From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, 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, Day 3 selections, or priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Iowa tight end Luke Lachey.
No. 85 Luke Lachey/TE Iowa – 6056, 251 pounds (Redshirt Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Luke Lachey | 6056/251 | 10 | 32 1/8 | 78 3/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| 10′” | 35 | N/A |
The Good
– Primarily used as a blocker
– Decent play strength
– Good blocking technique
– Makes great initial contact at blocking point
– Encouraging recovery ability when beat
– High IQ shown from always blocking assignment, comes from the classroom
– Solid pass protector
– Wins as a blocker due to technique and using great leverage
– Quick off the ball and has good body positioning
– Strong grip strength on weaker defenders
– Gets in space quickly and attacks the second level
– Willing to do dirty work
– Big catch radius
– Strong, secure hands
The Bad
– Average athletic ability
– Average speed
– Bad vertical speed
– Stiff route runner
– Needs to hold onto man blocks longer
– Can hold deuce blocks too long, allowing assignment to flow to the ball carrier
– Gets knocked off routes by physical defenders
– Tries to use big body to get defenders off him as a route runner, but they catch and stay with him
– Stands too high as a route runner, limits explosiveness and athleticism
– Slow getting out of breaks
– Physicality in the run game does not match in his route running
– Can only be used in quick game, no vertical threat
Bio
– Started 22 games across 5 years at Iowa
– 2024: 28 catches for 231 yards (8.