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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JALEN RIVERS:
Miami | Hometown: Jacksonville, FL | HT: 6062 | WT: 319 | 40 time: 5.29 | Hand: 1000 | Arm: 3514 | Wing: 8400
Two-year starter. The versatile athlete competed in many sports. Had an injury riddled career (injuries in 2021, 2002, and 2024), was second team All-ACC player this past season. Engages a bit high, but makes up for it with good point of attack strength. His size allows him to absorb defenders. Versatile as either left guard or tackle. Wrestling background helps him maul defenders when lined up on him. As a tackle, he is an average length athletic player with long arms. Probably better suited to stay inside at guard. Injured in week one of the 2024 season. Returned in week four. Pass set and drop are very disciplined, inside move by defensive lineman is washed down. Shows good quickness pulling across the offensive line, gets a good fit alongside the offensive guard. Moves relatively well on screens. Needs to get lower when drive blocking. Inconsistent hand placement and limited range when asked to go and get the defender. Needs to be watched with his durability still in question. Showed much improvement in overall acumen at left tackle when he returned in 2024. His ability to play tackle coupled with a move inside to guard will add to his overall resume for the next level. As a free agent signing, should get the opportunity to continue to show his development.
Draft projection: 4th/5th round