An in depth and complete scouting report and draft prospect profile of Houston Offensive Tackle Patrick Paul for the NFL Draft.

Player: Patrick Paul

School: Houston

Age: 23

Patrick Paul Measurables:

• Height: 6’7.5” (NFL Combine)
• Weight: 331 (NFL Combine)
• 40: 5.13 (NFL Combine)- T-16/49
• 10 Yard Split: 1.77 (NFL Combine)- T-10/49
• Vertical Jump: 29” (NFL Combine)- T-15/53
• 3 Cone: 7.65 (NFL Combine)- 13/28
• Bench: 30 (NFL Combine)- T-4/28
• Other Notes:
  • 16 lbs heavier at Combine than ESPN had listed
  • Patrick Paul’s 5.13 is definitely better than we would’ve thought, that’s awesome. He looks very “leggy” though
    • The 5.13 is even better when you realize he’s 331
    • Paul’s second run of 5.24 is about where we thought he’d run
    • Paul kinda looks like Dr. Eggman lmao
  • We thought Paul’s footwork was surprisingly good on tape, but Paul rep better than we would’ve thought. Doesn’t look as clunky moving as on tape

Film Watched: Texas x2

Prospect Grade: 47%

Projected Draft Day: Rounds 5-6

Player Comparison: Shades of Dawand Jones(Lite)

Best Team Fits: Philadelphia Eagles

Patrick Paul Summary:

The Positives

• Strong, powerful
• Footwork surprisingly isn’t that bad

The Negatives

• Upper body mechanics very much in question
  • Arm flailing or keeps his arms down at his side in pass pro
  • Lack of strike point
    • Arms get WIDE
    • Get wrapped around defenders more than you’d like to see
    • Walking penalty big grabber and holder
• Very clunky mover in space
• Time between snap and his first movement is concerning at times
• Block sustainability issues
• Second level run blocking an issue
  • Climb to second level isn’t good
  • Doesn’t make contact a lot of the time and when he does can’t sustain it

Patrick Paul is an intriguing prospect. Despite being 60 pounds lighter we see shades of Dawand Jones in his game. His strength and power show on tape, and his footwork surprisingly isn’t bad. In space he’s a clunky mover and his upper body mechanics need work. Right now, he’s a walking penalty due to being a big grabber and holder. Definitely a developmental prospect, but a solid ceiling if you ask us. 

Updated 3/17/24: Everything in our original scout holds true. Upon a quick rescout, we noticed a few other issues in Paul’s game. Paul was a prospect that was trending up for us Post Combine, but after a rescout his stock is trending down a bit, so his grade doesn’t really change for us. If Paul continues to improve the way he did at the Combine he could be in a place to compete sooner rather than later. If you are looking for a prospect similar to Penn State’s Olu Fashanu, but aren’t looking to draft high, look for Paul on Day 3. Similar issues, with semi similar potential, but lower cost. 

Updated 3/17/24:

• Combine numbers and rank added to measurable portion of profile
• Projection changed from “Day 3, Day 2 potential” to “Rounds 5-6”
• Negatives Added
  • Keeps his arms down at his side in pass pro
  • Arms get WIDE
  • Get wrapped around defenders more than you’d like to see
  • Block sustainability issues
  • Second level run blocking an issue
    • Climb to second level isn’t good
    • Doesn’t make contact a lot of the time and when he does can’t sustain it