2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Name: Kadyn Proctor (20.9 on draft night)

Position: OT - Primarily LT

School: Alabama Crimson Tide

Class: Junior (2025 season)

Hometown: Des Moines / Pleasant Hill, Iowa (Southeast Polk High School)

Recruiting Rank: 5-star recruit (247Sports: Top-5 nationally, #1 OT in 2023 class; originally committed to Iowa before flipping to Alabama)

Draft Projections (March 2026):

• ESPN (Mel Kiper Big Board, updated March 2026) → Top-20 overall (OT4-5)

• Pro Football Network (PFN Big Board, March 2026) → Late 1st round

• PFF (Big Board, updated March 2026) → Top OL (OT4-5)

• NFL.com (Lance Zierlein prospect profile) → Day 1 projection

• NFL Draft Buzz (profile) → Late 1st / early 2nd round

• Consensus (NFL Mock Draft Database, March 2026) → Late 1st round (Expected: 1st round, range 15-35)

Career Background

Kadyn Proctor was a five-star recruit and the highest-rated offensive tackle in the 2023 class out of Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. He enrolled at Alabama and started every game as a true freshman at left tackle in 2023, a trial-by-fire experience against SEC competition. After Nick Saban’s retirement, Proctor briefly transferred to Iowa in early 2024 before returning to Alabama, where he has started every game since. In 2025, as a junior, he anchored the Crimson Tide’s offensive line, earning consensus All-American honors and helping Alabama compete at a high level.

Proctor has a clean off-field record with no arrests or known issues. He is described as a high-character, hard-working player with a strong work ethic. Coaches have praised his toughness, leadership, and ability to overcome early challenges. A multi-sport athlete in high school (basketball, track & field shot put), he brings athleticism and competitiveness to the position. He has participated in team community service and is viewed positively in the Alabama program.

NFL Combine Measurements & Testing

(Ranking Percentile Among Peers)

•  Height: 6’7” (76%)

•  Weight: 352 lbs (100%)

•  Arm Length: 33⅜” (29%)

•  Hand Size: 9¾” (34%)

•  40-Yard Dash: 5.21 seconds (61%)

•  10-Yard Split: 1.84 seconds (25%)

•  Vertical Jump: 32.5” (92%) 🟢

•  Broad Jump: 9’1” / 109 inches (83%)

•  3-Cone Drill: N/A

•  20-Yard Shuttle: N/A

•  Relative Athletic Score (RAS): ~8.7 (strong for massive size) 🟢

•  Bench Press: 25 reps (55%)

Proctor’s combination of elite size and surprising athleticism (especially vertical and broad for his weight) stood out at the Combine.

Verified 2025 PFF Stats

•  Games Played: 13+ (full starter)

•  Snap Count: High volume (primarily left tackle)

•  PFF OFF Grade: 85.4 🟢 (top-10 among qualified tackles)

•  PFF PBLK Grade: 81.8 🟢

•  PFF RBLK Grade: 81.6 🟢

•  Total pressures: Low (reports of ~18 pressures and 1-2 sacks allowed in key metrics)

•  Pass Block Efficiency: Strong

•  Penalties: Low

Scouting Report Summary

Proctor is a massive, powerful left tackle with rare size and surprising movement skills for his frame. He plays with heavy hands, strong anchor, and the ability to dominate in the run game while holding up well in pass protection. His best traits shine in power/gap schemes where he can displace defenders.

Strengths

• Elite size and play strength — overwhelms defenders with power and torque.

• Good athleticism for his massive build; moves well laterally and tests impressively.

• High floor as a three-year starter with proven durability and consistency.

• Violent finisher with strong hands and competitive toughness.

Weaknesses

• Average arm length for a tackle can be exploited by elite speed rushers.

• Can struggle with leverage and body control at times due to his enormous frame.

• Still refining technique against advanced counters and maintaining consistent pad level.

Final Evaluation

Ideal for gap/power or pro-style schemes that leverage his overwhelming size and strength. Proctor has legitimate Day-1 starter potential at left tackle or potentially guard. His combination of rare mass, athletic testing, and starting experience gives him a high floor with All-Pro upside if he continues refining technique and adding functional mobility. As one of the most physically imposing offensive line prospects in the 2026 class, he projects as a strong first-round candidate, likely in the mid-to-late first round.

Sources

•  Pro Football Focus (PFF) – 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings, 2025 College Season Grades & Blocking Data Export

•  NFL.com – Lance Zierlein’s 2026 Draft Prospect Scouting Reports & Rankings

•  Bleacher Report, The Draft Network, ESPN, PFN – 2026 NFL Draft Big Boards & Scouting Reports

•  Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics, Des Moines Register, Tuscaloosa News – Career background, coach quotes, and awards (2023-2025)

•  247Sports & ESPN Recruiting – Kadyn Proctor high school profile & rankings (Class of 2023)

•  Relative Athletic Score (RAS) & Next Gen Stats – Official 2026 NFL Combine data

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