From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to 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 down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling and four year starter with experience at multiple spots on the offensive line.
#74 Spencer Burford, OL, UTSA (SR) — 6041, 301 lbs.
Senior Bowl/Combine
Pro Day Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Spencer Burford | 6041/301 | 9 1/2″ | 34 3/4″ | 82 3/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| 8’11” | 29″ | 25 |
The Good
— Four year starter
— Experience starting at every OL spot except center
— Very good length with nearly a seven foot wingspan
— Good agility and mobility
— Consistent pass set and uses his length well
— Sand in the pants to anchor versus power rushers
— Handles twists, stunts and cross face rushes well
— Can play in multiple run blocking schemes
— Strength to move defenders and quickness to cut them off
— Will play with a nasty demeanor
— Mobility to pull, climb and lead on screens
— Depth in pass set varies leaving him chasing up the arc
— Feet don’t always mirror and relies on length to push defenders
— Punch in pass pro is adequate lacking power behind it
— Will get pulled of his spot when chest is exposed
— Hand strength can be improved to lock on to defenders
— Pad level gets high as a run blocker
— Sustain to the whistle can be better overall
— Balance can get over his toes on base blocks
— Four year starter
— 45 games, 42 starts
— Started multiple games at every position but center
— 2021 Honorable mention All-American by Phil Steele
— 2021 first-team All-Conference USA
— Senior Bowl invitee and earned the start at left tackle for the American Team
— UTSA’s first-ever four-star signee
— Cousins include LaAdrian Waddle (NFL offensive tackle) and Sam Hurd (NFL wide receiver)
— Criminal justice major
— Born July 19, 2000 (21)
As a four year starter with those starts coming at four different positions you have to like he experience that comes with Burford.