2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tyler Guyton

Guyton participated in every test at the NFL Combine except for bench press. He boasts excellent size and length, high-end explosive traits, and above-average speed and agility, resulting in a Relative Athletic Score of 9.62 out of 10. That number can still change as official 10-yard split numbers are released and pro-day testing occurs. The Big 12 pro day is scheduled for March 27 to March 30 in Frisco, Texas.

Background

Coming out of Manor High School in Manor, Texas, Tyler Guyton was the No. 94 offensive tackle prospect in the country with a three-star rating, per 247Sports. As a kid, Guyton played running back at the pee wee level before moving to quarterback in middle school. In his first three years of high school, he didn't play any sports due to a knee injury. Guyton returned to the football field for his senior year as a defensive tackle. He had never played offensive line before college. Guyton accepted his only scholarship offer from TCU.

Guyton played in eight games (one start) for the Horned Frogs in 2020 and 2021. He saw limited action with only 31 snaps in those two seasons, splitting time between being a backup offensive tackle and H-back. After the 2021 season, Guyton transferred to Oklahoma.

He started 14 of his 19 games played for the Sooners. In his college career, he totaled 74 snaps at left tackle and 1,011 snaps at right tackle. According to PFF, Guyton allowed 12 pressures and zero sacks across 355 pass-blocking snaps in 2023. He allowed four pressures and two sacks on 191 pass-blocking snaps in 2022.

Among 254 FBS tackles to play at least 500 snaps in 2023, Guyton had the 134th-best overall PFF grade, the 146th-best run-blocking grade, and the 92nd-best pass-blocking grade. Additionally, he ranked 30th in pass-block efficiency.

Strengths

• Big, strong, and athletic with a super-sized frame
• Possesses an easy anchor
• Core strength allows him to absorb power easily
• One of the most impressive blockers at Senior Bowl practices
• Covers ground quickly
• Smooth feet that glide to the spot and stay in front of the target
• Plays with a patient demeanor and athleticism to recover
• Uses good length and a wide frame to push EDGE rushers up the pocket
• Impressive counters for being so inexperienced on the offensive line

Weaknesses

• Pad level is consistently high
• Struggles to generate much leg drive as a run blocker due to poor leverage position
• Lunging becomes an issue at times
• Over-reliant on two-hand punches
• Leaves chest open to defenders often due to late hands
• Hand positioning and punch aim stand to improve
• Hit or miss on picking up stunts
• Still learning the position
• Primarily played right tackle with just over 1,000 snaps of experience

Final Thoughts and Chicago Bears Fit for Tyler Guyton

It's a travesty that Guyton hasn't played offensive tackle for more of his life. His frame, athleticism, and length are tailor-made for the position. Our team has a top-50 grade on Guyton, but I expect him to be drafted in the first round due to his traits and development arc.

At the Senior Bowl, Guyton was one of the most impressive performers in the trenches. In meeting him after one of the practices, he spoke clearly and gave great insight on anything asked. It was there that he discussed only playing one year of high school football and never having played offensive line before college.

Considering his newness to the position, his developmental arc is impressive. The things that stand out about his game are how accessible his anchor is, his sheer width and length, and how smooth he is with his feet. After watching his tape and seeing him live, it's evident that Guyton has the traits that offensive line coaches dream about.

His ceiling is somewhere between a good starter and a Pro Bowl offensive tackle, similar to a player like Taylor Decker. He has all the tools and seems to have a coachable demeanor to approach that ceiling. Meanwhile, his floor is that of a backup who could be considered a potential starter, similar to a player like Justin Skule. Ultimately, I see his most likely outcome as being similar to Yosh Nijman.

Guyton could be a solid fit for the Chicago Bears as a developmental swing tackle. He's best suited for a zone-run scheme that leans more heavily into the wide zone concepts, allowing him to use his athleticism in space. The Bears will likely run a more lateral zone run scheme.

But Guyton seems likely to go in the top 50 picks, if not in the first round. I'm not sure that the Bears will have capital in that range that they'd be willing to spend on a developmental swing tackle. Other teams will see Guyton as the answer to their starting tackle position. But I don't see Guyton entering the 2024 season better than Braxton Jones. For that reason, I don't see the Bears valuing Guyton as much as other teams.

NFL Comparison - Ceiling: Taylor Decker
NFL Comparison - Most Likely: Yoshua Nijman

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