The Secret to NFL Draft Success: Late-Round Steals

Jude Bowry | Boston College (OT)
Age: 22

Schools Attended: 1 (Boston College)

Strengths: Smooth athlete with a high 73.1 PFF zone-blocking grade. Versatile enough to pull and get on the move; excels in pass protection mirroring.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite upper-body and grip strength; struggles to maintain blocks against physical counters or move people off the ball in man schemes.

NFL Comparison: Bernhard Raimann

Ideal Fits: Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons

Draft Projected: 4th – 5th Round

Jaeden Roberts | Alabama
Age: 23

Schools Attended: 1 (Alabama)

Elite Power & Anchor: Roberts possesses massive, NFL-ready size with a naturally wide frame that is incredibly difficult to move. His “anchor” is a standout trait; he rarely gives ground to bull rushers.

Technical Consistency: His pad level can get too high, which negates his power advantage against leveraged NFL rushers.

NFL Comparison: Trey Smith (Kansas City Chiefs)

Ideal Fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans

Pat Coogan | Notre Dame (OG)
Age: 22

Schools Attended: 1 (Notre Dame)

Strengths: High football IQ and technical reliability. He understands leverage and angles exceptionally well, serving as a dependable interior “glue guy.”

Weaknesses: Lacks elite physical traits or arm length. More of a technician than a physical mauler at the point of attack.

NFL Comparison: David Andrews (Guard/Center hybrid)

Ideal Fits: Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots

Check back for the defensive breakdown.

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