Scouting Report
Approved · Oct 2, 2026Braden Olsen
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Olsen had a breakout sophomore season playing right tackle and has now made a smooth transition inside to offensive guard. Frame-wise, he looks like an interior lineman all the way and could even be a very good center if that were the need. He isn't deficient from a length standpoint, and he profiles more as an interior lineman than a tackle from a projection standpoint. He was at the Rivals Combine in Miami back in February and measured in at a shade under 6-foot-3, 290 pounds. He's made a big physical jump, putting on 50 pounds over the last year.…
Top Attributes
- Positional versatility - Physicality - Run blocking - Toughness
Areas to Develop
- Lateral quickness - Get-off
Film Review Notes
Started at right tackle as a sophomore but moved to guard, his likely college position. Pulls really well and does a nice job hitting moving targets. Strong base and does a nice job staying square in pass protection. Athletic enough to slide and mirror the speed rushers when playing tackle. Light on his feet and does a nice job picking up stunts and reacts quickly to counter moves. Dominant run blocker and can drive his man down the field and has no problems getting to the second level. Physical player with advanced technique, strong hands, and a nice all-around skill set.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.7Size
- 7.5Frame/length
- 7.8Flexibility/bend
- 7.8Strength
- 7.3Agility
- 7.6Punch
- 8Run blocking
- 8Pass blocking
- 7.8Anchor
- 8Physicality/effort
