Steve Avila
Steve Avila  C  TCU | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Steve Avila
Height
6-4
Weight
332
College
TCU
Position
C
Class
Senior
Home town
Arlington, TX
85.6/100
Player Rating
11
PositionRank (OL)
5.21
FortyYD Time
Steve Avila Prospect Overview
TCU Horned Frogs center Steve Avila (79) pauses over the ball before a snap during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Steve Avila C TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Steve Avila C TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 04/21/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 5.21 seconds (60%*)
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (63%*) Weight: 332 (100%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (24%*) Arm: 33 (59%*) Span: 78 (48%*)
Forty: 5.21 (C) (60%*) Shuttle: 4.74 (C) (58%*) Ten Yard: 1.86 (C) (17%*)
Vertical: 29.5 (C) (68%*) Broad: 98 (C) (27%*)
Three Cone: 7.85 (C) (41%*) Bench: 28 (C) (65%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 04/21/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 5.21 seconds (60%*)
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (63%*) Weight: 332 (100%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (24%*) Arm: 33 (59%*)
Span: 78 (48%*)
Forty: 5.21 (C) (60%*) Shuttle: 4.74 (C) (58%*)
10 Yard: 1.86 (C) (17%*)
Vertical: 29.5 (C) (68%*) Broad: 98 (C) (27%*)
3 Cone: 7.85 (C) (41%*) Bench: 28 (C) (65%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 85.6 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Pass Blocking:
88%
Run Blocking:
79%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #65 Position rank: #11
College Games: 36 College Snaps: 2176
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #57 Pos Rank: #17 State Rank: #44
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 85 Stars 247 RATING: 85/100
Ovr Rank: #1065 Pos Rank: #44
LosAngeles Rams Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 36 (LAR)
Draft Profile: Bio
Steve Avila from South Grand Prairie High School was rated a 4-star prospect by ESPN with a scout's rating of 80 Following high school, Avila decided to stay close to home and opted to join TCU.

In 2019 as a freshman Avila saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 21 snaps for the Horned Frogs.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 9 games and a total of 510 snaps. He conceded a solid 6 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks while playing the majority of his snaps at center, and the rest at right tackle.

In 2021 as a junior Avila saw action in 12 games, and totaled 746 snaps. He gave up 11 QB hurries, just one QB hit, and 2 sacks after transitioning to center

In 2022 as a senior Avila saw action in 13 games and played a total of 899 snaps for the Horned Frogs. He allowed 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left guard.
Honors & awards
  • 2021 First-Team AP All-Big 12
  • 2021 Second-Team All-Big 12
  • 2020 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Coordinated when moving to the second level as a run blocker, capable of landing blocks on the move.
  • Shows very good vertical speed - very quick getting to the second level in the run game
  • Has a very solid athletic physique and prototypical size for the position standing 6-3 and 332 lbs
  • Very versatile prospect who has played all 2022 at left guard and 2020, and 2021 at center
  • Shows a good initial burst after the snap, with the ability to sink his hips and generate movement. He’s a heady and savvy pass protector, capable of making calls and setting protections at the line of scrimmage.
  • Has the strength and power to handle bull rushes - anchors well
  • Avila has elite size and power, firing off the line of scrimmage and capable of creating movement in the run game.
  • His hands are outstanding has a super strong grip - latches on and doesn't let go
  • In the run game plays with elite power as a drive blocker
  • A natural knee bender who stays low and gets nice leverage in pass protection
  • Avila plays with good leverage despite his taller frame, and he’s a surprisingly good mover for his size, showing fluidity and flexibility when blocking on the second level.
  • Showing some nastiness to his game, Avila will sustain blocks through the whistle, thriving when he’s in the phone booth.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Has a habit of panicking on reach blocks, lunging, and grabbing rather than trusting his athleticism to get him in position, which could lead to flags for holding.
  • His lateral movement skills aren't elite as is his overall hip flexibility
  • is particularly susceptible to stunts - will need help laterally
  • He’ll have some trouble with quickness as a pass protector; Avila needs to make better use of his hands, and he often stops his feet once he makes initial contact as a pass protector.
  • Has shown he struggles to pick up speed rushing moves - at times he looks hesitant when facing stunts and twists.
  • Avia's quickness is a little limited as is his change of direction skills
Scouting Report: Summary
Steve Avila is a solid pro prospect who has the skills to play either guard or center at the next level. He's a monster as an inside power run blocker and is elite as a pass protector in a phone booth where his strength shows through. However, Avila's lateral movement skills are only average which means he'll fit into certain pro schemes.

Expect Avila to be a very effective pro and assuming he is selected by a team with a scheme fit - could start immediately.

Steve Avila percentiles vs other Center's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Steve Avila (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
57.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0