Kadyn Proctor — Scouting Report

DynastySignal | 2026 NFL Draft

The Short Version

Kadyn Proctor is a physically freakish left tackle — 6'7", 368 lbs of rare mass and movement who gives NFL line coaches something they can't manufacture in a weight room. He's a monster in the run game, a powerful anchor in pass protection against power rushers, and the kind of trait-first prospect that teams with elite offensive line development programs will covet. The case against him is real, though: he's inconsistent in pass protection, particularly against speed-to-power conversions and technically refined edge rushers who can exploit his pad level, and his 22 QB pressures and 2 sacks allowed in 2025 are concerning for a blind-side starter. He's a boom-or-bust left tackle prospect with a legitimate guard floor that might actually represent his ceiling.

Measurables & Background

| Category | Detail |

|---|---|

| Name | Kadyn Proctor |

| Position | OT (Left Tackle) |

| School | Alabama |

| Class | Junior (2026 Draft eligible) |

| Height | 6'7" |

| Weight | ~366–369 lbs |

| Jersey # | 74 |

| Home State | Iowa (Des Moines) |

| Recruiting | 5-star recruit, originally committed to Iowa, flipped to Alabama |

| 40-Yard Dash | ~5.10 (projected) |

| Pro Comp (consensus) | JC Latham-type, massive tackle archetype |

Film Sources Reviewed

| Source | Frames | Key Content |

|---|---|---|

| The NFL Film Room — Kadyn Proctor 2024 Season Highlights \| Alabama Left Tackle \| NFL Draft Film | 18 frames (film_001–018) | Game action vs. South Carolina, LSU, Oklahoma, Georgia; mix of pass pro and run blocking from broadcast angles |

| GSLING — GOOSBY VS PROCTOR 2026 NFL Draft Breakdown - GODZILLA VS KING KONG | 18 frames (highlights_001–018) | Head-to-head comparison of Proctor (Alabama) vs. Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas); graphic scorecard, isolated technique reps vs. Florida, Michigan, Auburn; Proctor declared winner in all 6 eval categories |

| JWAC Gridiron — "Kadyn Proctor Is A MAMMOTH!" \| 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Spotlight! | 19 frames (highlights_2_001–019) | Isolated Proctor reps vs. LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Georgia; pre-snap alignment, pass pro, run blocking closeups |

What The Film Shows

1. Pass Protection — **Grade: B- / 6.5 out of 10**

Proctor's pass protection is the most debated aspect of his game and rightfully so. When he anchors against power rushers, he is truly immovable — his 368-lb frame creates a wall that college-level bull-rushers simply cannot move (highlights_2_004, highlights_2_010, film_006). His kick-slide is adequate for a man his size; he gets good depth in his set and keeps himself between the rusher and the QB consistently (highlights_2_003, film_017). Against Vanderbilt's edge rusher in highlights_2_010, the pocket he creates is clean — the QB has a clean throwing lane and all the time he needs.

The concern shows up when he faces more sophisticated pass rush plans. His pad level can rise after initial contact, which lets technique-first edge rushers work their hands inside his chest. The LSU and Georgia tape (film_014, film_017, highlights_2_009) shows reps where he's in good position early but must work overtime to maintain his set. The 22 pressures allowed in 2025 aren't just a volume problem — they show up in specific game contexts where faster, more refined edge players can get a step on him in space. For dynasty purposes: he's a left tackle who will give up occasional pressure to speed, but is elite against power. NFL team fit matters enormously here.

2. Run Blocking — **Grade: A- / 8.5 out of 10**

This is where Proctor's film jumps off the screen. The man is a mauler. On run plays, he fires off the ball with immediate aggression, works to get his hands inside the defender's frame, and finishes blocks with leg drive that moves grown men off their spots. In the short-yardage rep vs. LSU (highlights_2_001), Alabama's offensive line pushes forward as a cohesive unit — Proctor at LT is doing exactly what you want, sealing the edge and creating the crease. On zone runs at South Carolina (highlights_2_008), he takes a lateral first step that shows real hip fluidity for a man his size, and he walls off the backside pursuit cleanly.

The goal-line stuff is genuinely impressive. In highlights_2_002 (1st & Goal at South Carolina), and film_005 (2nd & Goal at LSU), he is creating push at the point of attack in condensed spaces — no small feat for a tackle who has to operate in phone-booth conditions that typically favor lighter, lower defenders. When asked to double-team, he takes his defender out of the play with authority (film_003, film_004). His upper-body power once he latches is NFL-ready. When he gets his hands on you, the play is over.

3. Technique & Footwork — **Grade: B / 7.0 out of 10**

The stance at Wisconsin pre-snap (highlights_2_007) is clean — a balanced three-point stance, weight distributed forward, staggered feet, coiled and ready. He understands leverage in the theoretical sense. His footwork getting off the ball on zone runs is better than you'd expect from a 368-lb tackle. But technique is where the development curve lives. His hand timing on the initial punch is inconsistent — he gets into early contact and then can drift wide or lose inside hand positioning. The kick-slide in pass pro, while functional, lacks the smooth fluidity of an elite pass-protector; he can lunge when beaten off the line (a trait visible in some of the Georgia and Oklahoma snaps, film_008, film_009). His pad level is a legitimate concern — he plays tall in late down situations, which is a coachable issue but one that has to actually get coached out. Alabama's line coaching staff has done solid work with him, but there's more technique refinement ahead.

