Scouting Report: Kadyn Proctor
Name: Kadyn Proctor | Height: 6’7” | Weight: 352 lbs | School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Strengths
- Power: Shows excellent power when blocking down.
- Dominance: When he fires off the ball and engages, he can dominate opposing rushers.
- Physicality: Possesses elite size and strength.
- Technique: Demonstrates solid fundamental blocking technique.
Concerns
- Initial Burst: Can be slow off the ball at times.
- Lateral Mobility: Struggles to slide if he does not get off the snap quickly.
- Hand Placement: Occasionally gets wide with his grip.
- Recognition: Can struggle to diagnose stunts and pick up blitzers effectively.
Overview
Kadyn Proctor is an offensive tackle from Alabama. As a highly decorated recruit, he arrived in Tuscaloosa with massive expectations. Proctor delivered, becoming a starter during the fall of his freshman year, and he never looked back. Having started for three years, he has been a steady presence on the Crimson Tide offensive line.
Proctor is a "big body" with great strength who moves well for his size. While he may not be an elite athlete by tackle standards, he moves fluidly and possesses the necessary mobility for the position. As a blocker, Proctor is solid; he does a great job with his hands, and although his grip can occasionally get wide, he generally places them in the right position. When his hands are set, he wins. He possesses enough strength to anchor and keep the quarterback upright. Furthermore, he shows great power when blocking down, frequently burying interior linemen in the run game.
While Proctor shows good blocking technique, he occasionally gets lost when picking up blitzers or identifying stunts. These processing issues are areas where he will need to improve to achieve consistency. Additionally, his lack of elite quickness can become an issue if he is slow out of his stance and forced to play catch-up against quick-twitch NFL edge rushers.
There is significant debate regarding whether Proctor’s best position will be at tackle or guard. Because he is not the fastest, he may struggle to slide in space against NFL-caliber speed. While his tackle traits would certainly translate to guard, it remains to be seen how effective he will be when asked to pull or reach the second level. Regardless, this is a good problem to have. At his floor, Proctor projects as a starting NFL guard; at his ceiling, if he refines his quickness and footwork, he has the potential to be an impact starter at left tackle.
Film Reviewed: Georgia (2025), Tennessee (2025), LSU (2025), Indiana (2025)
Written By: Tom Schultz
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