2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kaleb Proctor

Measurables

Height: 6’2″
Weight: 291 pounds
Arms: 33″
Hands: 9.500″
40-yard: 4.79
Vertical: 33″
Broad jump: 9’5″
RAS: 8.99u
School: Southeastern Louisiana

Kaleb Proctor NFL Draft Overview

Coming out of Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove, Louisiana, Proctor was an unrated prospect. Spurned by the bigger programs in the state, Proctor chose Southeastern Louisiana. In his true freshman season, Proctor wasted no time getting into the rotation. He appeared in 12 games and amassed 16 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. His most productive day came in a loss to Murray State when he managed four tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

He earned a spot in the starting rotation as a sophomore in 2023. In 11 appearances, Proctor made 10 starts for the Lions. In that time, he added 26 tackles, five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.

Then, he broke out in 2024. In 12 starts, Proctor amassed 49 total tackles, six tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery. In the win over East Texas A&M, he led the way with a pair of sacks and five tackles. He earned second-team All-Southland Conference for his efforts.

Last season, it was more of the same. While he likely could have had some suitors in the transfer portal, Proctor returned to Southeastern Louisiana for his senior season. In 13 starts, Proctor finished the year with 43 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and two pass breakups.

He took home the Southland Conference Player of the Year, and earned first-team FCS All-American honors from the AFCA, Phil Steele, Sports Illustrated, and Stats Perform.

Strengths

• Great first step off the snap
• A deeper-than-you’d-expect repertoire of pass-rushing moves
• Plenty of bend
• Flashed against the best opposition (two sacks, three tackles for loss vs. LSU)
• Got better each season
• Could be lethal as a stunter at DT
• Real pop and strength at the point of attack

Weaknesses

• Competition level at FCS is a bit different than the NFL level
• Still a bit undersized for an interior defender
• Not an every-down DT, more of a pass-rushing specialist
• 10.1% career missed tackle rate, 18.2% in 2025 alone

Projection: Late Fourth/Early Fifth Round
Best Fits: Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals

Bottom Line on Kaleb Proctor

If Proctor is going to succeed in the NFL, he may need to be an exception to the rule. At 6’2″ and under 300 pounds, it’s going to be difficult to stand up against the size on the interior offensive line in the NFL. The jump from FCS to the NFL cannot be ignored, obviously.

However, when facing better talent, Proctor held his ground. In Shrine Bowl practices, he flashed. Against LSU, he stood out.

Proctor may be destined to be a rotational role as a 3-tech pass-rushing specialist. Of course, you could do much worse. Proctor is an explosive athlete coming off the line and can bend around the edge on stunts. While he may not end up as a Geno Atkins-type of defensive tackle at his size, he can carve out a niche that all NFL teams will covet.