2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Christian Duffie, OL, Kansas State

Christian Duffie is a promising offensive line prospect from Kansas State who is aggressive at the point of attack. Hula Bowl scout Brinson Bagley breaks down Duffie as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Christian Duffie, #73
School (Code)	KSST
DOB, Class Yr	03/17/2000, rSr
Height, Weight	6041, 310
40 Yd Dash	5.27
Arms, Hands	3318, 0912
Position/Depth	OT/OG
Honors/Captainship	n/a
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	Texas Christian University vs Kansas State (N) 12/03/2022 Texas @ Kansas State 11/05/2022Kansas State vs Alabama (Neutral) 12/31/2022
Scout Name / Date	Brinson Bagley, 08/04/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	14 GP
2021	13 GP
2020	9 GP
2019	3 GP

Player Summary:

This fifth year Tackle will be looking to start for his third full season. He has a thick base, and a tight yet chunky midsection, carrying more of a Guards frame. He plays with a fast twitch using his quick feet, making him quick off the snap, fast to the 2^nd level, showing good recovery potential. His foot movement bolsters his sturdy lower body which he uses to drive defenders out of their gaps or effectively turn them, as well as stalemating some of the stronger lineman. Additionally, it allows him to quickly arrive and seal a pull or trap. On second level blocks he is dangerous, once he lays his body on the defender, they are rendered ineffective. In zone blocks, he quickly crosses the defenders’ shoulders and can kick out with relative ease. Christian plays with fire and pride in pass pro, competing hard to the whistle. He possesses a solid Anchor that holds up when he is out maneuvered and stands firm against bull rushes holding up with formidable leverage.

His slow turn ability in pass pro, allows rushers to arc to the QB. This also affects blitzers or delayed rushers coming from either side as he struggles to pick up the second rusher, opening a quick path to the backfield. He struggles to adjust to defenders throughout the game, causing mistakes to constantly repeat. His biggest weakness is with UOH, and wide hand placement. This affects EVERY facet of his game. On run plays and screens, while he is quick to the defender and provides a successful initial pop, it is often negated by his ability to maintain the block, allowing LB’s to fight off blocks before the ball carrier arrives. In pass pro, he is a decently executed move away from giving up his outside shoulder exposing a short path to the QB, and loss of the ability to mirror.

Scheme Fit:

Zone Scheme with quick passes in an RPO/Possession, or heavy run Offense

Power Statement:

Christian has all the tools to make the next level, functional strength, quick feet, ability to anchor, generate a hole, and execute a seal. He is a promising prospect, and with good coaching he can excel at the next level.