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 5.15 seconds (73%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.7 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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79% |
| Run Blocking: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#85
Position rank:
#13 (OL)
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 2091 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Drew Shelton - Penn State |
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88% |
| Jaelyn Duncan - Maryland |
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84% |
| Tyler Steen - Alabama |
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84% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Melvin Siani grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, playing goalkeeper in the Ontario Player Development League from age 6 to 15 and basketball before he took up football as a high school senior. He played only one season of high school football, at Wyoming Seminary, a prep school in Pennsylvania,, and was a first-team all-conference pick before signing with Temple.Siani redshirted at Temple in 2023, making his first start against SMU, and started nine games in 2024, beginning at right tackle and then making his first start at left tackle against UTSA. He transferred to Wake Forest for 2025 and started all 13 games without allowing a sack, earning recognition for his pass blocking in the Mayo Bowl win. He played 859 snaps that season and allowed nine pressures, though he was flagged seven times.
Siani entered the transfer portal with a do-not-contact tag and signed with Texas within hours, which led to tampering accusations on social media, and On3 had reported that Wake Forest had signed him to a contract extension. He has started every game at right tackle for Texas, including the 24-23 win over No. 1 Ohio State, and has 30 starts in 35 career games. He has played more than 500 snaps and allowed four sacks and 12 pressures in eight games for a 6-2 team.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Allowed no sacks in 13 starts at Wake Forest in 2025
- Calm, balanced pass sets with long arms that land first
- Soccer footwork shows in his lateral slides and recovery
- Has started at both tackle spots for three programs
- Good athlete for the position, with a forty in the good range
- Experienced starter with 30 career starts across three programs
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Gave up four sacks in eight games after moving to right tackle
- Run blocking lacks the drive to move defensive linemen off the ball
- Penalties remain an issue, with seven in 2025 and four this season
- Still raw technically after one season of high school football
Scouting Report: Summary
Siani is a long, athletic tackle who has developed quickly. A former youth soccer goalkeeper who played only one season of high school football, he has started 30 college games at three programs and played both tackle spots. His pass sets are calm and balanced, his long arms land first, and his footwork from soccer shows in his lateral slides and his ability to recover when he is beaten early.His 2025 season at Wake Forest was his best. He started all 13 games without allowing a sack and was recognized for his pass protection in the Mayo Bowl win. That tape made him one of the most sought-after linemen in the portal, and Texas signed him within hours of his entry, a move that drew tampering accusations and questions about a reported contract extension at Wake Forest. He now has 30 starts in 35 games across three programs.
However, the move to right tackle at Texas has been uneven. He has allowed four sacks and 12 pressures in eight games, and he has been flagged four times after seven penalties in 2025. His run blocking lacks the drive to move defensive linemen off the ball, and he is still raw technically after so little high school football. He has started every game for a 6-2 team, including the win over No. 1 Ohio State. He has also allowed four quarterback hits.
Overall, Siani is a developing tackle whose length, footwork and athletic background give him a high ceiling. He projects as a third-round tackle with the ceiling of a starting tackle and the floor of a swing tackle. His soccer background and late start in football suggest his best football is still ahead of him. His 30 starts across three programs show how quickly coaches have come to trust him.
How other scouting services rate Melvin Siani (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
69.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*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.