Ar'maj Reed-Adams

NFL Draft Profile: Ar'maj Reed-Adams

Position: Offensive Guard (RG/LG) | School: Texas A&M (via Kansas) | Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 325 lbs | Archetype: Run Blocker (Power/Gap Specialist)

College Career Summary

Ar'maj Reed-Adams is a seasoned veteran who blossomed into a premier interior force after transferring from Kansas. During his time with the Jayhawks (2020–2023), he appeared in 31 games, showing early flashes of the heavy-handed power that would define his career. However, his move to Texas A&M for the 2024 and 2025 seasons catapulted his draft stock.

In 2024, he started all 13 games at Right Guard, anchoring a unit that powered the SEC's second-best rushing attack. Choosing to return for the 2025 season as a team captain, Reed-Adams earned Second-Team All-SEC honors and was named a Midseason All-American. Known for "slamming chairs" (his signature celebration), he is a high-energy, high-impact blocker who sets the tone for the entire offensive front.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 41 (15 at Kansas, 26 at Texas A&M)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 1 (Only 2 sacks allowed over his final two seasons)

• 2025 Pressures Allowed: 14

• Pancakes: ~55 (2025 Season)

• Holding Penalties: 9 (A significant career-high in 2025, reflecting some technical lapses)

• 2025 Honors: Second-Team All-SEC; AP Preseason First-Team All-American; Team Captain.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	@ Notre Dame	C-	Worst Game. Struggled with elite interior speed; multiple pressures allowed.
2	vs McNeese	A	Absolute mauler performance; 0 pressures allowed, multiple pancakes.
3	@ Florida	B+	Dominant in the run game; helped unit to 310 rushing yards.
4	vs Bowling Green	A-	High efficiency; paved the way for a 200+ yard rushing day.
5	vs Arkansas	B	Solid performance but flagged for a costly holding penalty.
6	vs Missouri	B+	Physical battle; neutralized the interior rush for most of the game.
8	@ Miss. State	A-	Excellent in gap-blocking schemes; showed great second-level effort.
9	vs LSU	B	High-stakes battle; surrendered 1 sack on a late-game bull rush.
10	@ South Carolina	B-	Gritty game but struggled with balance against a twitchy 3-tech.
11	vs New Mexico St	A	The Apex. Total displacement; celebrated a TD by lifting his RB 3 feet in the air.
12	@ Auburn	A-	Physical "trench war" winner; 0 sacks allowed.
13	vs Texas	B+	Fought hard in a rivalry loss; 88% coaching grade in run blocking.
15	vs Miami (CFP)	B	Held up well in pass pro (0 sacks) but lacked consistent run displacement.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Leadership: Elite. Voted team captain; the emotional heartbeat of the Aggies' OL.

• Mental Toughness: High; successfully made the jump from Kansas to the SEC without a drop in production.

• Competitor: Elite; plays with a "mean streak" and finishes blocks with extreme prejudice.

• Team Player: Puts the unit first; opted to return for his senior year to lead a young group.

• Star: High; his energy and "chair slamming" physicality are contagious on the field.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 84/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 325 lbs. (Meets height; Exceeds weight). Prototypical frame.

• Stamina: Moderate; massive frame can lead to heavy breathing in up-tempo situations.

• Durability: Plus; has been a consistent starter throughout his A&M tenure.

• Injury History: Medically clean; no major red flags.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Run Block: Elite. Powerful initial punch; "pro strong" displacement in gap schemes.

• Pass Block: Average; can be susceptible to speed and "hand-fighting" técnicos.

• Strength: Outlier. Exceptional upper-body power that translates to the field.

• Technique: Low; 9 penalties in 2025 indicate issues with lunging and hand placement.

• High Motor: Constant; a "search and destroy" blocker in the open field.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 75/100

• Speed: Low; "heavy" footed when asked to pull long distances.

• Agility: Moderate; struggles to redirect if a defender crosses his face.

• Flexibility: Moderate; can become a "waist-bender," losing leverage against lower rushers.

• Acceleration: Good; explosive first step forward, but limited lateral twitch.

• Footwork: Average; needs to keep a wider base to avoid balance issues.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 90/100

• Awareness: High; excellent at identifying stunts; veteran savvy shows in his blitz pickups.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Rare, violent play-strength; elite run-blocker who excels in power/gap schemes; high-level SEC experience against top-tier DLs; strong hands that can lock out defenders once he latches.

• Weaknesses: Discipline and Mechanics. Lunges too often at the point of attack, leading to balance loss; 9 penalties in 2025 show a need for better hand-placement; limited lateral range makes him a "guard-only" prospect at the next level.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Power/Gap run system (e.g., Ravens, Steelers, Browns).

• NFL Comparison: Layden Robinson / Robert Hunt.

Scout's Final Word

"Ar'maj Reed-Adams is a 'bulldozer' in a helmet. He won't win a footrace, but he will move anyone in front of him against their will. While his penalty count in 2025 is a concern, his raw power and leadership are exactly what NFL coaches want in a developmental starter. If he can clean up his lunging habits, he is a long-term fixture on a physical offensive line. Draft Projection: 4th - 5th Round."