With a rare talent like Olu Fashanu in this class, it’s easy to forget about Joe Alt, who may get drafted even higher than Olu. It’s not like my opinion of Olu has changed, but after a deeper look at Alt, I can see how some teams would value him more. Alt is another one of these rare Tackle builds coming out this year. His athleticism and length combination is precisely what teams look for in modern Tackles. Additionally, this a well-seasoned player who’s consistently thrived in every category as a blocker. He doesn’t have many true weaknesses, and you’ll find out exactly what he excels in within this article. I’ll also try to answer whether he’s the best Tackle in this class. As you’ll see, I have him ranked at number two, but it’s more complicated than just a grade. We’ll get into it, but just know he has a legitimate shot to be the first Tackle off the board.
Four all-22 games and his highlights were evaluated, and clips from his film are broken down here. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.
| Profile |
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| 2nd OT / Top Five | 6’8″ / 322 | JR | Notre Dame |
| Pro Comp |
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| N/A |
| Scheme |
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| LT – Any |
The clip above is from 2022, and Joe Alt is matched up against Myles Murphey, who’s now in the pros. He lands a good initial punch with his right hand and then extends into his chest without leaning forward. Murphey is a powerful and athletic pass rusher, and he handles him well in this game.
Alt shows his ability to drive block in the run game on this gap scheme run. As the pulling blockers are there to block the EDGE and LBs, Alt’s responsibility is to seal off the D-Tackle. He gets there quickly and paves a massive hole for the RB.
This clip is a fantastic example of the tenacity and power Alt has. It’s an inside zone run, and he absolutely obliterates the defender here. Notice how he gets really low when he makes initial contact. That helps him compensate for being so tall.
OVR Grade: 1-100
| Individual trait scale (1-7): |
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| 7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor. |
| Overall Draft grade scale (1-100, realistically: 57-87): |
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| 86 – Perfect prospect | 81 – Bluechip prospect | 80 – Likely all-pro | 79 – Day one quality starter or superstar potential | 78 – Day one starter w/ all-pro upside | 77 – Day one starter w/ high-end upside | 76 – Day One Starter | 75 – Boom or bust | 74 – Will become quality starter within 2-3 years | 73 – Boom or bust (high risk) | 72 – Will become starter within 2-3 years | 71 – Day-one backup with starter upside |
SPD – Speed
ACC – Acceleration
AGI – Agility
STR – Strength
SIZ – Size/ Length
AWR – Awareness
PBF – Pass-Block Feet
PBH – Pass-Block Hands
PBA – Pass-Block Anchor
GAP – Gap/ Power Run Block
ZBK – Zone Run Block
MBK – Move Block
(Grades are subject to change until draft day.)
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 6 | 6 |
| ACC | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| AGI | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| STR | 5.8 | 6 |
| SIZ | 6 | 6 |
| AWR | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| PBF | 4.3 | 6.1 |
| PBH | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| PBA | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| GAP | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| ZBK | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| MBK | 4.8 | 6.5 |
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Combine – TBD
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Joe Alt isn’t the prototype of offensive linemen that fans tend to love. However, there isn’t one thing you look for in a Tackle that he doesn’t have. While he may not regularly make awesome pancake blocks and doesn’t possess elite strength, his game is extraordinarily refined for being a prospect. Additionally, his athletic traits give him superstar potential.
Whether he should be the first Tackle off the board just depends on what you’re looking for in a Tackle prospect. Take Alt if you want a safe bet and a player who can do anything. In the case of Olu, he is still inexperienced in true pass sets and doesn’t bring the run blocking Alt brings to the table. Taking Olu makes more sense for someone like Kansas City who loves to pass it. I have Olu ranked better, but in most cases, I’d take Alt higher.
Many offenses in the meta like to mix up the run between gap and zone. Alt showed throughout his career that he could excel in both areas. This past season has proved he can also be a rock in pass-pro. He may just be the safest Tackle prospect I’ve ever evaluated, and the bizarre thing about him is that he could get much better with proper coaching. Deciding between him and Olu will be challenging, but whoever takes Alt will probably not regret it.
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