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Overall #2 · DL #1
Kayden McDonald
DL · Ohio State Buckeyes · JR · 6-3 · 326 lb
Film Grade92.5
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Trait Grades
- Pass Rush8.5 / 10
- Block Shedding9.5 / 10
- Disruption9.5 / 10
- Motor9.5 / 10
- Anchor9.5 / 10
- Discipline9.0 / 10
What the tape shows
A dominant presence on the front line. He has a strong anchor and rarely gets moved from run lanes. He has good strong hands and move lineman at will. For his size, he does have a high motor and plays till the whistle blows. He has good instincts to get extension on blocks and still read the backfield. He often gets high off the line but strength usually bails him out. He is very good at pushing the pocket but has a lot of work to do to polish his pass rush moves to get upfield.