Player comparison

Evan Tengesdahl

Dean Kindig

No. 1-rated guard in the country on Pro Football Focus (minimum 100 snaps played) with an 82.1 mark.. Played in 11 games as a reserve offensive lineman, especially snaps after star G Luke Kandra went down. Helped a Cincinnati offense that ranked sixth in the Big 12 in total offense (420.6) and paved the way for running back Corey Kiner to rush for a second consecutive 1,000-yard season. Cincinnati finished sixth in the Big 12 in total offense. On3: "Impressive looking offensive line prospect who shocks defenders with the power in his hands and buries them with no regard for their well-being. Stands in at 6-foot-4.5, 285 pounds with a 6-foot-8 wingspan and nearly a 10-inch hand. Solid foot speed and twitch off the line of scrimmage. Comfortable in open space. Ran a solid 4.63 shuttle and jumped a 22-inch vertical during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Combination of punch and understanding of leverage is a vicious combo. Threw 128-foot-8 in the discus as a junior. Dominant wrestler throughout his high school career going a combined 26-6 including an undefeated 10-0 record as a junior. Has the chance to walk in and start along the interior offensive line for almost any program in the country and potentially kick out to tackle down the road."

Taran Tyo

Dean Kindig

"TIE-oh". The interior line had trouble vs Dontay Corleone in the scouted game. Started all 13 games at right guard, ranking seventh in the Big 12 among guards in PFF. Part of a unit that was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award as best offensive line in the nation. Maybe the most proven line in the conference. Made PFF's National Team of the Week following the blowout at Oklahoma State, earning a 78.3 grade that ranked second among all guards. Unit was also a three-time Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week and second nationally (one off the lead) with only eight sacks allowed in the 13 games. Prior to Cincinnati. 2024 Third-Team All-MAC selection at Ball State. Part of an offensive line that provided pass protection for the second-ranked passing attack in the MAC (245.0). Started 11 games in 2024 at right tackle.