Evan Tengesdahl, IOL, Cincinnati: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Interior Offensive Lineman (IOL) |
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Jersey Number |
#50 |
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Class |
Redshirt Junior |
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School |
Cincinnati |
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Height / Weight |
6’3″ / 323 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Dayton, Ohio / Wayne HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Line & Miscellaneous Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
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2024 |
Cincinnati |
Big 12 |
FR |
11 |
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2025 |
Cincinnati |
Big 12 |
SO |
13 |
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Total |
24 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his high school multi-sport background (wrestling and discus), exceptional leverage, and verified collegiate movement profile.
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.15 – 5.25 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 28.5″ – 31.0″
- Broad Jump: 8’9″ – 9’2″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.78 – 1.84 seconds
- Bench Press: 28 – 32 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Evan Tengesdahl is a technically polished and fiercely competitive interior offensive lineman who has developed into one of the premier guard prospects in college football. A product of Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio—the same high school pipeline as several other notable collegiate stars—Tengesdahl was a standout wrestler and accomplished discus thrower (128-foot-8) prior to signing with the Bearcats.
After a developmental freshman year, he exploded onto the national scene in 2025 with elite PFF metrics, anchoring a Cincinnati unit that famously did not allow a sack until Week 7. Recognized off the field as an Academic All-District selection and an Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee, Tengesdahl enters the 2026 season with early first-to-second-round buzz for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Key Strengths
- Hand Power and Punch: Exhibits vicious, heavy hands at the point of attack, routinely stunning interior pass-rushers and neutralizing bull-rush attempts with an impressive 6-foot-8 wingspan.
- Leverage and Anchor: Built with a dense, powerful 323-pound frame, combined with exceptional knee bend. He plays with natural leverage, making him extraordinarily difficult to dislodge or push back into the pocket.
- Advanced Technical Processing: Displays a wrestler’s understanding of balance, center of gravity, and hand placement. He picks up twists, stunts, and delayed blitzes with smooth processing speed.
- Run-Blocking Demolisher: Thrives in gap and zone run schemes alike, showing the functional leg drive to create movement at the line of scrimmage and finish blocks with a nasty disposition.
Developmental Focus
As Tengesdahl prepares for the 2027 draft cycle, scouts will continue to evaluate his lateral range when asked to pull or reach block elite, sideline-to-sideline 3-technique defensive tackles in space. Maintaining his clean footwork and proving baseline versatility to snap at the center position in a pinch will further maximize his value as a plug-and-play interior starter at the next level.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending