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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about SAM HECHT:
Kansas State | Hometown: Shawnee, KS | HT: 6040 | WT: 303 | 40 time: 5.10 | Hand: 0978 | Arm: 3134 | Wing: 7718
Two year starter. First-team All-Big 12 last fall. Started the last 25 games of his career. Has good power and strength coming from his lower half. He's been a steady performer and has climbed the scouting boards based on his season and with a good performance at the Combine and Senior Bowl. Good feet and hands are the best way to describe him. He checks all the boxes for being a solid technician. Shows good core strength in his ability to control his part of the defensive line. Rolls his hips under the defender when engaged. Strong hands help him control and grasp the defensive line. Good feet in coordination with his hands help him as an excellent pass protector. Keeps his feet moving. Shows good awareness in picking up stunts. Shows good movement on double team blocks. Has the quickness to get to the linebacker at second level. Does a good job protecting the quarterback. Shows good qualities in his personality traits. Not overpowering, needs to gain upper body strength. Must develop more hand strength. Leans a bit, allows him to be pulled off balance. Needs more fluidity off the snap of the ball. Pad level rises throughout the game. Lacks consistent explosiveness on contact. Unranked and overlooked, he has always proved the pundits wrong. Now he appears ready to get a shot at the next level. A mid-round selection who can possibly work his way into a starting position.
OSR:36/40. 10-1.77. Draft projection: 4th/5th round