Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.6) · MAC draft-temper.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+Round 1 Caliber
7.8+Day 2 Caliber
6.7+Day 3 Caliber
5.6+Priority UDFA
4.4+UDFA
3.3+Long Shot
2.2+Raw Prospect
1.1+Deep Project
0.0+Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.82025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Returning starting left tackle with 13 straight starts on a line that protected well, plus preseason all-conference recognition; a proven league blocker whose pro case is still unwritten.
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Scouting Report
July 31, 2026
Jacob Russell #70
Central Michigan · OT · R-Jr · 2027 Draft
· Glen Ridge, N.J. · Glen Ridge H.S.
6-4 · 295 lbs
5.8
Priority UDFA
Floor 5.1 · Ceiling 6.4
#802 overall · #74 OT of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Returning starting left tackle with 13 straight starts on a line that protected well, plus preseason all-conference recognition; a proven league blocker whose pro case is still unwritten.
Ceiling · 6.4
Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.6) · MAC draft-temper.
Floor · 5.1
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.