4. Athleticism — **Grade: A / 9.0 out of 10**

This is the trait that makes Proctor special and separates him from most massive tackles in the 2026 class. His movement skills are legitimately elite for his size. In the GSLING comparison breakdown, the analyst gave him checks in athleticism over Banks Jr. — and watching the tape, it's hard to argue. He climbs to the second level with urgency in the run game (film_007, highlights_2_006), shows hip flexibility at the snap that allows him to redirect in space, and maintains balance through contact better than most players his size. When he needs to reach a backside linebacker or seal a second-level defender, he can do it. The 32-inch vertical (reported) is not a number you associate with a 368-lb tackle. He is not a liability in space on screens or bootleg protection. His athleticism is a genuine trait and not just a comparative compliment.

5. Versatility — **Grade: B / 7.0 out of 10**

Proctor has played exclusively at left tackle throughout his Alabama career and the tape confirms he is a true tackle, not a converted interior player. His length, kick-slide, and range in pass pro are suited to the edge. That said, his anchor strength and power profile would make him a dominant left guard if NFL teams decide his pass pro at LT doesn't translate fully — and there's real credibility to that projection. The floor here is not a backup; it's an elite interior player. For dynasty purposes, that versatility in projection actually matters — he's draftable and deployable in multiple ways. He has not shown pulling or working in space as a primary design element, which is a mild limitation, but given his physical gifts and the scheme variety at Alabama (highlights_2_004 shows him in shotgun spread sets, film_004 shows under-center pro-style), he's operated in a reasonably diverse environment.

Strengths Summary

Concerns & Risks

NFL Comp

Primary Comp: Trent Brown (current era) / JC Latham developmental arc

The immediate size-first comp is Trent Brown — a massive left tackle whose physical gifts outran his technique early in his career but who became a legitimate starting left tackle in the NFL. Proctor has that same "they can't teach what he has" quality in the run game and against power rushers, with similar technique refinement questions that got answered as Brown matured in a professional development environment. If Proctor lands with a team that has a quality O-line coach and a patient development culture (San Francisco, Buffalo-style, Dallas's old OL infrastructure), the Trent Brown outcome is very real.

The JC Latham comp (Yahoo Sports' own listed comparison) is apt as well — a fellow Alabama left tackle who was physically dominant but faced pass-protection questions coming out, and who has shown the traits can develop at the next level with proper coaching.

Secondary Comp: Rashawn Slater — cautionary contrast

Not in terms of ceiling (Slater is more polished), but as the opposite end of the spectrum — Slater showed that elite technique without elite size can work. Proctor is the inverse: elite size without yet-elite technique. Whether the technique catches up to the size determines whether Proctor becomes a perennial Pro Bowl starter or a very good run-game specialist.

Bottom Line

Kadyn Proctor is one of the most physically gifted offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 draft class — an absolute load in the run game with rare athletic ability for his mass and a legitimate blind-side future if his technique refinement continues. The questions about pass-protection consistency and pad level are real and should keep him off the very top of OT boards, but they don't disqualify him from being a high-impact NFL starter. Dynasty managers should be bullish: even in the guard-transition scenario, he becomes a dominant run-game anchor who makes everyone around him better. The ceiling is legitimate franchise left tackle, and the floor is still a top-10 offensive lineman in the NFL.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 78/100

Projected Pick: R1, Pick 20-35

Film Score: 78 / 100

Kadyn Proctor Scouting Report - Scout 2

The Short Version

Proctor is a 6'7" road-grader with pancake power, but his stiff hips and plodding kickslide scream RT/guard bust if pass pro doesn't evolve — size sells tickets, skill wins games. Pass on the hype train.

Measurables & Background

| Trait | Value | Notes |

|---|---|---|

| Height | 6'7 1/4" | Elite length |

| Weight | 327 lbs | Massive frame |

| Arm Length | 34 1/4" | Long levers |

| Hand Size | 10" | Adequate |

| Age (Draft) | 20 | Young upside |

| Background | 5-star recruit from Southeast Polk HS (IA). True freshman starter at Iowa (2024), transferred to Alabama. 2026 draft eligible. |

Film Sources

| Source | Duration | Frames (prefix) |

|---|---|---|

| NFL Film Room - 2024 Highlights | 4:42 | 18 (film_) |

| GSLING - Goosby vs Proctor | 18:59 | 18 (highlights_) |

| JWAC Gridiron - Mammoth Spotlight | 9:17 | 19 (highlights_2_) |

Film Analysis

Overall Grade: B+

Strengths

Concerns

Dynasty Outlook

Day 1 starter potential for power/gap scheme teams (Ravens, Steelers) needing run blockers. Year 1: Swing depth/spot starter. Year 2: RT/guard lock. Year 3: Pro Bowl if technique clicks, bust to journeyman if pass pro lags.

NFL Comp

Bottom Line

Proctor's a top-40 mauler with Day 1 power, but pass pro athleticism caps him outside top-15. Contrarian fade on LT1 hype — target late R1 for run-heavy fits.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 87/100

Projected Pick: R1, Pick 20-32

Film Score: 87 / 100