Player comparison

Knijeah Harris

Dean Kindig

Played all of the 52 snaps on offense while logging a 64.5 PFF grade, the highest of all FL linemen, excels in pass blocking. Teets: "primarily plays left guard but also took a handful of snaps at right guard and center in 2023. He's a densely built lineman despite only being listed at 316 lbs. Harris appears to sport massive arms that give him a significant length advantage against interior defensive linemen. Harris deploys a wide base in pass protection and drops an anchor most defenders struggle to break. He grinds down and eliminates speed to power rush attempts. Harris suffers from many of the technical flaws associated with one-year starters. The issues most often manifest in his hand usage. He prefers to use two-handed punches instead of independent hands and hurts himself with inaccurate or predictable strikes."

Cayden Green

Dean Kindig

Did not play against South Carolina due to an unexpected injury, but he started and played the full game at left tackle (PFF 64.2) when the Missouri Tigers faced his former team, the Oklahoma Sooners, holding his own in pass protection despite Mizzou's offense struggling to find the end zone. Green began his collegiate career playing Left Guard (LG) at Oklahoma, transferred to Missouri where he continued at LG, and then moved to Left Tackle (LT) for the 2025 season. AP 1st Team All-SEC selection in 2025, 2025: Returning starting offensive lineman. Has played in 24 career games (18 starts). On the field for 1,504 career snaps. 2024: Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. Started all 13 games at left guard. Helped the offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs. Part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively. Blocked for an offense that finished 10th nationally and second in the league in red zone offense, converting 46-of-50 opportunities (.920). Additionally, helped Mizzou rank fifth in the country and second in the league in passes had intercepted with only five on the year. According to Pro Football Focus, finished the Music City Bowl with 41 pass block snaps, zero pressures allowed and a 82.7 pass block grade. On the field for 874 snaps. McCrystal: "Green started his career at left guard before shifting to left tackle in 2025. He has thrived in both roles but would likely be in contention to be the first guard off the board in 2027 if he switches back to the interior offensive line. Key stat to know about Cayden Green: Allowed a 4.7% pressure rate in true pass sets, per Pro Football Focus."