Sam Hecht

Sam Hecht projects as a starting-caliber interior lineman capable of contributing in Year 2 at the NFL level, with a floor as a reliable backup. His best NFL home will be in a power-running or gap-heavy scheme where his leverage and positional anchor shine brightest. Teams seeking depth at guard or center with immediate special teams value will view Hecht as a day-two value proposition.

Hecht's limited lateral agility and slow-twitch athleticism are legitimate red flags in pass-protection situations against elite edge rushers operating in space. His production came primarily against mid-tier Big 12 competition, raising durability and adjustment concerns at the NFL level; injury history at Kansas State (lower body soreness) warrants medical evaluation before draft day.