Trevor Lauck

NFL Draft Profile: Trevor Lauck

Position: Offensive Tackle | School: Iowa | Class: Sophomore (RS)

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 310 lbs | Archetype: Balanced (Zone Blocker / Power Hybrid)

College Career Summary

Trevor Lauck is the latest blue-chip technician to emerge from the "Offensive Line University" (OLU) in Iowa City. After appearing in only three games during his first two seasons, Lauck won the starting Left Tackle job in the 2025 preseason. He immediately stabilized a Hawkeye front that went on to win the Joe Moore Award for the nation’s best offensive line.

His 2025 season was statistically historic. For much of the first half of the season, Lauck was the #1 graded Offensive Tackle in the FBS according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He anchored a unit that paved the way for five 200+ yard rushing performances. While technically a sophomore by eligibility, Lauck plays with the veteran poise characteristic of Kirk Ferentz-coached linemen, displaying elite hand placement and a "brick wall" anchor in pass protection.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 12 (All at Left Tackle in 2025)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 1 (Through regular season)

• 2025 Pressures Allowed: 8

• Pancakes: ~44 (2025 Season)

• Holding Penalties: 1 (2025)

• 2025 Honors: Third-team All-Big Ten (Coaches); Joe Moore Award Winner (Unit).

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs UAlbany	A	Clinical debut; helped team rush for 310 yards (most since 2002).
2	@ Iowa State	B+	Physical battle in the Cy-Hawk; flawless in pass protection.
3	vs UMass	A	Total displacement; recorded 6 pancakes in a 47-7 blowout.
4	@ Rutgers	A-	Handled elite Big Ten East physicality; zero pressures allowed.
5	vs Indiana	B-	Worst Game. Struggled with a late stunt that led to a sack.
7	@ Wisconsin	A+	The Apex. Dominated the "Trench War"; Iowa rushed for 210 yards.
8	vs Penn State	A	Neutralized top-tier edge talent; 245 team rushing yards.
9	vs Minnesota	A-	Solid in the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry; high-motor game.
11	vs Oregon	B	Challenged by elite speed-to-power; held his own late.
12	@ USC	B+	Quiet but efficient; handled the travel and noise well.
13	vs Michigan State	A-	Strong finish; elite awareness against late blitzes.
14	@ Nebraska	A	Locked down the blindside for a 40-16 statement win.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Leadership: High. Even as a young starter, he was the vocal lead of the LT/LG side.

• Mental Toughness: Elite; transitioned from a backup role to the #1 PFF tackle in weeks.

• Competitor: Elite; plays with the classic Iowa "mean streak."

• Team Player: High; part of the most cohesive unit in college football.

• Star: High; a foundational piece of an All-American caliber line.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 310 lbs. (Meets height, Borderline weight).

• Stamina: High; played nearly every meaningful snap in 2025.

• Durability: Elite. Stayed healthy during a brutal Big Ten schedule.

• Injury History: Medically clean.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Run Block: Elite. Masters the zone-blocking reach and displacement.

• Pass Block: Plus; technically refined sets with a strong "snap" in his hands.

• Strength: Plus; weight-room power translates to on-field leverage.

• Technique: Elite. Pro-ready footwork and hand reset ability.

• High Motor: Constant; blocks through the whistle every play.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 85/100

• Speed: Moderate; adequate climber, but not a vertical burner.

• Agility: Plus; short-area quickness to mirror twitchy edge rushers.

• Flexibility: High; natural "knee-bender" who stays low in his stance.

• Acceleration: Good; explosive first step when firing out for run blocks.

• Footwork: Clinical. Exceptionally quiet and efficient feet.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Awareness: Outlier. Diagnostic skills for stunts and twists are already NFL-level.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Elite technical discipline and "pro-ready" fundamentals; exceptional awareness of defensive games; anchored a Joe Moore Award-winning unit; rare pass-blocking efficiency (1 sack in 12 games).

• Weaknesses: Critical Lack of Bulk. Needs to add 10-15 lbs of functional mass to handle NFL bull-rushers; height is slightly below the "elite" 6'7" standard; can be out-reached by long-limbed ends.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Zone-Run or West Coast system (e.g., 49ers, Packers, Vikings).

• NFL Comparison: Joe Tippmann / Tristan Wirfs (Iowa roots).

Scout's Final Word

"Trevor Lauck is a technician in an athlete's body. He doesn't win with overwhelming size, but with a mastery of leverage and a football IQ that is far beyond his years. While he needs to live in the weight room this offseason to handle the 'NFL Power' jump, his tape from 2025 is a masterclass in modern tackle play. He is a high-floor prospect who will be a 10-year starter. Draft Projection: 1st Round."