From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, 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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Oregon offensive lineman Alex Harkey.
No. 71 Alex Harkey/OL Oregon – 6-6, 327 pounds (Redshirt Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Alex Harkey 6-6/327 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
– Plus size and overall build
– Strong with powerful hands when using good technique
– Great grip strength to latch onto blocks in run and pass game
– Looks to finish blocks and bury defenders, good aggression and demeanor
– Can anchor and stall out rushes
– Enough pop out of his stance and athleticism
– Capable of reaching d-tackles in run game
– Good enough feet and length to seal edge in pass game against non-elite rushers
– Does nice job on double/combo blocks to wash d-lineman down or take him to second level
– Not calling card, but asked to pull and play in space in run/screen scheme
– Works to re-fit hands in pass protection
– Smart and identifies/passes off stunts well
– Some positional flexibility with reps as tackle-eligible
The Bad
– Most time at Oregon spent in 3-point stance
– Acceptable athleticism, but doesn’t have enough to recover if technique wanes
– Flashes quick punch but needs to keep hands inside
– Tendency to lunge and stop feet on contact, vulnerable to falling off against quick rushers with active hands, making move to guard possible
– Plays a little upright and stiff, too often uprooted by one-gapping linemen in run game; needs to improve pad level in run game
– Inconsistent reaching and hitting target in space, especially as puller through the hole (uses skip pull on traditional gap runs)
– Tends to anticipate speed rush and trouble redirecting against inside counters
– Penalized too often in 2025
– Older than most prospects
Stats
– Two-year starter
– 1,851 career snaps (1,631 at right tackle, 124 at right guard, 91 tackle-eligible, 5 LT)
– 2025: 821 RT snaps, 34 TE snaps, 31 RG snaps
– 14 career penalties (nine in 2025)
– No. 138 blocking grade of all qualifying OTs in 2025 (No. 121 run blocking, No. 55 pass blocking)
– Per PFF, allowed five sacks past two years
Injury History
– 2025: Missed Iowa game after rolling ankle in practice ahead of the week
– 2025: Suffered minor injury against Texas Tech and against Oklahoma State in early September
Bio
– Turns 25 years old in July 2026
– Three-star JUCO recruit from Austin, Texas
– Began career at JUCO (Tyler) as a tight end after late start to football career and “bad” grades
– Committed to Colorado in 2022, transferred to Texas State in 2023, transferred to Oregon in 2025
– Played TE and DL in high school, catching three touchdowns as senior; also member of basketball team and averaged double-double
– Third-team All-Sun Belt in 2024 with Texas State
– 2026 Senior Bowl invite but did not attend week/play in game
Tape Breakdown
Alex Harkey went from an unknown JUCO tight end to starting for the Oregon Ducks in his senior season. A big body, Harkey offers plenty of strength and power in the run game. He’s effective on double-teams to secure and displace at the first level. He’s the right tackle below.
He plays with a mean streak and likes to finish, too. Sometimes he gets a little out of control and is prone to post-play penalties, but his demeanor is one you want for a big guy up front.
In pass pro, he works his hands well and has good enough feet to seal the edge when he anticipates it and plays with good technique.
Still, Harkey can struggle against particularly quick and finesse rushers. He’s also prone to leaning and lunging.
Harkey has decent athleticism, but plays a little upright and stiff. Defenders can get under his pads in the run and pass game, especially one-gapping d-tackles playing upfield against the run. Watch it here.
Conclusion
Overall, Alex Harkey is a well-rounded player and a late bloomer, not playing the position until just a few years ago. He’s an acceptable athlete but not a special one. Some suggest a move to guard at the next level is a fit. That would make sense in a Duo/Inside zone heavy scheme, and he could become a starter in such a system. My NFL comp is Teven Jenkins, who has found more NFL traction after kicking inside from tackle to guard. Both men also have sixth-OL value.
NFL Projection: Mid-Late Day Three
Steelers Depot Draft Grade: 8.0 (Long-time Starter)
Grade Range: 7.1-8.3
Games Watched: vs Arizona State (2024), at Northwestern (2025), at Washington (2025), vs Indiana (2025 – first meeting)
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