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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Payton Kirkland #51
UAB · OT · R-Jr · 2027 Draft
· Orlando, Fla. · Dr. Phillips
6-6 · 315 lbs
4.4
UDFA
Floor 3.6 · Ceiling 4.8
#2771 overall · #175 OT of 15102
Scouting Verdict
Former top-30 national four-star offensive tackle (Texas, then Colorado) projected to start at left tackle, but he arrives with essentially no Power-4 game action. Graded on the absent tape, not the recruiting ranking.
Ceiling · 4.8
Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · AAC draft-temper.
Floor · 3.6
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.