From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Houston OT Patrick Paul.
#76 PATRICK PAUL, OT, HOUSTON – (R-JUNIOR) 6070, 333 POUNDS
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MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Patrick Paul | 6070/333 | 9 3/8 | 36 1/4 | 86 3/4 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| DNP | DNP | DNP |
THE GOOD
— Has great size, height, and length for the position
— Good athlete who can move out in space and climb to the second level
— Can pull from the tackle spot to make blocks down the line of scrimmage
— Boxing background shows up in use of independent hands in pass protection
— Condor-like wingspan allows him to establish first contact on nearly every rep
— Can extend arms to keep defenders from getting to his chest
— Will be hard for pass rushers to work around thanks to sheer size and length
— Possesses adequate hip and knee bend
— Fluid mover laterally in pass protection
— Does a good job washing defenders down the line or kicking them out toward the sideline
— Can play with some nasty, finishing blocks to the turf
— Does a great job picking up twists and stunts
— Battle-tested with 44 starts at left tackle
THE BAD
— Can be more consistent as a finisher in the run-blocking department
— Allows defenders to cross his face on inside rushes
— Kick step in pass protection can be inconsistent when setting the depth of the pocket
— Can do a better job holding his hands in the cradle in pass protection
— Will get hands outside defenders’ chest on their shoulders
— Will overset on occasion, opening up counter rush lanes
— Can stand to stay engaged on run fits longer
BIO
— Redshirt Junior prospect from Houston, TX
— Born November 1, 2000 (age 23)
— First-generation American who spent some time living in Nigeria
— Brothers Chris and Nick Paul played collegiate football with Chris, currently with the Washington Commanders
— Three-star recruit who prepped at Jersey Village High School
— Finished fourth on the school’s all-time list in discus and sixth in the shot put
— Committed to Houston and started the final three games at left tackle in 2019, playing 195 snaps
— Started first two games of the season in 2020 and missed remainder of the season with foot/ankle injury, played 159 snaps
— Started all 14 games at left tackle in 2021 and played 1,000 snaps, allowed three sacks
— Started all 13 games at left tackle in 2022 and played 921 total snaps, nation’s No.