2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Josh Fryar

A stalwart on one of college football’s top offensive lines in 2024, Josh Fryar could be what decides whether or not the Buckeyes tie or break the all-time record for most selections in a single draft. With 27 starts to his name, Fryar brings a level of experience to the next level that will be sought after, even if he isn’t quite as hyped up as other linemen in the prospect pool.

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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Josh Fryar

Height: 6’4″
Weight: 318 pounds
Arms: 34 7/8″
Hands: 9 3/4″
Vertical: 34.0″
Broad jump: 8’11”
RAS: 9.18
School: Ohio State

Josh Fryar NFL Draft Overview

Fryar was the top-rated player from the state of Indiana in the 2020 class and committed to the Buckeyes as a three-star player. Over his first two seasons, Fryar redshirted in his first and appeared in 12 in his second. He played in all 13 games again in 2022 and recorded his first start against Indiana.

Fryar took over as the Buckeyes’ starting right tackle in 2023 and started 29 consecutive games to end his collegiate career, which culminated in a national championship.

In total, Fryar started 30 games and appeared in 59 in total.

At the end of the season, Fryar was among the NFL draft hopefuls who had an uphill battle to earn the honor of hearing his name called. However, through testing and various offseason workouts, he could be a late-day-three pick.

Strengths

• Solid NFL-ready frame
• Positional flexibility; could be a swing tackle at the NFL level.
• Great testing and athletic profile for a lineman
• Refined hand technique and is sound in his fundamentals
• One of the more experienced players at the position in the class

Weaknesses

• Lateral agility is not the best, often looked stiff when facing off against NFL-worthy defenders
• Often rose up and played too high with his pad level, could be overtaken by better pass rushers
• Struggled picking up blitzes, stunts, and twists
• Play style could suggest an injury is possible

Projection: Seventh Round/UDFA

Bottom Line on Josh Fryar

Finding a day-one, 17-game starter on the offensive line is incredibly unlikely where Fryar is expected to be selected/in the UDFA pool. While Fryar does not look like he will be a franchise tackle in the NFL, he could be a swing tackle who could make a spot start here and there.

Ideally, he will go to a team with a gap/power scheme that allows him to work without trusting him to go one-on-one against speed rushers.

One thing going for him is his athleticism at his size. While there are concerns that he plays a bit stiff and stands himself up too much, Fryar has the technical ability to at the very least tread water at the NFL level.

All in all, Fryar could be an interesting pick for an NFL franchise looking to take advantage of his experience and leadership. He is widely viewed as a developmental prospect worth either spending a late pick on or prioritizing as an undrafted free agent after the fact.

With a little development, Fryar could be a secret weapon buried on the depth chart that would give a coach the peace of mind that if his starter goes down, there wouldn’t be a massive drop-off.