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Max Iheanachor NFL Draft Scouting Report
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Arizona State's Max Iheanachor is one of the most intriguing offensive tackle prospects in this class, with flashes of dominance on film that show off his impressive physical traits. A late-comer to the sport, Iheanachor has a ton of untapped potential that could make him a star at the next level if he lands in the right situation. That upside could make him a first-round pick.
Here's everything NFL fans need to know about Iheanachor heading into this year's draft:
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Max Iheanachor's Vitals
Height:6-6
Weight:330
Age:22
Max Iheanachor's Strengths
You won’t find too many offensive tackle prospects with this combination of size and quickness, thanks to his background playing soccer and basketball before finding the gridiron in junior college. Iheanachor has fast feet off the ball, shuffling quickly to stay mirrored to his defender and keep the quarterback/ball carrier clean. He’s patient as a pass protector, using his quickness to react to incoming moves, and trusting his massive frame to ensure a long trip around the arc for edge rushers. He’s experienced and agile on the move, effectively working his way downfield on screens and counters, enveloping smaller defenders with his size in the open field.
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Max Iheanachor's Weaknesses
He’s still a work in progress from a technical standpoint, which is to be expected from a player who never played a snap of football in high school. Iheanachor can struggle with consistency in a wide range of techniques, from sloppy hand usages and mistimed punches, to the inability to stay latched onto his defender late in the rep, to lunging forward in the run game and whiffing on quicker, more experienced defenders who can catch him off balance. He shows some nastiness at times, but finishing every play with the same level of effort and physicality should be a priority.
Final Analysis
There’s obviously a ton of potential here with Iheanachor’s raw physical ability, and his multi-sport background has given him tools most guys his size simply don’t have. He still needs a ton of refinement before he’s ready to make a consistent impact at the next level, but the sky is the limit for a massive, athletic blocker who just needs some fine-tuning.
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2026 NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
