Drew Kendall C Boston College | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Drew Kendall C Boston College
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/17/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.05 seconds (89%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.5 DOB: 11/27/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 04/17/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.05 seconds (89%*) | |
| Age: 23.5 DOB: 11/27/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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73% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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83% |
| Run Blocking: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#188
Position rank:
#35
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 2450 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 93/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Matt Lee - Miami |
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91% |
| Alex Forsyth - Oregon |
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89% |
| Charles Turner III - LSU |
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89% |
Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 168 (PHI)
Draft Profile: Bio
Drew Kendall carries football royalty in his blood. The son of 13-year NFL veteran Pete Kendall followed his father's footsteps to Boston College, where the elder Kendall earned All-America honors before becoming a first-round selection in 1996. Growing up in Norwell, Massachusetts, Drew wasn't allowed to strap on pads until fourth grade when his recently-retired father could coach him properly. From those formative years through middle school, high school, and eventually Boston College, Kendall has been steeped in offensive line technique and mentality since before he could drive.At Noble and Greenough School, Kendall dominated as a two-way player despite weighing just 250 pounds, leading his team to an 8-1 championship season as a sophomore and earning league all-star honors as a junior before COVID wiped out his senior campaign. The four-star recruit ranked as Massachusetts' top prospect and the ninth-ranked interior offensive lineman nationally when he chose his father's alma mater over Stanford, Michigan, and Penn State. He even donned his father's No. 66 jersey at Chestnut Hill, where the Kendall legacy lives on in the school's Hall of Fame.
After redshirting and appearing in just two games as a freshman, Kendall seized control of the center position and never relinquished it, starting 31 consecutive games to finish his collegiate career. The 2022 College Football News Freshman All-American quickly developed into the Eagles' most reliable pass protector. By his redshirt junior season in 2024, Kendall had blossomed into a first-team All-ACC performer and team captain under new head coach Bill O'Brien, allowing just five pressures on 350 dropback snaps while anchoring an offensive line that produced multiple 300-yard rushing performances.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses exceptional spatial awareness that shows up in multiple facets - from pass protection adjustments to precision angles when climbing to linebackers.
- Works hands independently with rhythmic, well-timed jabs that disrupt defender timing and establish control without overextending his frame.
- Changes directions with fluid lower body mechanics, showcasing ankle flexion that allows him to sharpen angles on pulls and second-level blocks.
- Processes defensive fronts with veteran savvy, identifying simulated pressures and adapting to late movement like someone who's been studying film for decades.
- Demonstrates remarkable recovery skills - when initially beaten, he settles his feet, resets his base, and battles back into position to salvage blocks.
- Runs hot from snap to whistle with relentless leg drive, especially effective when working parallel to the line on outside zone concepts.
- Displays on-field intelligence that translates into quick, decisive adjustments - never hesitates when picking up stunts and delayed blitzes.
- Cinches defenders tight with strong grip strength once engaged, maximizing control despite average length measurements.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks position versatility with strictly center experience throughout his collegiate career - creating questions about emergency plug-and-play scenarios.
- Generates minimal vertical displacement against wide-bodied nose tackles, settling for stalemates rather than creating movement at the point of attack.
- Plays too upright at times which compromises his natural leverage advantage, particularly problematic against power rushers with initial quick penetration.
- Arm length (32⅜") is just barely adequate, creating small margins for error against longer defenders who can get into his chest first.
- Struggles to sustain and finish against powerful 0-techniques without assistance, allowing defenders to disengage once initial double teams peel off.
Scouting Report: Summary
The tape doesn't lie - Kendall belongs in a system that prioritizes outside zone concepts. This isn't a center who will dominate with raw power, but rather one who wins with angles, technique and spatial awareness. When he's operating in space, his fluid movement jumps off the screen. I watched him navigate traffic like a veteran, picking off linebackers with precision that mirrors his father's anticipatory style rather than merely reacting to what's in front of him.Zone blocking emphasizes his strengths while masking his limitations. The reality is he's not wired to bulldoze massive nose tackles off the line. His game is built on leverage, hand placement, and footwork fundamentals that have been ingrained since childhood. The difference between Kendall in space versus isolated against mass in tight quarters is night and day. He'll carve out a developmental role while adding necessary bulk to his frame, potentially growing into a reliable backup with spot-starting capability.
Don't underestimate the value of his football bloodlines. This center has been groomed for the NFL since elementary school, with a father who played 13 seasons in the league molding his approach. His recognition of fronts, blitzes, and stunts reflects this upbringing. While his physical limitations will likely prevent him from becoming a long-term starter, Kendall brings day-three value as a technically sound depth piece who won't be overwhelmed mentally when called upon.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
Drew Kendall percentiles vs other Centers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Drew Kendall (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
209.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
46.0
*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.