Jaeden Roberts

austinbignall07
Dec 30, 2025
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NFL Draft Profile: Jaeden Roberts

Position: Offensive Guard (RG) | School: Alabama | Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 327 lbs | Archetype: Run Blocker (Power/Gap Specialist)

College Career Summary

Jaeden Roberts has been a fundamental "power" element of the Alabama offensive line since cracking the starting lineup midway through the 2023 season. After two years as a reserve, Roberts made his first start against Texas A&M in 2023 and never looked back, finishing that year with eight starts and helping propel the Tide to a SEC Championship.

The 2025 season was a test of resilience for Roberts. A preseason concussion in fall camp initially derailed his starting role, forcing him into a rotation for the first half of the year. However, his veteran presence and elite power ultimately saw him reclaim his wire-to-wire starting spot at Right Guard by mid-October. Roberts is a legendary weight-room figure, reportedly holding the Alabama school record for a 900-pound squat, which translates to a devastating initial punch on the field.

Career Stats & Highlights

Career Starts: 21 (13 in 2024, 8 in 2025)
2025 Sacks Allowed: 0 (Only 1 QB hit and 4 pressures allowed total)
Pancakes (Knockdowns): 36 (2025 Regular Season)
Holding Penalties: 0 (2025)
2025 Honors: Preseason Second-Team All-American; Outland Trophy Watch List; 2024 Lombardi Award Watch List.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Florida State	DNP	Sidelined due to concussion protocol.
2	vs ULM	B	Limited snaps (14); showed heavy hands with one major knockdown.
3	@ Wisconsin	A-	High efficiency (90% coach grade); zero sacks/pressures allowed.
4	@ Georgia	B-	Limited action off the bench; provided a spark in short-yardage.
6	@ Missouri	B+	Increased snap count (42); dominant down-blocks on power runs.
7	@ Tennessee	A	The Apex. Returned to starting lineup; 88% coaching grade; zero pressures.
8	vs South Carolina	A-	Played every snap for first time; zero pressures allowed.
9	@ LSU	A	Lead the team with 7 knockdowns; neutralized interior speed rush.
11	vs Eastern Illinois	A	Total physical displacement; paved the way for a 56-0 shutout.
12	@ Oklahoma	C+	Worst Game. Limited to 5 snaps; struggled with recovery on a stunt.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 94/100

Leadership: Plus; veteran leader who stayed engaged during early-season injury.
Mental Toughness: High; successfully fought back from a concussion and depth-chart rotation.
Competitor: Elite; plays with a "bully" mentality and finishes blocks through the whistle.
Team Player: Credits his center (Brailsford) and coaching staff for his development.
Star: Moderate; his impact is felt most in short-yardage and "must-have" run situations.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 91/100

Height/Weight: 6'5", 327 lbs. (Meets height; Exceeds weight).
Stamina: Moderate; build-up was slow in 2025; occasionally "gasps" in high-tempo.
Durability: Good; besides the concussion, he has been a consistent presence.
Injury History: Red Flag (Concussion in 2025); otherwise medically reliable.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 88/100

Run Block: Elite. Massive displacement power; uses his 900lb squat base to drive.
Pass Block: Plus; very difficult to bull-rush due to massive frame.
Strength: Outlier. Legendary weight-room strength that fully translates to the POA.
Technique: Average; "Waist-bender" who can get top-heavy and lose balance.
High Motor: Consistent; high effort in finishing blocks.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 76/100

Speed: Low; "heavy" footed when asked to pull across the formation.
Agility: Average; struggles to redirect against sudden inside-counter moves.
Flexibility: Moderate; plays with high pad level; "stiff" hips at times.
Acceleration: Good; explosive first step forward, but limited lateral burst.
Footwork: Average; can be plodding; needs to keep feet moving after contact.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 92/100

Awareness: High; excellent at identifying "Duo" looks and passing off stunts.

Scouting Report

Strengths: Prototypical size and "Incredible Hulk" strength; elite anchor that makes him nearly impossible to bull-rush; statistically dominant in pass protection (0 sacks in 2025); veteran of high-stakes SEC trench warfare.
Weaknesses: Technical Consistency. Roberts is a "waist-bender" who can lunge at defenders, leading to balance issues; plays with a high pad level that allows smaller, more technical DTs to get under his chest; limited lateral range makes him a "scheme-specific" prospect.
Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Gap/Power or Inside Zone system (e.g., Ravens, Steelers, Browns). Not a fit for Wide Zone teams.
NFL Comparison: Kevin Zeitler / O'Cyrus Torrence.

Scout's Final Word

"Jaeden Roberts is a 'brick wall' at Right Guard. While he isn't the most agile mover, his pure mass and anchoring ability are already at an NFL veteran level. He won't win a footrace to the second level, but he will clear a path for any RB behind him. If he can stay healthy and lower his pad level, he has 'Pro Bowl Guard' potential in a power-running scheme. Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round."