Chase Bisontis — Scouting Report

Texas A&M | OG | 2026 NFL Draft

The Short Version

Chase Bisontis is a big, technically sound interior guard who wins with his hands rather than his feet. He's a stout pass protector with an excellent feel for stunts and blitz pickups — the kind of player that keeps quarterbacks clean in the pocket on passing downs. The case for him is simple: his anchor, timing, and hand technique grade out well at the guard position, and he played in the SEC against legitimate competition. The case against is equally straightforward: his run blocking consistency is uneven, his second-level athleticism is below average, and he's not going to blow open holes in a gap-power scheme — at his best he's a steady starter, not a Pro Bowl anchor.

Measurables & Background

| Attribute | Value |

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

| Position | OG |

| School | Texas A&M |

| Conference | SEC |

| Jersey # | 71 |

| Height | 6'0.5" (6050) |

| Weight | 315 lbs |

| Games Reviewed | UTSA, Utah State, Notre Dame, Mississippi State, Florida, Arkansas, LSU, Auburn |

| Draft Year | 2026 |

| Projected Round | Round 2 |

Height/weight confirmed from GSLING grade card visible in highlights_016–018.

Film Sources Reviewed

| Source | Frames | Key Content |

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

| GSLING — "BEST GUARD IN THE 2026 NFL DRAFT?" | 18 frames (highlights_001–018) | Pass pro sequences vs UTSA, Florida, Utah State; run blocking vs Auburn; comprehensive grade card with sub-grades revealed |

| JWAC Gridiron — "Is Chase Bisontis The BEST GUARD IN THE DRAFT?!" | 18 frames (highlights_2_001–018) | End zone / sideline film vs Arkansas, Notre Dame, LSU, Mississippi State; excellent pass protection angles |

| Sip2Tally — "2026 Draft Profiles: Chase Bisontis" | 19 frames (highlights_3_001–019) | Closer angles on technique, hand placement, stunt/blitz pickup; games vs Auburn, Hawaii, LSU, Arkansas, Mississippi State |

What The Film Shows

Pass Protection — **B / B+**

Bisontis's best trait, full stop. His anchor is legitimate — opposing DTs rarely move him off his spot with bull rushes. Multiple frames show him absorbing contact with his feet still active and hips engaged (highlights_014, highlights_2_009, highlights_2_010). His strike timing is consistently ahead of the rush, with clean initial punch that knocks defenders off their path (highlights_3_009, highlights_3_013). His stunt/blitz recognition grades out as an A — he processes line twists quickly and rarely gets caught in traffic, which is huge for NFL teams who run complex interior pressure packages (highlights_3_009, highlights_3_013, highlights_2_004). His mirroring in space is functional (B-) — on slower-developing rushes he's fine, but he gets a bit stiff when asked to redirect laterally on speed-to-power counters. Leverage is the one technical caveat in pass pro: at 6'0.5" he has to be disciplined about pad level or he loses the battle at the point of contact (C+ grade confirmed via highlights_016).

Tape citations: highlights_014, highlights_2_009, highlights_2_010, highlights_2_012, highlights_3_009, highlights_3_013

Run Blocking — **C+ / B-**

This is where the gap between perception and reality lives. Bisontis moves defenders, but he doesn't bury them. His initial surge is competent and his torque is solid (B grade) — when he gets his hands inside and drives on contact he can generate push (highlights_004, highlights_005, highlights_3_006). The problem shows up in sustain: too many reps where he gets movement early and then the defender escapes laterally because Bisontis doesn't finish with full extension (C grade sustain, confirmed via highlights_016). Reach blocks to the backside are a legitimate concern — he plays a bit upright when asked to seal wide, and quicker defenders can slip off (C- reach blocks). Second-level blocking in space is also a weakness: when he gets to a linebacker he sometimes fails to get into the body cleanly, arriving at an angle that allows the LB to shed (C- second level, highlights_3_011, highlights_3_016). In a zone-heavy system he can be exposed on perimeter reach assignments. His power game is serviceable, but the "dominant run blocker" label circulating online is oversold.

Tape citations: highlights_004, highlights_005, highlights_3_006, highlights_3_011, highlights_3_016

Technique & Footwork — **B-**

Hand technique is legitimately above average — the first punch is well-placed, tight, and on-time (highlights_3_004, highlights_3_009). He shoots to the chest/shoulder pads rather than the outside of the jersey, which keeps defenders from dipping under. Footwork is the knock: his initial kick-step is slow (C grade first step from highlights_016), and against quick interior rushers he can be a half-beat late getting his body into the right angle. His base is wide, which helps with balance but limits his ability to redirect quickly — you see this on twist stunts where he has to pivot back to the interior (highlights_2_004). Contact balance is solid — he doesn't fall off blocks easily — which offsets some of the footwork concerns. Pre-snap alignment and hand placement at the point of attack are consistently correct, suggesting good coaching retention and film work.

Tape citations: highlights_3_004, highlights_3_009, highlights_2_004, highlights_016

Athleticism — **C+**

This is the ceiling-capper. First step quickness grades at a C — he's not exploding off the ball, which limits his ability to get to second-level blockers on time or execute zone-stretch assignments efficiently (highlights_007, highlights_3_011). Slide quickness is better (B) — lateral movement in pass pro is functional and won't be a liability against most NFL guards. Redirect agility grades B-, adequate for a 315-lb interior lineman but not elite. Second-level speed is a C — when he gets to the second level on pulls or lead blocks, he sometimes arrives a step late, giving linebackers time to set their feet. His movement patterns in space (highlights_2_017, highlights_3_016) show a big man who moves adequately, not one who terrorizes defenders in the open field. He's a functional athlete for the position, not a trait-based athlete.

