{"id":275126,"date":"2026-04-20T08:15:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=275126"},"modified":"2026-04-20T07:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:37:57","slug":"jaeden-roberts-2026-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/20\/jaeden-roberts-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaeden Roberts 2026 NFL Draft Profile\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jaeden Roberts enters the 2026 draft as one of the most powerful guards in the class. At 330 pounds, he brings elite strength that shows up on tape, where he consistently moves SEC defenders and dominates in the run game. He sets a physical tone, but he still needs to clean up his footwork and adjust to faster pass rushers. Most teams view him as a Day 3 pick in the Round 5\u20136 range, with clear upside as a developmental starter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jaeden Roberts NFL Draft Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

Position: G\/C<\/span><\/p>\n

Height: 6\u20195\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight: 327<\/span><\/p>\n

School: Alabama<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft Jaeden Roberts Scouting Report<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Jaeden Roberts heads into the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the most physically imposing interior linemen in the class. He brings a classic power profile\u2014a 330-pound guard from Alabama with elite strength, highlighted by an 800-plus-pound squat. More importantly, that strength shows up on film, where he consistently moved SEC defensive tackles and opens up clear running lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n

He does his best work in tight spaces, where he can rely on power and leverage, but his game still needs refinement in faster situations. Roberts can look heavy-footed when reacting to quick pass-rush moves or handling stunts, which creates some inconsistency in pass protection. Because of that, most teams view him as a Day 3 prospect in the Round 5\u20136 range. He offers clear upside as a developmental guard, and if he improves his footwork and processing, he has the tools to grow into a long-term starter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alabama G Jaeden Roberts (6-5, 327) has an OT body (18% body fat), but adequate balance to make him a RG (25 starts)<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc18Feldman Freak for strength (825-lbs squat\/405-lbs power clean)<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc18Athletic finisher in the run game; burst in movement<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa5 @Jack_Brentnall<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/l7fXmLahK0<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YmAA07pwUT<\/a><\/p>\n

— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 13, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n