The NFL Draft is almost here, and all 32 teams are locking in draft boards and going through every possible scenario that could arise from Thursday evening into the weekend.
The Kansas City Chiefs are in one of the best positions of any team in the draft to fill roster holes with three selections inside the top 40.
#Bama OT Kadyn Proctor, one of the Draft's top tackles, most recently visited the #49ers on a Top 30 visit. Proctor has spent time with the #Chiefs, #Browns, #Lions, #Dolphins, #Eagles and #AZCardinals, among others. pic.twitter.com/oHBLeUSjIh
Offensive tackle is not an overwhelming need for the Chiefs, but the organization should still look for ways to bolster the right side of the line after releasing three-year starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor this offseason. This year’s class of offensive tackles is mediocre at best, but toward the back end of the first round and early into Day 2, there are a few players who should present good value for Kansas City.
In the draft, one path could be selecting Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor, whom the team has hosted for a pre-draft visit, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
"What's more fun than getting a big guy the football?"@CoachNeuheisel breaks down Kadyn Proctor's ELECTRIC 11-yard catch vs. Georgia. pic.twitter.com/DkiRedYSXX
— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) October 1, 2025
The behemoth tackle drew national headlines during his final season in Tuscaloosa for the creative ways that the Crimson Tide offense got him involved, but he will have a chance to be a first-round pick based on his immense potential.
Proctor played in 40 games during his career at Alabama and was named a consensus first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC in 2025.
After a strong senior season, Proctor made a good impression at the NFL Scouting Combine, showing he had more than just a massive frame.
Kadyn Proctor is a OT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.28 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 111 out of 1520 OT from 1987 to 2026.Pending agilities and bench, times unofficial.https://t.co/ucFnX0UPo0 pic.twitter.com/223OX8mhsV
With a massive frame of 6 feet 6 1/2 inches tall and 352 pounds, Proctor is a physical specimen, and unlike other larger offensive line prospects, he displayed exceptional testing numbers given his size.
With a vertical jump of 32 1/2 inches and a broad jump of 9 feet 1 inch, he showcased phenomenal explosion for a player his size, and his 5.22-second 40-yard dash with a 10-yard split of 1.84 seconds showed that he is mobile enough to play tackle in the NFL.
There were multiple reports out of Alabama last season that Proctor had started the season out of shape, but as the season progressed, he showed what kind of player he is capable of being in the NFL.
Proctor’s biggest asset is his size, and when he plays fundamentally sound football, there are very few players who can overpower him, and even fewer who can match his strength.
Proctor needs to work on his hands, but the weight and strenght is there. Does not look like he is even putting that much effort into it, but he snatches the DT to the ground. pic.twitter.com/FVgiG2PDn2
Playing against a twist action, Proctor patiently waits for the defensive tackle to loop outside. When the defensive tackle sticks his arms out to create penetration, Proctor throws his heavy hands down, and it brings the defensive tackle to the ground.
The play looks nonchalant from Proctor, but the amount of force generated to ground the pass rusher is impressive.
Proctor struggled with his feet and the timing of his hands during portions of his college career, often relying too much on his physical gifts.
During his final season at Alabama, Proctor showed the improvement in fundamental play he had not shown in his early seasons with the Crimson Tide.