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, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Boston College OT Jude Bowry.
No. 71 Jude Bowry/OT Boston College – 6051, 314 pounds (Redshirt Junior)
Measurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Jude Bowry 6051/314 10 3/4 33 3/4 N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
5.08 1.75 N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
9’7″ 34.5 N/A
The Good
– Prototypical build and good length, big body, but carries it well
– Uses length and size to his advantage
– Wide base in pass protection makes him hard to get around
– Fires out of stance and quickly reaches spot in pass protection
– Uses length well to seal and secure the edge
– Tight hands and latches when he gets his hands on, great grip strength to secure and steer in pass protection
– Works hard to re-fit his hands
– Effective down blocker and creates lanes for backs to run off his hip
– Enough foot speed in open grass to work to the second level and get out in front of screens
– Active eyes and strong in stunt pickup
– Capable of redirecting and changing directions at an acceptable level
– Decent starting experience and minor positional versatility
– Wasn’t often penalized
The Bad
– Struggles most against power and bull rushes
– Too often forklifted/uprighted by bigger bodies rushing him down the middle
– A little stiff and rigid in his overall movement, prone to giving up soft corners versus bendy pass rushers
– Inconsistent staying connected as a run blocker and can fall off, needs to keep his lower half under him
Stats
– 23 career starts (21 LT, 2 RT)
– Played RT as a freshman but became a full-time starting left tackle for the 2024 season
– 1,399 career offensive snaps (1,285 at LT, 97 RT, 17 tackle-eligible)
– 509 offensive snaps in 2025 (505 at LT, 4 tackle-eligible)
– Allowed zero sacks in 2025 and just two for career
– PFF’s No. 118 overall offensive grade in 2025 among 334 qualifiers (No. 87 run blocker, No. 145 pass blocker)
– Eight career penalties (one in 2024, four in 2025)
Injury History
– 2022: didn’t finish game against UConn due to undisclosed injury
– 2024: suffered an unknown injury against Pitt
– 2025: Missed a handful of fall camp practices with a minor and undisclosed injury
– 2025: right leg injury against Stanford and missed the following game against Cal
– 2025: missed the October game against UConn and the November game against SMU due to undisclosed injuries
– 2025: helped off against Notre Dame (possible concussion protocol, appeared to be knocked out)
Bio
– Turns 23 in August 2026
– Three-star recruit from Germantown, Maryland
– Chose Boston College over Maryland, Army, Ball State, and several other smaller D-I schools
– Selected Boston College because it felt like “home” and loved the program’s energy in hopes of being the next great BC lineman
– 2025 team captain
– 2026 Senior Bowl participant
– Basketball was first true love, only began playing HS football as a sophomore to “get more physical” for basketball season
– Youngest of three children, oldest brother passed away in 2024
– Wants to become a broadcaster in post-playing days, communications major
– Bill O’Brien once called him “very positive guy” from a great family
– Considers himself a vocal player in practice who will correct teammates
– 2025 semifinalist for Jason Witten Man of the Year Award
Tape Breakdown
Jude Bowry bided his time in Boston College to serve as the team’s starting left tackle for the past two seasons. He has good size, a wide base, and above-average length. He combines it well and is hard to beat around the edge. Bowry is the left tackle in all the clips below.
His pass protection grip strength is impressive. When he’s able to make first contact and latch on, the battle is usually over.
Bowry’s biggest issue is defending speed-to-power and bull rushes. He’s routinely stood up and was on his heels against them. In 2024 against Missouri, EDGE No. 15 Johnny Walker gave him fits.
And bendy rushes can dip under him against the edge. Bowry isn’t quite as flexible and prone to allowing a soft corner.
As a run blocker, he creates movement on down blocks and uses his burst/length well, but he could do a better job staying attached and keeping his feet under him.
Conclusion
Overall, Jude Bowry’s calling card is his pass protection against speed/outside rushes. Dealing with power and strength is where he must improve the most. If so, he has starter traits. A good coach needs to tap into his game a little more.
My NFL comp is Jordan Morgan.
NFL Draft Projection: Early-Mid Day Three
Steelers Depot Draft Grade: 7.7 (Spot Starter)
Grade Range: 6.8-8.2
Games Watched: at Missouri (2024), at Michigan State (2025), vs Georgia Tech (2025)
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