Kingsley Suamataia OT BYU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kingsley Suamataia OT BYU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.04 seconds (88%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 01/18/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.04 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 01/18/2003 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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89% |
| Run Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#70
Position rank:
#16
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| College Games: 23 College Snaps: 1287 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Darnell Wright - Tennessee |
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86% |
| Abraham Lucas - Washington State |
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70% |
| Austin Deculus - LSU |
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69% |
Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 63 (KC)
Draft Profile: Bio
Hailing from Orem, Utah, Kingsley Suamataia carved a name for himself at Orem High School, earning a 5-star rating from 247 Sports and a 4-star from ESPN. His high school career culminated in four state championships, setting the stage for his collegiate journey. Initially committing to Oregon, Suamataia redshirted his freshman year in 2021, participating in one game. He then transferred to BYU, where he showcased his talent as a starting right tackle in 2022 and left tackle in 2023.As a sophomore for the Cougars in 2022 Suamataia he played in 11 games and a total of 632 snaps. He conceded 6 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right tackle.
In 2023 as a junior Suamataia saw action in 11 games and totaled 644 snaps. He gave up 9 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at left tackle.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 3. He wrote: " Suamataia hit 21.5 MPH last year as a 318-pound freshman. That’s really good for a 218-pounder, much less an athlete 100 pounds more than that. “He’s so fluid and smooth,” Mayne says. “I think he could run in the 4.8s. He’s definitely a sub-5 guy (in the 40). He’s super explosive and can throw a ton of weight around. You watch him on the field throw a big defensive end around with one arm, and he doesn’t even break stride. If he wanted to be a tight end or fullback, because he’s so naturally gifted and has the agility, he could.”"
- Boasts a strong, balanced frame with good arm length and hand size.
- Exceptional burst and quickness, enabling him to reach second-level targets with precision and force.
- Efficient in pass protection, utilizing a combination of quick, strategic hand movements to disrupt defenders.
- Highly effective at using his mass to create seals and alleys, showcasing his ability to dominate in the run game.
- Shows versatility and range, capable of playing both tackle positions within an RPO-heavy, zone-based scheme.
- Exhibits a potent snatch-trap technique, effectively neutralizing rushers by stealing away leverage.
- Demonstrates good lateral mobility and footwork, key for maintaining balance and countering defensive maneuvers.
- Capable of delivering explosive blocks and maintaining engagement through plays, emphasizing his physicality and determination.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Occasionally upright in his stance, leading to inconsistent hand placement and vulnerability to defenders.
- Processing and recognition of defensive schemes need refinement, affecting his ability to counter stunts and blitzes effectively.
- Shows a tendency for over-aggression, resulting in missed blocks against more elusive defenders.
- Needs to improve pad level and leverage to maintain consistency against powerful rushers.
- Occasional lapses in balance and technique, this is much more obvious in the run game where his blocking needs a lot of work
- Needs to improve the coordination of his hands and feet. Sometimes loses balance in the run game, lunging into contact rather than sinking his hips and delivering a block.
Scouting Report: Summary
Kingsley Suamataia brings to the draft a solid foundation in pass protection, characterized by his excellent quickness, hand technique, and ability to neutralize edge rushers. His performance in both left and right tackle positions showcases his adaptability and potential to secure the perimeter against the NFL's elite defensive talents. However, while his pass-blocking skills are notably advanced, Suamataia's capabilities as a run blocker present an area for development. The physicality and precision required to dominate in the run game are aspects that he must enhance to become a more complete offensive lineman.In the run game, Suamataia needs to work on maintaining a lower pad level, leveraging his blocks more consistently, and improving his footwork to create and sustain running lanes. The occasional lapses in balance and the tendency to overextend against moving targets underscore the need for refinement. Developing these areas of his game will be crucial for him to maximize his effectiveness in an NFL offensive scheme that demands versatility and reliability from its linemen.
Suamataia's draft stock remains high due to his undeniable elite athletic ability strengths and super high upside. At just 21 years old, his physical tools, combined with his experience and versatility, make him a promising prospect With quality coaching and development, Suamataia has the potential to evolve into a standout offensive tackle in the NFL, particularly in pass-first systems that can harness his excellent pass protection skills from day one.
Kingsley Suamataia percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kingsley Suamataia (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
51.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.