FantasyPros will be taking a look at early NFL Draft scouting reports before the Combine in February. Here’s a look at Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.
2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kadyn Proctor
Kadyn Proctor (OT – Alabama)
6-foot-7 | 366 Pounds
Background
Kadyn Proctor was a five-star recruit and the top lineman in his class. He spent 2023 as Alabama’s starting left tackle (12 sacks allowed, 36 combined sacks + hits + pressures) before temporarily transferring to Iowa (he’s an Iowa native), then back to Alabama. Reprised his left tackle role there in 2024 (3 sacks allowed, 15 combined sacks + hits + pressures) before posting (one sack allowed, 19 combined sacks + hits + pressures) in 2025 through the SEC Championship Game.
Positives
Gargantuan three-year starter for one of college football’s most respected programs, and who has made solid year-on-year strides throughout his collegiate career. His development trajectory is pointing upward. Ranked number two on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” with some eye-popping lifts and explosive athletic testing.
Short-area movement skills are better than you’d think for someone of Proctor’s size, and are adequate to execute most in-line blocking concepts, including pulling to the right side of the formation. Shows a good understanding of positioning to effectively wall off opponents in the run game. Drives his legs after contact to generate push. Able to effectively use his frame as an obstruction when on the move.
Proctor can climb up to the second level and line up opponents at times. Not the nastiest blocker, but has enough of a killer instinct to finish when the opportunity presents itself. Plays with a wide base and adequate knee-bend as a pass protector. Drops the sort of early anchor you’d expect given his size and bulk; very difficult to bull-rush due to his impressive lower-body strength.
Overall. Proctor’s girth and length allow him to protect the edge relatively well against outside rushing attempts, maintaining his form pretty consistently when getting depth versus speed. More flexible than expected. Shows good effort in the screen game.
Negatives
Not quite the explosive, dominant mauler you’d expect given his size and weight-room strength/athletic testing. Overall, awareness and anticipation seem to be a bit of a work in progress. Can work his way out of position on some assignments he has the movement skills to execute.
Proctor’s ability to sustain isn’t quite what you’d hope for; more of a repeated shover than someone who locks onto the chest straps and eliminates opponents. Hasn’t been penalty-prone in school, but seems to get away with some iffy hand placement at times.
The Alabama tackle doesn’t have a ton of lateral quickness, and body control suffers when he needs to change directions suddenly. Struggles to get going again once he’s settled into his pass sets, which can make him vulnerable to second-effort rushes. Would like to see a little bit more violence and placement on his punch.
Summary
As a former five-star recruit with size and athletic testing that few players can match, Proctor has been considered a future first-round pick for years now. While he certainly has the functional strength and movement skills to develop into a high-level starter at either tackle or guard, his tape is a bit more inconsistent than you’d like, without ideal body control or the most consistent positioning.
That will likely make him a polarizing prospect; it wouldn’t be surprising if some teams had high first-round grades on him, while others weren’t willing to draft him until the second round.
Projection: Round 1/Round 2
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