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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame OT Joe Alt

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Notre Dame OT Joe Alt.

#76 Joe Alt/OT Notre Dame – 6’8, 322 lbs (Junior)

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Joe Alt 6080/322 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

THE GOOD

– Possesses an outstanding combination of size and length
– Really explosive out of his stance; impressive foot quickness
– Understands how to utilize his length to keep defenders out of his chest
– Plays with great bend in pass protection and in the run game
– Easily translatable pass protector
– Increased power profile in 2023
– Understands body position and angles to the second level
– Easy mover in space
– NFL bloodlines and a lot of overall playing experience
– Flexible hips; shows ability to recover well and maintain balance

THE BAD

– Hands need to be more active after initial compact
– Power profile is still developing; can take another jump
– Doesn’t always finish consistently in the run game

BIO

– Voted as a team captain during the 2023 season
– Unanimous All-American in 2023
– 2023 Lombardi Award Finalist
– 2023 Outland Trophy Finalist
– 2022 All-American selection (Associated Press, PFF, CBS Sports, ESPN, Sporting News, The Athletic, FWAA, Walter Camp, USA Today)
– As a junior in high school, played tight end and defensive end.