Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor Scouting Report
The Proctor Is In
Image 1: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) in pass protection when playing Georgia
Height: 6’7
Weight: 366
Position: OT
Year: Junior
Background
Image 2: Kadyn Proctor (OT 74) playing for the Southeast Polk Rams
Born on June 4, 2005, Kadyn Proctor was a Five-Star OT prospect in the class of 2023 coming out of Southeast Polk Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Ranked as the top OT in the nation and player in Iowa, Proctor was recruited heavily by every major Power 4 country in the country. Initially wanting to stay home, Proctor would commit to Iowa. However, after consistent recruitment and the allure of winning a national championship, Proctor flipped his commitment to Alabama.
As a member of the Crimson Tide, Proctor won a starting tackle job as a true freshman and earned Freshman All-American honors that season. Following Saban’s sudden retirement, Proctor was one of many of Alabama’s players who would leave in the 2024 portal, and he decided to transfer back home to Iowa. Unlike players like Amos, McLaughlin, and Downs who established themselves with their new programs, Proctor would return to Alabama a few months later after disliking the fit with Iowa. Since transferring back, Proctor has continued to excel, earning Second-Team All-SEC honors as a sophomore. Entering his junior season, Proctor lost weight to help improve his mobility and conditioning where he has taken another step as a player despite already being considered a consensus first rounder for the 2026 NFL draft.
Athletic Tools
A mountain-sized man with ballerina feet, Kadyn Proctor has the perfect athletic tools for OT. Even trimming down and appearing visibly thinner, Proctor carries incredible mass inside his tall, lengthy frame. Unsurprisingly, Proctor is a powerful lineman with a sturdy anchor, vice-like grip strength, and crushing punch power. Unlike other super-sized OTs who lack athleticism, Proctor is a high-end athlete who moves better than most linemen who are 50 lbs lighter. With this blend of athleticism, length, and size, Proctor is an unbelievable pass protector. Whether it is mirroring in space, stalling defenders with his punches, or recovering from difficult positions, Proctor has a complete pass protection toolkit.
Video 1: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) lands two clean punches and pancakes the defender
Video 2: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) showing impressive athleticism when mirroring in pass pro
Video 3: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) get depth in his vertical set and lands/times two punches
Video 4: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) displaying impressive range in his vertical set
Video 5: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) takes a false inside step and is still able to reach the landmark to block the blitzing LB
Beyond his athletic tools being an asset in pass protection, Proctor’s tools make him an excellent run blocker. Whether it is sealing the backside or generating push in the run game, Proctor’s size, length, and strength are major assets that make it easy for him to execute his assignments. In addition to his size and power, Proctor’s rare fluidity and athleticism make him a major asset on the move when climbing to the second level or blocking in space. Due to his size and mobility, Proctor has great versatility in the run game that allows him to plug-and-play in any offense.
Video 6: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) gets great leverage and movement on the down block
Video 7: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) on a combo block where he clears the lane after climbing to the second level
Video 8: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) on a log block that creates an easy TD on the pitch play
Technicals
Beyond his spectacular physical tools, Proctor has impressive technical refinement in pass protection. With quick and active hands, Proctor times his punches well and fights effectively as he mirrors defenders. Although great at playing with active hands, Proctor is still effective at latching his hands onto defenders and locking them out. Proctor’s punch accuracy is solid for a college prospect, but he does have a tendency to miss wide. In terms of his footwork, Proctor is excellent as he sustains his wide base throughout his set with quick, consistent strides. When recovering against power, Proctor is quick to reset his feet and sink his hips to regain ground. While great at this form of recovery, Proctor does get exposed occasionally when defenders counter inside due to him occasionally oversetting when on an island.
Video 9: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) lands two punches to drive the EDGE upfield
Video 10: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) hand fights with EDGE and wins the rep
Video 11: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) takes a quick inside step and stalls out the EDGE with two accurate punches
Video 12: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) lands his punch wide but gets away with it due to his anchor
Video 13: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) sinks his hips to lose gracefully when he gets out of position
Video 14: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) gives up the inside counter that leads to a QB hurry due to the mental mistake from the LG
In terms of the run game, Proctor is nearly flawless technically. With a great understanding of hand placement and leverage, Proctor is great at sealing defenders from his gap. Though taller linemen often struggle when blocking on the move due to their awkward movement and height, Proctor is excellent on the move due to his great flexibility, coordination, and fluidity for someone his size. Though there are reps where defenders are able to get underneath Proctor’s pads in the run game, Proctor being a naturally taller player makes this unavoidable at times.
Video 15: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) perfectly seals the backside of the failed run concept
Video 16: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) flashing coordination and fluidity when climbing
Video 17: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) loses the leverage battle due to his naturally higher pad level
Draft Projection
Kadyn Proctor currently has a blue chip grade. With elite tools and solid technical ability, Proctor has the ability to immediately step into a starting role and deliver great OT play. Considering how rare his athletic tools truly are, Proctor, with minor technical refinement, could become the best OT in the NFL. While a non-QB’s draft stock often relies on how many QB-needy teams sit at the top of the board, Proctor is a player I believe is worthy of being the first non-QB off the board and easily is the best offensive player in the class.
Athletic Testing
Will be updated after the NFL Combine/Alabama Pro Day
Pro Comparison
Image 3: OT Amarius Mims (71) in pass protection for the Cincinnati Bengals
With both being HWL freaks from the SEC, Proctor and Mims share a rare combination of size, length, and athleticism that few players in the NFL possess. Though he initially started as an extra lineman for Cincinnati, Mims has quietly become one of the best young OTs in NFL and has proven why he was selected 18th overall despite having less than 10 career starts in college. With a high floor and sky-high potential, Proctor is an immediate impact starter at OT who has the potential to develop into one of the best players in the NFL.
Date Published: 10/27/2025
Date Last Updated: 12/21/2025
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