The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Aireontae Ersery, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Aireontae Ersery’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Aireontae Ersery a highly experienced player who started for three full seasons at left tackle for the Gophers. He played in a zone-running scheme and was a highly productive player throughout his time. At 6’6″, 331 pounds, with a 1.75 10-yard split and a 9’3″ broad jump, Ersery’s combination of size and on-attack explosiveness is a sight to behold.
He’s one of the most dynamic zone blockers in the class; he’ll reach his landmarks with efficiency, and drive through defenders with overbearing physicality. Ersery’s size can be a double-edged sword, however. He plays tall, without elite knee bend, and his non-elite length causes him to lurch and sacrifice balance on extensions.
Ultimately, his best fit may come at guard in the NFL, but more refinement could strengthen his OT projection.
Aireontae Ersery’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Ersery landed in Round 1 with the 31st overall pick. James Fragoza has this to say:
To keep making Super Bowl runs year after year, the Chiefs must upgrade their offensive tackle corps. Aireontae Ersery might move a bit unusually at 6’6″ and 331 pounds, but his ability in pass protection is exactly what Kansas City needs.
And in CSN’s recent 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Brian Burden had this to say about Ersery’s selection to the Houston Texans in Round 3 with the 58th pick:
Aireontae Ersery made 38 straight starts and was named a second-team All-American for the Gophers. He and Zabel would give the Texans a stout line for years to come.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Aireontae Ersery
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New York Jets
Aireontae Ersery’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6060
- Weight: 331 pounds
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: Minnesota
- Arm: 3318
- Hand: 948
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.01
- 10-Yard Split: 1.75
- Broad Jump: 9’3″
- Vertical Jump: 29.5″
Aireontae Ersery’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 39
- Snaps: 1,157
- Sacks Allowed: 5
- Hurries Allowed: 7
- QB Hits Allowed: 26
- Penalties: 13
2024:
- Games: 12
- Snaps: 420
- Sacks Allowed: 1
- Hurries Allowed: 10
- QB Hits Allowed: 1
- Penalties: 3
*pass-blocking and penalty stats courtesy of TruMedia
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