Ben Taylor-Whitfield OT TCU |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #56 SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 5.22 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #56 | |
| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 5.22 seconds (59%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
65.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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55% |
| Run Blocking: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#948
Position rank:
#91 (OL)
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| College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2354 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Matt Farniok - Nebraska |
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91% |
| Courtland Ford - UCLA |
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87% |
| Dan Moore Jr. - Texas A&M |
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86% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ben Taylor-Whitfield was a three-star tackle at Duncanville in the Dallas area, where his team went 13-2 and reached the Class 6A Division I state final during his junior year.Taylor-Whitfield started at left guard against West Virginia as a true freshman in 2023, the first TCU true freshman lineman to start since 2012. He made nine starts on the right side in 2024, then opened every game of 2025, beginning at right tackle and shifting to the left side after four weeks. He logged 891 snaps that year but was charged with three sacks and nine penalties.
A senior now, Taylor-Whitfield was named to the Outland Trophy watch list before the season and has started all eight games at tackle. His protection has slipped, with three sacks and 22 pressures allowed. UCF got to him for two sacks, while West Virginia and Kansas each produced four pressures.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Three-year starter with snaps at both tackle spots and at guard
- Named to the Outland Trophy watch list before his senior season
- Durable lineman who has opened every game since the start of 2025
- Grambling managed just one hurry against him in September
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- UCF beat him for two sacks and four pressures on the road
- Charged with 22 pressures and three sacks so far this season
- Five flags this fall, following nine penalties in 2025
- West Virginia and Kansas each produced four pressures against him
- Average athleticism for an NFL tackle prospect at this size
Scouting Report: Summary
Taylor-Whitfield is a durable, seasoned lineman with starts at three spots for TCU. He has anchored the left side for two years and has the size NFL teams want.However, his protection has regressed this fall, with three sacks and 22 pressures allowed, including two sacks at UCF. Penalties are a second issue, with 14 flags since the start of 2025.
Overall, Taylor-Whitfield is a big, experienced tackle whose pass sets must get cleaner. He projects as a priority free agent who might be a better fit inside.
How other scouting services rate Ben Taylor-Whitfield (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
434.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
82.0
*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.