Tate Ratledge OG Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tate Ratledge OG Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.35 seconds (42%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.35 seconds (42%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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88% |
| Run Blocking: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#74
Position rank:
#13
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1965 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Marquis Hayes - Oklahoma |
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90% |
| Zak Zinter - Michigan |
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89% |
| Chandler Zavala - NC State |
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85% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ratledge emerged as a three-sport force at Darlington School, where his athletic versatility shone through as a football standout, basketball player, and accomplished shot-putter. The son of former Tennessee Tech star Dean Ratledge, football excellence runs in the family bloodlines. His high school career culminated in a selection to the 2020 All-American Bowl and a spot on Sports Illustrated's First Team All-American offense, setting the stage for his next chapter.After arriving in Athens as a highly-touted four-star recruit, Ratledge's journey to becoming a cornerstone of Georgia's dominant offensive line wasn't without its hurdles. A season-ending Lisfranc injury in his first career start against Clemson in 2021 tested his resilience, but he bounced back to claim the starting right guard spot in 2022. His ascension continued with All-SEC First Team honors in 2023, anchoring an offensive line that ranked first in the SEC in sacks allowed and paved the way for the nation's fifth-ranked offense.
The 2024 season saw Ratledge elevate his game to new heights, earning First Team All-American honors from the AFCA despite missing four games with an ankle injury that required TightRope surgery. His return sparked Georgia's offensive line, culminating in an SEC Co-Offensive Line Player of the Week performance against Tennessee that showcased his impact on one of college football's most formidable units.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Devastating power at the point of attack with heavy hands that jar defenders on initial contact, consistently creating immediate displacement on drive blocks
- Exceptional anchor ability in pass protection, displaying refined technique to absorb bull rushes while maintaining pocket integrity
- Natural leverage player who consistently wins the pad level battle, using his thick frame and strong base to control the point of attack
- Executes combo blocks with impressive timing and feel, showing fluid transitions from double teams to climbing to the second level
- Brings a nasty demeanor to the trenches, finishing blocks through the whistle and setting a physical tone that energizes the entire offensive line
- Shows impressive recovery ability when initially beaten, rarely giving up on plays and fighting to re-establish position
- Demonstrates excellent awareness of stunts and twists, communicating effectively with teammates to handle defensive line games
- Outstanding grip strength allows him to latch onto defenders and sustain blocks, particularly effective on down blocks and seal assignments
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited position flexibility with experience almost exclusively at right guard could impact his value to teams needing versatile depth
- Can occasionally get overaggressive in pass protection against quicker interior rushers, leading to balance issues and recovery situations
- Injury history raises some durability concerns, with two significant lower body injuries during his college career
- Sometimes struggles to adjust in space against smaller, shifty linebackers when working to the second level
- Hand placement can run wide against defenders with good length, allowing them to get into his chest and compromise his leverage
Scouting Report: Summary
Ratledge is a rock-solid guard prospect who should compete for a starting role by mid-season of his rookie year. His powerful base and refined pass-protection skills will appeal to teams looking to shore up their interior offensive line, though he'll need some technical refinement to reach his ceiling at the next level. The tape shows a player who can handle the physical demands of the NFL trenches, particularly in power-based running schemes.What jumps off the film is Ratledge's ability to maintain pocket integrity against interior pressure. His anchor against bull rushes and awareness of stunts will translate immediately to the pro game. While he doesn't offer the position flexibility of some interior line prospects, his mastery of the right guard spot compensates for this limitation. The game isn't too big for him - he's shown he can handle elite SEC defensive tackles and should continue that trajectory against NFL competition.
Zone-heavy teams might look elsewhere early in the draft, but squads running gap and power schemes will see Ratledge as an ideal fit for their ground attack. His combination of power, technique, and competitive toughness projects him as a reliable NFL starter with room to develop into a high-end guard if he can stay healthy and continue refining his movement skills. Smart money has him coming off the board in the third round to a team looking to bolster their interior line depth with starter upside.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Tate Ratledge (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
67.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
16.0
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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.