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 Notre Dame OG Billy Schrauth.
No. 74 BILLY SCHRAUTH/OG Notre Dame – 6’4”, 310 POUNDS (REDSHIRT JUNIOR)
Measurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Billy Schrauth 6-4/310 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
– Adequate size and good strength for the position
– Reliable anchor with good hand placement and foot balance in his pass sets
– Allowed virtually no pressures on third and fourth down passing plays
– Mirrors pass rushers well, whether they’re power-based or speed-based
– Picks up stunts and twists well
– Thick frame with a strong lower body and long arms
– Sustains blocks and drives defenders off the line
– Improved consistency and power displacement this past season as a run blocker
– Good quickness off the snap to latch and drive defenders
– Stays low and works through contact to finish blocks in the run game, especially showing effectiveness as a zone blocker moving laterally
– Wants to finish off guys as much as possible
– Started at both left and right guard
– Served as a team captain and was a leader of the team
THE BAD
– Struggled early in his career with inconsistent ability to sustain blocks
– Hand placement can be inconsistent with his strike points
– Lets defenders get into his frame too often
– Not an elite lateral mover, but functional
– More comfortable working in tight quarters than in wide spaces
– Very big, strong run defenders can stall his ability to drive guys back
– Needs to consistently stay low in his pass sets so his pad level doesn’t get too high
– Limited sample size with not a lot of starting experience
– Lower body injuries concerns really stunted his developmental progress
STATS
– 19 career starts and has 32 played in a total of games in 4 years at Notre Dame
– Career: 1,393 total snaps (1,023 LG, 370 RG)
– 89 total special teams snaps (all on Field Goal Kick)
– 3 total sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 12 hurries allowed, and 3 penalties per PFF
– 2025: Started 7 games
– 0 sacks, 2 hurries, 0 hits allowed, and 1 penalty per PFF
– 73.1 run block grade (72.3 zone block grade on 114 snaps, 65.9 gap block grade on 97 snaps) per PFF
– 82.7 pass block grade (72.3 true pass set blocking grade, 98.6 efficiency rating) per PFF
INJURY HISTORY
2025 – Suffered an MCL sprain against USC in week 8 that caused him to miss the rest of the season. Also had a left ankle procedure in March.
2024 – Ankle injury in the Purdue game that required tightrope surgery that caused him to miss 4 games. Played from week 9 onwards to end the season.
BACKGROUND
– Grew up in Campbellsport, WI and played at St. Mary’s Springs H.S.
– 4-star recruit according to 247Sports
– 2025 2nd Team AFCA All-American
– 2023 Joe Moore Award Semifinalist
– Two-time Academic All-Big Ten (2023-24)
– Led St. Mary’s Springs to state championship game his senior season
– All-state selection as a senior
– Competed in shot put and discus in high school
– Youngest of 8 children
– Parents own a livestock business
– Two older brothers played Division II college football and sister plays professional basketball in Croatia
– Credits growing up on a farm to his work ethic and drive
– Described as authentic, direct, and selfless by teammates and coaches
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Billy Schrauth is a tough, technically sound left guard for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a sturdy frame and a physical play style that fits power and inside-zone run schemes. He brings a blue-collar demeanor, strong hand usage, good footwork, and the versatility to play both guard positions. While he may not possess elite athletic traits, he compensates with leverage, play strength, and competitive toughness.
As a pass protector, he’s really good at handling power with evenly-proportioned strength in his upper and lower half to stall guys in place with his anchor. He does an excellent job at getting inside and underneath the pad level of defenders, but also has great leg strength and balance through his feet to plant and hold his ground against bull rushes.
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— Happy Days (@Jh86Guy) February 27, 2026
What’s also impressive is his hand usage and ability to handle counter moves. He does have more difficulty with quicker rushers at times if they can swim or chop through him, but overall he handles almost everyone well and he doesn’t get beaten twice with the same move.
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— Happy Days (@Jh86Guy) February 27, 2026
Schrauth can put on a clinic with his ability to redirect and reset defensive linemen.
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— Happy Days (@Jh86Guy) February 27, 2026
There are definitely times where he doesn’t win his battles in pass protection, especially when guys get up underneath him like Darrell Jackson Jr. from Florida St. did here, but they are few and far between.
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— Happy Days (@Jh86Guy) February 27, 2026
As a run-blocker, Schrauth shows great power on angle and drive blocks to move guys. He has a nasty twist-torque move that he often makes when he makes initial contact with guys, which frequently is the case, and makes a gigantic lane for running backs to roll through.
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— Happy Days (@Jh86Guy) February 27, 2026
I would say that he has average lateral movement and athleticism skills in general. He can climb to the second level adequately and he can be used as a puller like he’s shown here, but he won’t be confused as a dancing bear.
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— Happy Days (@Jh86Guy) February 27, 2026
CONCLUSION
Schrauth profiles as a good developmental guard that could start within a year or two. He has a relatively high floor due to his strength, technique and competitive toughness. His ceiling will largely depend on making sure his lower body injuries don’t significantly impact his long-term outlook, continued refinement of footwork, and conditioning to improve his lateral athleticism so that he can handle quicker interior rushers with pass rush counters.
He would fit very nicely with teams who want to implement gap/power schemes, duo, and inside zone concepts. I think that he would be a nice fit for the Steelers due to them needing an upgrade at the left guard position for the future, regardless if Isaac Seumalo returns or not. There is a lot to like about Schrauth as a player and his ceiling could be very high, potentially being a Pro Bowl caliber of player, if he can stay healthy. At worst, he’ll be a solid starter.
When looking at an NFL comparison for him, it’s difficult because of how much the injuries impacted his playing time, but for a ceiling I would say he has a lot of the same characteristics and talent that Logan Mankins did. As a high floor comparison, he reminds me a lot of Rob Sims who was a steady interior presence for the Lions and Seahawks when they were in their glory days with Matt Hasselbeck and Matthew Stafford.
NFL Projection: Early-Mid Day 3
Steelers Depot Draft Grade: 8.2 MED (Long-Term Starter)
Grade Range: 7.9-8.7
Games Watched: @ Miami (FL) (2025), vs. USC (2025), vs Florida State (2024), vs Ohio State (2024)
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