2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Texas A&M iOL Ar’maj Reed-Adams

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Texas A&M offensive guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams.

NO. 55 AR’MAJ REED-ADAMS/iOL/TEXAS A&M – 6054, 317 POUNDS (Graduate Senior)
MEASUREMENTS

Player
Ht/Wt
Hand Size
Arm Length
Wingspan

Ar’maj Reed-Adams
6054/317
N/A
N/A
N/A

40-Yard Dash
10-Yard Dash
Short Shuttle
3-Cone

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Broad Jump
Vertical
Bench Press

N/A

THE GOOD

-Powerful run blocker that generates displacement at the point of attack consistently
-Brings a real edge to the position; plays with snarl
-Sound pass blocker with heavy hands to clamp onto pass rushers
-Good eyes in pass protection; has a good feel for stunts/twists defenders are running
-Showed good lateral agility as a puller; springy out of his stance
-Positional versatility; experience at both guard spots and right tackle in college
-Technically sound as a run blocker; matches feet and hands together

THE BAD

-Can be a bit hesitant to throw a punch initially, allowing defenders to get into his chest in pass protection
-Doesn’t bring as much power on the move as expected with the way he plays in a phone booth
-Penalty issues aplenty at A&M; too many pre-snap mistakes
-Struggled with smaller, more athletic interior pass rushers last two years at A&M; throws fundamentals out of whack
-Has heavy feet and tends to struggle with pad level at times, rising up through his hips rather than keeping his base underneath him

STATS

-2025 stats: 13 starts at right guard, played 680 offensive snaps
-Allowed 14 pressures and one sack last season, with nine penalties
-Played 2,336 career snaps across six seasons in college; charged with 47 career pressures allowed with just four sacks

INJURY HISTORY

-Suffered undisclosed injury against Missouri and missed the majority of the game; returned to the lineup following week without missing additional time
-Suffered arm injury ahead of Las Vegas Bowl in 2024; arm was in a sling, but no injury was disclosed

BACKGROUND

-Former 3-star recruit out of DeSoto, Texas, who originally chose Kansas out of high school
-Was ranked the No. 72 player in Texas coming out of high school
-Competed in track & field in high school; background in shot put and discus
-Spent four seasons at Kansas, playing in 31 games before transferring to Texas A&M
-Started three games as a true freshman at Kansas; started 15 games total for the Jayhawks before transferring
-Started all 25 games across two seasons with Texas A&M at right guard
-Named All-SEC offensive line in 2025
-Competed in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl

TAPE BREAKDOWN

At this time last year, Texas A&M offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams was generating plenty of buzz as a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Entering the 2025 season, he was one of the biggest names along the interior of the offensive line. Though he earned All-SEC offensive line recognition, Reed-Adams’ stock has dropped from fringe first-rounder to a Day 3 guy.

While his stats are good for the position, some concerning things on tape might have some scouts and teams worried, particularly in pass protection.

Reed-Adams has heavy hands, and when he gets his hands on you, he tends to shut things down.

The issue is that he is sometimes heavy and passive with his punch. That occurred here against Arkansas, leading to him losing the rep quickly.

It’s a cat-and-mouse game with defensive linemen, and you have to mix things up. But Reed-Adams finds himself in trouble when he’s late with his hands, like he was here. That lets the linemen get into him, knock his hands down, and win in the blink of an eye.

Despite some of those concerns in pass protection, Reed-Adams is pretty darn stout.

He can lock guys up and make them wilt in pass protection, as he did above against Notre Dame. He’s very strong, and his hands are like vice grips in pass protection. Once he’s inside on the chest, it’s over.

Where Reed-Adams is at his best in pass protection is when dealing with stunts and twists. He has good eyes and has a great feel for what defenders are trying to do. He communicates well, passes things off to teammates seamlessly, and is constantly looking for work in those situations.

It’s not always going to look good on tape, but the effort is always there, and he communicates with his center and right tackle consistently in those moments. That stood out at the East-West Shrine Bowl, too, where he was working with new linemen on either side of him, and at left guard as well.

As a run blocker, I love the edge he plays with. He’s constantly looking to finish through the whistle, and he’s not afraid to let a defender know that.

This rep against Auburn was one of my favorites all season from Reed-Adams.

He’s quick off the ball, generates a bit of displacement before getting an assist from his right tackle, and then finishes the rep by burying the defender behind the play. He walks over his opponent and lets him know about it.

You need that type of edge in the trenches.

There’s a finishing mentality there with Reed-Adams. You can’t teach that; you either have it, or you don’t.

Reed-Adams has it, and it’s nasty. He excels on combo blocks, working well in tandem with his right tackle. The Aggies ran behind those two repeatedly during the 2025 season and had great success.

When Reed-Adams gets a chance to get his legs moving with a full head of steam, it’s going to end very badly for linebackers in the second level.

CONCLUSION

Though his draft stock has slipped some from a national perspective, Ar’maj Reed-Adams projects as a potential Year 1 starter in the NFL at either left or right guard. He has more than 50 career games in the Power 4 and is a physical run blocker. Though he needs to work on his hand usage in pass protection, he proved in the SEC week after week that he’s a serviceable piece in the trenches.

He’ll bring an edge to the position group, and he communicates well up front. This takes some pressure off the center when it comes to setting protections and being the main hub of communication. He probably won’t become a Pro Bowler, but he’ll be a steady starter at either guard spot in a run-heavy offense. He reminds me of current Detroit Lions guard Christian Mahogany.

NFL Projection: Early-Mid Day 3
Steelers Depot Grade: 7.5 (Spot Starter)
Grade Range: 7.0-8.0
Games Watched: Notre Dame (2025), Auburn (2025), Arkansas (2025), Florida (2025), Texas (2025), Miami (FL) (2025)