From now until the 2025 NFL Draft takes place, we will 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, a scouting report on Lindenwood offensive lineman Gareth Warren.
#78 GARETH WARREN, OT, LINDENWOOD (SR) – 6051, 330 lbs.
East-West Shrine Bowl Participant
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Gareth Warren | 6051/330 | 9 5/8 | 33 5/8 | 79 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Good size and length
— Good snap quickness in pass and run game
— Balance and pad level are good in his pass set
— Nice chop and good hand placement; wins with hands when he is first to contact
— Good anchor and play strength versus power rushers
— Improving awareness on stunts and twists
— Very good play strength on down, drive, double-team blocks
— Good timing to second level on combo blocks
— Agility and athleticism to pull in either direction
— Experience at guard and tackle
The Bad
— Kick step in pass set only gets adequate depth
— Hand timing is inconsistent in pass sets
— Defenders who get into his chest were able to yank him forward out of their way
— Adequate refitting of hands when he loses the advantage
— Stops his feet on some blocks allowing defenders to slip around him
— Adequate lateral quickness on reach blocks
— Pad level gets high on run blocks and slides up the opponent
— Spends more time on the ground than you would like
— Upper-body strength has room to improve
Bio
— Career: 35 games, 1 reception for 6 yards
— 2024: First-team All-Big South OVC
— 2023: All-Academic team, CSC Academic All-District honoree
— 2022: Second-team All-Big South OVC
— In high school, played in the Polynesian Bowl National Combine and Showcase as a sophomore
— In high school, invited to the Pro Football Hall of Fame High School Elite Division Session
— In high school, played in the All-Hawaii Bowl on Oahu
Tape Breakdown
Gareth Warren is an offensive lineman who played left tackle the last two season and left guard in 2022.