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 Notre Dame DL Rylie Mills.
NO. 99 RYLIE MILLS, DL, NOTRE DAME (R-SENIOR) — 6050, 295 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Rylie Mills | 6050/295 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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
— Has the height, length, and size profile you want in the position
— Good athlete who can run down ball carriers in the open field
— Played up-and-down the line of scrimmage for Notre Dame
— Displays a strong long arm move and bull rush as a pass rusher
— Can swim, rip, and use the hump move to vary his pass rush
— Size and long arms allow him to establish first contact and control blockers
— Does a great job flowing to gaps to stuff the run
— Can stack and shed blockers to make plays in gaps against the run
— Plays with a great motor to get after the quarterback
— Dangerous on twists and stunts to use his size and athleticism to wreak havoc up front
— Experienced starter who has improved every season
THE BAD
— Could stand to add more bulk to his frame
— Play strength can be inconsistent from play to play
— Plays upright too often, needing to maintain better leverage
— Can get caught off-balance when blockers get into his chest
— Exposes his chest to blockers far too often
— Will struggle to fight off blocks when blockers establish first contact
— Coming off a season-ending knee injury suffered late in the season
BIO
— Redshirt senior prospect from Lake Forest, IL
— A four-star recruit by Rivals
— Posted 45 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and five sacks in seven games as a senior
— Also participated in track and field, competing in the shot put and discus
— Threw the first pitch for his hometown Chicago White Sox against the Pittsburgh Pirates this past summer
— Played in nine games in 2020 with one start and made seven total tackles (two solo), two tackles for loss, and 0.