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 an incredibly strong 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 to stall out EDGE Joshua Josephs (19) before finishing the rep with a pancake
Video 2: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) using his great balance, fluidity, and quickness to mirror in space against EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr (46)
Video 3: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) lands two accurate punches on EDGE Dominic Bailey (90), then sinks his hips and resets his feet to lock Bailey out
Video 4: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) shows impressive explosion and range in his pass set when he beats EDGE Jordan Ross (29) to the spot
Video 5: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) notices the defensive line is slanting and uses his quickness to get into position to block LB Jeremiah Teleander (22)
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 to free up the cutback lane for WR Germie Bernard (5) on a sweep
Video 7: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) works a combo with the LG then climbs to the second level to remove LB Fred Johnson (0) from the play
Video 8: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) displaying impressive mobility on a log block on the HB pitch to RB Jam Miller (26)
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 against EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr (46) and resets quickly to get into position to strike again while mirroring
Video 10: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) hand fights with EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr (46) where Proctor’s hand quickness, punch accuracy, and punch power lets him win the rep
Video 11: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) lands two accurate punches and using his strength to stall out the pass rush from EDGE Demon Clowney (30)
Video 12: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) lands his punch wide against EDGE Joshua Joseph (19)
Video 13: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) initially loses to power against EDGE Dominic Bailey (90), but Proctor does a good job of resetting his feet and sinking his hips to recover
Video 14: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) oversets and fails to recover against the inside-spin counter from EDGE Demon Clowney (30)
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) places his hands and gets leverage when sealing the backside of the gap concept that gets blown when OG Geno VanDeMark (56) loses balance
Video 16: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) climbs with impressive balance and coordination then lands two accurate strikes to lock out LB Arion Carter (7)
Video 17: OT Kadyn Proctor (74) loses the leverage battle against EDGE Caleb Herring (31) who gets underneath Proctor’s pads
Draft Projection
Kadyn Proctor currently has a first-round grade and is a blue-chip prospect. 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 a 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 Jordan Mailata (68) gaining depth in pass protection
Though they have starkly different backgrounds outside of football, Proctor and Mailata share a rare combination of size, length, and athleticism that few players in the NFL possess. By being bigger and faster than the majority of NFL defensive linemen, Mailata’s incredible athletic tools have allowed him to develop from an inexperienced IPP player to one of the premier OTs in the NFL. With similar athletic tools and technique refined enough to start immediately, Proctor is going to make an immediate impact and could develop into one of the best players in the NFL.
Date Published: 10/27/2025
Date Last Updated: 10/27/2025