Grade
71.4Photo: Ole Miss Athletics
IOL
UDFA
2027 Draft Class
Patrick Kutas
Status
Not Signed Ole Miss
6'6"
315 lbs
Age 22
Oct 5, 2026
Executive Summary
Patrick Kutas is a physical, versatile offensive lineman whose prototypical frame, strong anchor, reliable hand usage, and aggressive mentality give him a solid foundation as an NFL guard.
Strengths
Frame, Physicality, and Strength / Anchor
Weaknesses
Athleticism, Processing / Game IQ, and Footwork
Full Scouting Report
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Frame
Pros:
•Very solid height and weight
•Prototypical size for interior offensive lineman
•Has the size to kick out to tackle if needed
•Size allows for very unique positional versatility
Cons:
•None
Athleticism
Pros:
•Able to recover pretty well after missing an assignment or being late to pick up a stunt
•Can move around pretty quickly when helping out others on the line in pass pro
Cons:
•Can struggle to cover defenders that are a gap over
•Can get outmaneuvered as a puller and just throws a shoulder sometimes
Footwork
Pros:
•Pretty footwork as a puller but will miss blocks at times
•First step is in the right direction and doesn’t false step off snap
•Able to gain a good amount of distance on first step when moving laterally
Cons:
•Kick step is not really existent
Hand Usage
Pros:
•Good hand placement and is able to maintain his hands inside
•Quick to replace his hands if he gets them swiped away
•Generally doesn’t get his hands swiped away that much in pass pro
Cons:
•He can keep his hands a little wide before the punch
•Sometimes aims too high in his punch and gets hands in the defender's face
•Punches a little early sometimes
Strength / Anchor
Pros:
•Very solid anchor and doesn’t get blown back in pass pro
•Might get pushed back a step or two but always sets his anchor and doesn’t get blocked back far at all
•Does a good job of keeping a wide base
Cons:
•Got swiped away a couple of times against LSU pretty badly
•Can struggle if the defender has a good swim move
Physicality
Pros:
•Plays through the whistle and will try to pancake everyone
•Keeps feet moving when run blocking
•Will look to hit something if he is not already occupied
Cons:
•None
Processing / Game IQ
Pros:
•Pretty good at picking up stunts and twists
•Does a good job of passing off assignments
•Does a great job of looking for work if there is no one in front of him
Cons:
•Definitely struggles to get to the second level effectively
•Struggles to maintain blocks if he does get to the second level
•Overpursues the edge rusher when helping out the tackle sometimes
•Would like to see better awareness for blitz pickup
Games Watched:
•Week 1 vs LOU, Week 2 vs CLT(h), Week 3 vs LSU
Ideal Situation:
•Patrick Kutas is the right guard for Ole Miss after starting his career at Arkansas. He is very physical in the trenches and is always looking for work if there isn’t anyone in front of him. Whether it's finding someone to block in pass pro by helping out teammates or climbing to the second level on run blocks, he is always looking to hit someone. He plays through the whistle and is willing to step to people pushing after the play is dead. His hands are very solid, and he does a good job keeping them from getting too wide so he doesn’t get any holding calls. His punch sometimes lands a little high, so he needs to watch for hands-to-the-face penalties, but overall he has strong hands and is always quick to replace them if they get swiped away. His anchor in pass pro is also very solid. He won’t get pushed back more than one step, and then he anchors and is very hard to move. He can also move his feet well with spin moves and generally does a good job of staying between the DL and the QB. He struggles at times with picking up blitzing linebackers but does a good job of passing off rushers when zone blocking and picking up stunts. His run blocking could use some work, though. He is good at the point of attack and rarely misses blocks when down blocking, but he struggles at the second level. Linebackers regularly outmaneuver him, and he needs to get better at getting hands on second-level defenders. He is alright as a puller; he can sometimes throw a shoulder or whiff on a block, but overall he's decent at it. In my opinion, his biggest selling point is his size. He has great size for an NFL guard and isn’t too heavy, which lets him stay mobile in many blocking schemes. His size also allows him to fill in at tackle if the team needs it. Overall, I think any team could use him, since any team could use OL depth, but he could fit best with teams that need guard depth and run a zone scheme. Teams like the Eagles, Giants, and Buccaneers could use a versatile lineman who can play interior or kick out to tackle and have been plagued by injuries in the past.
Ratings:
•Frame – 9.0/10
•Athleticism – 5.6/10
•Footwork – 6.1/10
•Hand Usage – 7.4 /10
•Strength / Anchor – 7.6/10
•Physicality – 8.7/10
•Processing / Game IQ – 5.0/10
Total = 71.4/100 Mid-Late 4th Round
I am currently a junior studying sports management at Washington State University, originally from Fremont, California. I have experience in football ranging from playing, coaching, and scouting. My main focus is scouting college recruits and providing in depth reports on their strengths and weaknesses.
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