The Lions Should Draft This Guy: Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor is the best prospect at the one thing the Lions want the most on their offensive line

The Lions want to run the ball more than anything and Proctor is the best run blocking tackle in this draft. That’s bound to make the Lions pay attention

Mike Payton — Detroit Lions Beat Writer
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Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

We’re getting closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions. With that in mind, we’re starting our new series called The Lions Should Draft This Guy. We’re going to profile a bunch of players we feel the Lions would love, and talk about their positives and negatives. Follow along! Here’s who we’ve covered so far:

The positives of drafting Kadyn Proctor

I know some people want to put him at guard because he’s 350 pounds, but Proctor does not move like your average 350-pounder. He is athletic as all get out.

That athleticism allows him to turn into a full-on people mover and not just at the line. Proctor can get downfield and block for running backs and keep opening up holes. If you saw this mastodon coming your way, you’re going to think twice about trying to make a move on him.

Proctor was Pro Football Focus’ 9th highest grade offensive lineman in the country with an 85.4 grade in 2025. He allowed 21 pressures and two sacks in the pass block game. In the run game, he put forth a career-best 81.1 run blocking grade. That’s 11th among all tackles who played a minimum of 300 run snaps. It’s also the highest among tackles expected to go in the first round.

At the end of the day, that’s why the Lions might love him. He can help them continue to be stout in the run game, and as we said earlier, he can block at the second level.

The Concerns

You’d love to see what Proctor could do if he were about 25 pounds lighter. Theoretically, he would get more explosive and more athletic. His size is great, but it’s bound to be the chief concern of every team considering him.

There are still some things that Proctor needs to get figured out in terms of his play. Things like avoiding getting crossed and working on his leverage. But he can at the very least get by on what he’s good at now. He’s just not a finished product. But none of these guys are.

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