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 Marcus Mbow, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Marcus Mbow’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Marcus Mbow played at both right guard and right tackle in college, but projects better on the interior at the NFL level. There’s a chance he could stick outside with his explosive, fluid atheticism, but he might not have the level of elite quickness as an athlete to fully compensate for his sub-33″ arms.
Nevertheless, at either spot, Mbow brings viable two-phase utility. In pass protection, he’s explosive laterally, with good natural leverage, incredibly violent hands, and impressive stunt vision.
In the running game, he’s one of the best in-space blockers in the class, and particularly thrives when he can climb to the second level and attack defenders in zone looks. Best at guard, serviceable at tackle, with some distant projectability to center, Mbow’s versatility is his greatest strength.
Marcus Mbow’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Mbow landed in Round 3 with the 74th overall pick. James Fragoza has this to say:
The Panthers need reinforcements up front, and Marcus Mbow can quite literally play at all five positions. That said, he’s best on the inside, where his smaller stature and plus-athleticism can succeed.
And in CSN’s recent 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Brian Burden had this to say about Mbow’s selection to the Detroit Lions in Round 2 with the 60th pick:
Marcus Mbow’s growth over four years in West Lafayette mirrors the progress the Lions have made over the past few seasons. This past fall, Mbow returned from a leg injury to lead a unit that led the way for a Purdue rushing offense that averaged 184.6 yards per game. The 6’4″, 303-pounder would provide depth at both guard and tackle positions.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Marcus Mbow
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Carolina Panthers
- Detroit Lions
- New York Giants
Marcus Mbow’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6041
- Weight: 303 pounds
- Position: Offensive Guard
- School: Purdue
- Arm: 3200
- Hand: 1048
Note: Mbow did not compete at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Marcus Mbow’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 35
- Snaps: 1,092
- Sacks Allowed: 4
- Hurries Allowed: 42
- QB Hits Allowed: 5
- Penalties: 16
2024:
- Games: 12
- Snaps: 385
- Sacks Allowed: 3
- Hurries Allowed: 21
- QB Hits Allowed: 1
- Penalties: 7
*pass-blocking and penalty stats courtesy of TruMedia
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