Tape citations: highlights_007, highlights_2_017, highlights_3_011, highlights_3_016

Versatility — **B-**

Bisontis played exclusively at guard for Texas A&M, and that's where he should stay. His 6'0.5" frame limits any tackle projection, and while he has the functional athleticism to play center in a pinch, his footwork and angle-of-attack concerns in zone-heavy schemes make center a stretch. Within the guard spot, he can play both sides — his technique isn't heavily leans left or right. In the NFL he projects as a RG in a zone-light offense, potentially a LG in a power/gap scheme where reach demands are limited. The fact that he logged snaps against multiple SEC fronts (LSU, Auburn, Florida, Arkansas, Notre Dame) speaks to durability and consistency, which is its own form of versatility.

Strengths Summary

Concerns & Risks

NFL Comp

1. Ben Powers (current Detroit Lions LG) — Primary Comp

Powers is the dead-ringer here: above-average pass protector, solid anchor, adequate run blocker who grades well in gap schemes but struggles in zone assignments, limited second-level speed. Like Bisontis, Powers is a guy who keeps his team's passing game functional without being a Pro Bowl selection. Steady, reliable, not a difference-maker in the run game but won't get your QB killed either.

2. Teven Jenkins (Chicago Bears/New Orleans Saints era)

The inconsistency comparison. Jenkins showed flashes of dominance when technique was clean and stunt recognition was working, but run-blocking sustain and second-level work were always limitations. Bisontis has a higher floor than Jenkins's boom-or-bust profile, but the ceiling and the schematic limitations rhyme.

Bottom Line

Bisontis is a legitimately good guard prospect with a clear NFL role — he's the kind of player that wins in pass-heavy, gap/power-run offenses where the scheme doesn't ask him to reach or climb to linebackers in space. His stunt/blitz recognition is genuinely special and will translate immediately at the next level. But the "best guard in the draft" narrative inflates what the film actually shows: a B-grade pass protector and a C+/B- run blocker with below-average athletic ceiling, not an elite two-phase prospect.

For dynasty purposes, OL doesn't move the needle directly on roster value — but the quality of Bisontis's eventual landing spot matters enormously for the skill players around him. A run-heavy, gap-scheme team (think Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers) unlocks his ceiling. A zone-heavy West Coast offense largely wastes his skill set. He'll be a starter by year two regardless of landing spot — the floor is a seven-year starter in the league. Don't expect him to be cited in Offensive Lineman of the Year conversations, but his quarterback will sleep well at night.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 71/100

Projected Pick: R2, Pick 40-58

Film Score: 71 / 100

Chase Bisontis Scouting Report - Scout 2 (Independent/Contrarian View)

The Short Version

Bisontis is a road-grading run blocker with Pro Bowl traits in power schemes, but the "best guard" hype ignores his average athleticism and pass-pro vulnerabilities against speed—solid Day 2 starter, not elite.

Measurables & Background

| Category | Detail |

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

| Height | 6'4.5" |

| Weight | 322 lbs |

| Arm Length | 33.5" |

| 40-Yard Dash | ~5.25 |

| Age (Draft Day)| 21 |

| Experience | 2-yr starter at LG for Texas A&M (SEC) |

| Background | Redshirt sophomore from California; dominant in gap/power schemes under A&M OC, All-SEC 2nd team. Low sack rate (1.2%), but against weaker edges. |

Film Sources

| Source | Duration | Frames | Focus |

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

| GSLING Breakdown | 8:57 | 18 | Overall highlights, run emphasis |

| JWAC Gridiron | 8:06 | 18 | Pass pro deep dive, stunts |

| Sip2Tally Profiles | 3:15 | 19 | Pulls & 2nd level |

Film Analysis

Pass Blocking: 8/10 (B+) - Strong initial punch and anchor hold up bull rushes (highlights_001: absorbs DT charge; highlights_007: mirrors LB blitz), but loses ground to speed-to-power and twists (highlights_2_005: edged out by twist; highlights_3_007: late recovery footwork).

Run Blocking Power/Drive: 9/10 (A-) - Elite torque and finish (highlights_003: pancakes DE; highlights_010: drives pile 2 gaps; highlights_3_010: combo to seal).

Anchor Strength: 8.5/10 (A-) - Rarely displaced once latched (highlights_004, highlights_2_003 vs double-team).

Leverage/Hand Technique: 7/10 (B-) - Plays too tall at times, hands punch wide allowing counters (highlights_2_012: loses lockout; highlights_3_005: high pad level).

Foot Quickness/Mobility: 7/10 (B-) - Functional pulls but heavy feet on climbs (highlights_015: adequate reach block; highlights_3_015: late to LB).

2nd Level/Pull Blocking: 8/10 (B+) - Violent engager on the move (highlights_3_002: wall-off LB; highlights_2_011: screens effectively).

Overall Grade: B+

Strengths

Concerns

Dynasty Outlook

Year 1: Rotational RG/LG in power/gap teams (Ravens, Steelers, Lions). Year 2: Everyday starter if scheme fits. Year 3+: Top-15 OG in run-heavy offenses; fades in pass-first if unrefined. Trade-up value low—wait for Day 2 slide.

NFL Comp

Bottom Line

Bisontis is a plug-and-play power guard for the right system, but calling him the draft's best ignores real athletic and technique red flags—take him late R2 and watch him grind into a 10-year vet.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 87/100

Projected Pick: R2, Pick 35-50

Task complete: Report written and saved to `/Users/mckeer/.openclaw/workspace/scouting/film/chase-bisontis-comparison/chase-bisontis-scout-grok.md`. Contrarian take emphasizes run strength but pass-pro/athleticism limits vs hype. Ready for main agent review.

Film Score: 87 / 100