Kadyn Proctor 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Alabama, OT

Everything you need to know about Alabama Crimson Tide standout OT’s game, from pros and cons to a pro player comparison ahead of the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

Kyle Crabbs — NFL National Writer
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Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor gets ready to face against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Photo credit: Alabama Athletics
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Height: 6’7
Weight: 369 pounds
Year: Junior
Pro Comparison: JC Latham

2026 NFL Combine Results

Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

  • Hand Size: N/A
  • Arm Length: N/A
  • 40-Yard Dash: N/A
  • Vertical Leap: N/A
  • Broad Jump: N/A
  • 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
  • 3-Cone: N/A

Pros of Kadyn Proctor

  • Has rare size that doesn’t generally compromise his functional athleticism or movement skills
  • Excellent natural strength and hand power to generate force and dictate terms to defenders
  • Has elite length, which can serve as his best asset if he properly implements it
  • Wide frame creates steep edges to corner around him off the edge

Cons of Kadyn Proctor

  • Has not yet mastered the art of his set pace and angle in pass protection
  • Can be vulnerable to oversets and is prone to cross-face counters as a result
  • Lacks natural leverage to uproot as a blocker because of his height

Background

Proctor was born in Centerville, IA and played his high school football at Southeast Polk HS. There, he rated as one of the prized offensive line recruits in the country. Rated as a 5-star recruit (247Sports), Proctor was named the Anthony Munoz Award winner during his senior year of high school before enrolling at the University of Alabama. Proctor was an immediately a starter for the Crimson Tide and served in that role for three seasons.

Proctor would go on to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft after his junior season — he will be 20 years old on draft weekend before turning 21 in June.

Player Evaluation

Kadyn Proctor has the look and feel of an impact starter at the NFL level. He’s got a rare mix of mass and length that is paired with good overall athleticism — but he’s going to need continued refinement to mitigate warts at the next level, where many defenders have the technique to test his vulnerabilities.

Proctor, at his best, has great grip strength, elite length, wide edges, and a good anchor. Close quarters encounters that feature hands on early or short pass sets are going to be where he’s at his best. There’s some discourse about potentially kicking him inside to guard — I think he could be quite successful there because of these qualities. But I do believe he can be a starting tackle as well, so long as he masters the cadence of his pass sets to keep proper relation to his assignments and frame them cleanly.

Foot speed is generally sufficient but in vertical pass sets, he can face a challenge against wide rushers who offer burst. His angles can be tested before his redirection ability is put to work next. Too often, you see flashes of further refinement needed there. A good OL coach could and should him him create more clean use of his physical skills and tailor a protection plan to keep him well-leveraged.

A to Z Rankings

A to Z Big Board Ranking: 36th overall, OT5

A to Z Draft Grade: 8.07/10.00

Draft projection: Late First Round

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