Jude Bowry

NFL Draft Profile: Jude Bowry

Position: Offensive Tackle | School: Boston College | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 311 lbs | Archetype: Pass Blocker (Zone Slide Specialist)

College Career Summary

Jude Bowry enters the 2026 NFL Draft process as one of the most polarizing "traits" prospects in the class. A former three-star recruit out of St. Frances Academy, Bowry became a full-time starter at Left Tackle in 2024, where he allowed only two sacks and established himself as a rising star with elite athletic metrics.

His 2025 season was a roller coaster of high-level flashes and frustrating health setbacks. Named a team captain, Bowry anchored a line that produced multiple 500-yard offensive performances, yet his personal efficiency dipped due to a nagging training camp leg injury and mid-season ailments. Despite missing three full games and exiting others early, Bowry’s athletic ceiling was enough to secure an invitation to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, officially ending his BC career as he enters the professional ranks.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 23 (21 at Left Tackle)

• 2024 Stats: 321 pass-block snaps, 2 sacks allowed, 75.7 PFF grade.

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 0 (Technically clean, though pressures increased).

• 2025 Penalties: 4 (Up from 1 in 2024).

• Career Pancakes: ~48 (Known more for mirroring than mauling).

• Honors: 2025 Team Captain; 2025 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Fordham	A	Total erasure of FCS competition; looked 100% healthy.
3	@ Michigan State	B+	Elite recovery speed; neutralized Big Ten edge speed.
4	@ Stanford	C-	Injury Exit. Exited early; struggled with anchor before leaving.
6	@ Pittsburgh	B	Solid return; limited pressures but lacked typical "pop."
7	@ Virginia	B-	Flagged for holding; footwork looked slightly labored.
9	@ Louisville	B+	Shut down a top-tier pass rush; zero sacks surrendered.
11	vs Georgia Tech	A-	The Apex. Helped pave the way for 537 total yards.
12	vs North Carolina	C+	Flagged twice; struggled with internal power rushes.
13	@ Notre Dame	D+	Worst Game. Clearly hampered by injury; beaten multiple times by bull-rushes before exiting.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Leadership: Elite. Team captain and Man of the Year candidate; high character.

• Mental Toughness: High; played through a "litany of injuries" to stay on the field for his team.

• Competitor: Elite; high-effort player who fights even when physically outmatched.

• Team Player: Selfless; known as a locker room glue guy and vocal leader.

• Star: Moderate; high impact in pass protection, but injuries often limit his dominance.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 311 lbs. (Meets height, Borderline weight).

• Stamina: Moderate; durability issues lead to early exits in high-intensity games.

• Durability: Critical Weakness. Multiple injury exits in 2024 and 2025 (legs/shoulders).

• Injury History: Concerns regarding "nagging" injuries; Senior Bowl medicals will be vital.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 86/100

• Run Block: Average; athletic in space but lacks the "pop" to be a true road-grader.

• Pass Block: Strength. When healthy, his mirroring ability is top-tier.

• Strength: Weakness. Struggles against elite bull-rushers (e.g., Jared Verse, T.J. Parker).

• Technique: Plus; quiet hands and balanced sets, but gets "high" when fatigued.

• High Motor: Consistent; always looking to find work at the second level.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Speed: Elite. Rare movement for his size; draws Josh Simmons comparisons.

• Agility: Elite. Short-area quickness to cut off edge rushers is his best trait.

• Flexibility: High; loose hips allow him to "snap" back into position when beaten.

• Acceleration: Sudden; explosive first step in his kick-slide.

• Footwork: Clinical. Fast, precise feet that allow him to mirror twitchy ends.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Awareness: High; savvy at diagnosing stunts and complex ACC blitz packages.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Prototypical modern left tackle athleticism; elite footwork and mirroring skills; high-IQ leader who navigates complex protections; technically sound pass-sets that minimize sack production.

• Weaknesses: Play Strength. Often overwhelmed by power-rushers who get into his chest; Medical History. Frequent injury exits raise questions about his ability to survive a 17-game NFL season; inconsistent run-blocking "drive."

• Scheme Fit: Must play in a Zone-Heavy system that weaponizes his speed and avoids "phone booth" power battles (e.g., 49ers, Rams, Dolphins).

• NFL Comparison: Josh Simmons (Chiefs) / Abraham Lucas.

Scout's Final Word

"Jude Bowry is a classic 'upside' tackle. His feet are NFL-ready right now, and his pass-protection tape against speed is some of the best in the class. However, the lack of core power and the constant battle with the injury bug are significant red flags. If he can bulk up to a functional 320 lbs and clear medicals, he has starting LT potential. Without that growth, he risks being a situational swing tackle. Draft Projection: 4th Round."