Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · Conference USA draft-temper.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.
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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
4.72025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Former top-tier recruit (four-star, national top-55) projected as a returning OL1; premium pedigree plus a first-team role earns the roster's high mark among linemen.
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Alex Birchmeier #53
Liberty · IOL · R-Jr · 2027 Draft
· Ashburn, Va. · Broad Run HS
6-5 · 300 lbs
4.7
UDFA
Floor 3.9 · Ceiling 5.2
#2100 overall · #188 IOL of 15102
Scouting Verdict
Former top-tier recruit (four-star, national top-55) projected as a returning OL1; premium pedigree plus a first-team role earns the roster's high mark among linemen.
Ceiling · 5.2
Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · Conference USA draft-temper.
Floor · 3.9
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.