2026 NFL Scouting Report: Max Iheanachor

Max Iheanachor, 6-5/325
Offensive Tackle
Arizona State

Max Iheanachor Scouting Report

By Charlie Campbell

Strengths:

Massive blocker
Good skill set
Has size, quickness, athleticism
Heavy hands
Thick build
Strong at the point of attack
Can generate a push in the ground game
Can knock defenders back and reset the line
Good in short-yardage
Physical and nasty, looks to bury defenders
Blocks with a mean streak
Good athlete
Solid quickness for a big blocker
Can get depth in his drop at times
Strong anchor
Assending player, getting better with experience
Upside to be a good starting right tackle

Weaknesses:

Inconsistent
Needs development
Smaller speed rushers give him problems
Will set up too high in pass pro at times

Prospect Summary:

In 2023, Iheanachor saw some starting action after injuries pushed him onto the field. In 2024 and 2025, Iheanachor was the starting right tackle for the Sun Devils. He showed improvement in his final season in 2025, and then ended the year with an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl.

As a run blocker, Iheanachor gets after defenders with power at the point of attack. With serious strength and physicality, Iheanachor will knock them back and reset the line of scrimmage with brute physicality. He has heavy hands, and defenders are in trouble when he latches onto them. Iheanachor can flat-out knock defenders off the ball and open up gaps for his back. He can generate movement in the ground game to supply some excellent lanes for his backs. Aside from being able to play power man, Iheanachor is quick to the second level and packs a punch when he gets there. Iheanachor is a nasty run blocker that will be an asset in the ground game at the pro level.

As a pass blocker, Iheanachor has talent, but he needs development for the NFL. Despite being such a large offensive lineman, he has quickness and movement ability to match up against speed rushers. His strength and length allow him to sustain blocks well to keep edge defenders from turning the corner. With his weight and strength, Iheanachor is able to anchor and hold up against bull rushes. However, Iheanachor has problems with speed rushers around the corner. They can get a step and leverage on him to beat him to the quarterback. Smaller rushers that can bend and get underneath him give him problems as well. Iheanachor plays too high in pass pro, and that leads to the issues. Iheanachor has problems recovering once beaten. His footwork and knee bend are not consistent, and that leads to him giving up some pressures. Thus, Iheanachor is a work in progress as a pass protector for the NFL. But the skill set is there for him to be developed into a starting right tackle.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Iheanachor could go in the second round, but he has a shot to sneak into the late first round. Check out my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to see where we project Iheanachor.

Prospect Comparison:

Jawaan Taylor. In terms of style of play and skill set, Iheanachor reminds me of Taylor. Both are talented blockers with good skill sets, but are inconsistent.