The Fresh Pro Football Network mock draft has simply offered the shock in circles by foreseeing Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor, a man of 6’7″, 360 pounds, offensive tackle taken as the first person of the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The pick is considered the Giants’ effort to boost their protection for Jaxson Dart, their quarterback, while the unmatched college season of the player has been foreseen and will be played out at the highest level in 2025.
Kadyn Proctor’s College Rise as a Mountain of a Player
Proctor’s journey to becoming a star was not at all ordinary. Showing who the real star was, the Iowa native was a five-star talent who made headlines before starting college. From the dramatic recruitment saga that saw him switch from Iowa to Alabama, briefly return to Iowa, and finally return to Tuscaloosa.
His first year at the University of Alabama turned out to be quite a challenging experience. He was forced into the starting left tackle role in the physically tough SEC, and as a result, Proctor had his share of struggles, such as tying for the most sacks allowed in the nation among offensive linemen with 12.
Despite his struggles, the greatness within him broke through from time to time.
Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor Last Season:
🐘 323 Pass Block Snaps
🐘 3 Sacks Allowed
🐘 3 QB Hits Allowed pic.twitter.com/B6drhezwHv— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 6, 2025
Proctor’s mental game caught up with his physical gifts by his sophomore year. He allowed just one sack through Alabama’s first nine games, a testament to his improved technique and mental toughness.
The Crimson Tide’s offensive line, once a liability, became a Joe Moore Award semifinalist. Proctor anchors the left side and sets the tone with his trademark aggression and knockdown blocks.
A Dominant Force Set to Return in 2025
He heads into the 2025 season with great expectations. As a new second-team All-SEC honoree, widely recognized as the strongest and biggest college offensive lineman, and a probable first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Proctor’s combination of great stature, agility, and a brutal manner in the ground game makes him a terror for defenders and a wish for any quarterback, especially for someone like Dart, who is a player when given time to execute his plays.
Proctor’s journey hasn’t been without controversy, from his high-profile transfers to the social media scrutiny he faced during his freshman struggles. Yet, his ability to overcome adversity and return stronger has only fueled his legend.
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“The hatred that I got last year for all the things that I was doing made me want to not mess up ever again and to come in here and work every day,” he admitted, crediting his teammates and coaches for helping him mature into a leader, as he said this while giving an interview to BamaCentral.
Scouts are buzzing about his performance in marquee games, especially his dominant outing against Georgia’s vaunted defensive front, where he notched a career-high four knockdown blocks while surrendering just half a sack. His rare combination of power, agility, and football intelligence has him atop nearly every early 2026 mock draft.
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