2025 NFL Scouting Report: Josh Conerly Jr.

Prospect Summary:

In his first season as a starter, Conerly was an excellent pass protector at left tackle for the Ducks in 2023, allowing only one sack all season. He continued his quality play as a senior in 2024. After the season, Conerly had a mixed week at the Senior Bowl.

There is no doubt that Conerly is athletic for an offensive lineman. He is a smooth glider with good agility and nimble movement skills. Conerly is very fast, firing out of his stance with a burst to the second level. With quick feet and agility, Conerly can stay square on speed rushers and neutralize them running around the edge. With his excellent athleticism, Conerly is a natural knee bender who does not have to reach after edge rushers because his feet and bending get him in the proper position. His inability to anchor is a crushing weakness, and that needs to improve immensely for him to hold up against bull rushers. Strong pro ends could have consistent success with a bull rush riding Conerly backward, so Conerly is going to need to improve his anchor for the next level.

In the ground game, Conerly is not one to create a big push or toss defenders around. Conerly is not violent or nasty as the point of attack. There are times when he finishes defensive linemen, but he is not consistently violent up front. Conerly is a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme. With his speed and athleticism, Conerly moves well as part of the moving mall. He is quick for getting to linebackers off the snap along with peeling off defensive linemen and then hitting a linebacker to help open a hole. While he blocks hard, Conerly is limited and is not a true bull who can overpower defenders at the line of scrimmage. As a pro, Conerly might be a run blocker who gets more wins by turning, manipulating, or stalling defenders.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, Conerly could get late first-round consideration and will likely get selected in the second round.