Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.9).
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.
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
5.02025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Elite recruit (top national 4-star, #1 at position) and returning projected OL1 starter at Penn State; proven Power-conf starting lineman with high pedigree.
Penn State · IOL · Jr · 2028 Draft
· Erie, Pa. · McDowell
6-6 · 320 lbs
5.0
UDFA
Floor 4.2 · Ceiling 5.9
#1659 overall · #154 IOL of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Elite recruit (top national 4-star, #1 at position) and returning projected OL1 starter at Penn State; proven Power-conf starting lineman with high pedigree.
Ceiling · 5.9
Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.9).
Floor · 4.2
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.