Kadyn Proctor is a powerhouse left tackle who could provide the massive presence the Lions need to secure their offensive line for the future. In 2025, he was named a Consensus All-American and won the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy. He has started 40 career games for Alabama and has been noted for his 6’7″, 350-lb frame.
Below is an excerpt from my medical report on Proctor:
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Kadyn Proctor, OT (21) – Alabama
Projected round 1.#28 on Daniel Jeremiah board Jan 27. Mocked to Lions at #17 by Bucky Brooks at NFL.com.
Concern level 3/10
- 2025: 15/15 games.
- 2024: 11/13 games. Shoulder injury (rumored torn labrum) kept him out the first 2 games.
- 2023: 14/14 games
There was some hubbub online when a Lion scout was seen talking to Proctor at the Shrine Bowl. We shouldn’t read too much into that as the Lions are going to be talking to every prospective OT on the planet this offseason.
The shoulder injury will need evaluation to see if it’s something that might require surgery in the future. His young age is a big plus.
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