{"id":277466,"date":"2026-04-21T17:52:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=277466"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:52:58","slug":"diego-pounds-2026-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/21\/diego-pounds-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Diego Pounds 2026 NFL Draft Profile\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diego Pounds 2026 NFL Draft Profile\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Teams searching for a tackle with the tools and size to protect their quarterback’s blind side are looking into Diego Pounds. His frame and production in 2025 – zero sacks in almost 500 pass-blocking snaps make scouts salivate at what they see.\u00a0 Combined with his physical traits and Combine results, he stands out. Pounds has some areas of concern, however. He struggles with speed rushers and can play higher than he should, leaving him vulnerable\u00a0 against top defensive ends and tackles.<\/p>\n

Diego Pounds 2026 NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Position: Offensive Tackle<\/span><\/p>\n

Height: 6\u20196\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight: 325 Pounds<\/span><\/p>\n

School:<\/span> Ole Miss<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2026 NFL Draft Diego Pounds Scouting Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Solid against the pass rush in 2025, allowed no sacks and just 13 quarterback pressures;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • His measurables are solid: 33.75\u201d arms, 9\u20194\u201d in the broad jump, 30\u201d vertical jump(5.15 in the 40 yard dash is not spectacular, but solid for an offensive tackle);<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Strong frame and long arms give Pounds an advantage in moving tackles out of the way;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 84.5 inch wingspan – with this mammoth man at tackle, he is equipped with the frame and tools to protect a quarterback’s blind side;<\/li>\n
  • Graded higher as a pass protector than a run blocker in 2025;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • High motor, he plays with intensity until the whistle;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Didn’t allow a sack in almost 500 pass blocking attempts in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Diego Pounds is a OT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 8.51 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 231 out of 1548 OT from 1987 to 2026.https:\/\/t.co\/6UaYkD48id<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/b4NyiRvQku<\/a><\/p>\n

    — RAS.football (@MathBomb) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n