Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Size:
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 322 pounds
Arm Length: 34 1/8"
Hand Size: 10 1/4"
Accomplishments:
All-Big 12 honorable mention (2023)
“Tyler Guyton is an athletically gifted tackle whose movement skills and ability in pass pro showcase a plug-and-play prospect.”
Strengths:
Athleticism
Explosiveness off line of scrimmage
Heavy hands
ID stunts/twists
Balance
Concerns:
Speed vs. outside shoulder
Hand counters
Exposed chest in pass pro
Film Analysis:
A former H-back at TCU before making the transfer to right tackle, Tyler Guyton is one of the premier athletes at the tackle spot in the 2024 class. An elite mover with an extremely gifted athletic profile, he glides in space and touts one of the most explosive lower halves in the country.
In pass pro, Guyton’s footwork allows him to consistently square up opposing pass rushers. Will rarely have to reset feet to adjust to opposing pass-rush plans. Active hands to win first and touts the necessary grip strength to stop opposing defenders in an instant. Once hands are latched, the rep is usually over. Showcases an outstanding base and anchoring vs power is an easy operation. Rarely caught retracing steps to locate stunts.
As a run blocker, Guyton fires off the line of scrimmage and is quick to out-leverage defenders. Easy displacement ability with power that stems from a strong lower half. Would like to see an increased usage of length, however, to consistently move bodies away from alleys. Will at times attack a block with body weight instead of technique and power. As a puller, Guyton showcases quick footwork to work around the edges of the line of scrimmage. Athleticism showcases itself on the fringe areas and when asked to climb to the second level where linebackers are often met before being able to attack their run fit.
Primary concerns remain regarding countering speed against his outside shoulder (OK State). Can often protect against inside moves too much at times, leaving a runway at the high arc of a rush. Has the kick-slide to work back out, but quicker pass rushers at the next level could cause issues if the correct depth isn’t reached consistently. Will play with a high chest at times in the run game, where an immense amount of surface area can be attacked, and thus, out-leveraged at the point of attack.
Overall, Guyton is an impressive prospect at the tackle position whose athletic profile and refined technique in pass pro present a high-ceiling athlete in the 2024 class.
Prospect Projection: Day 1 — Pro Bowl Caliber
Exposures: Texas (2023), Oklahoma State (2023), Kansas (2023)
