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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Quinn Carroll, OT, Minnesota

Quinn Carroll the former transfer tackle now at Minnesota is a strong player with a solid resume. Check out this scouting report by Hula Bowl scout Jake Kernen.
Quinn Carroll the former transfer tackle now at Minnesota is a strong player with a solid resume. Check out this scouting report by Hula Bowl scout Jake Kernen. Photo Credit: ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Quinn Carroll, #77
School (Code)MNUN
DOB, Class YrN/A, RS Senior
Height, Weight6062v, 310v
40 Yd Dash5.02v
Arms, HandsN/A
Position/DepthOT, Starter
Honors/CaptainshipAll Big-10 Honorable Mention (2022)
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games WatchedIowa, @ Nebraska, Purdue
Scout Name / DateJake Kernen, 8/23/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022 (MINN)Started all 13 games at right tackle
2021 (ND)Played in 12 games, missed Stanford game
2020 (ND)Played in 3 games. 
2019 (ND)Did not play, suffered a torn ACL in fall camp

Player Summary:

RS senior from Edina, Minnesota. Transferred from Notre Dame prior to the 2022 season. Plays RT for UM, exclusively out of a 2-point stance. Prototypical height/weight for an NFL tackle, but lacks elite length. Thick uppers and lowers. Good bulk. Some room to add weight, but mostly filled out at this point. Shows back and hip stiffness, and limited flexibility. Adequate ankle flexion. Elite burst out of his stance. Impressive get-off in pass pro. Patient gets to his spot without oversetting. Above average lateral quickness. Keeps a sturdy base and plays under control. Does a good job of anchoring and recovering if a rusher puts him on his heels. Always finds work. Struggles against speed rushers with bend. Much more effective in pass pro than he is in run blocking. Just as quick out of his stance, but plays with less control. Leans too far over his feet, leading to inconsistent hand placement on contact. Below average punch on first contact. Struggles to play with leverage and drive defenders away from the POA. Poor foot drive and contact balance frequently ends up on the ground at the end of the play. Most effective in zone blocking schemes and working off double teams. Fast processor. Identifies the defender at the next level quickly, and seals them off from the play rather than driving them downfield. Does not finish blocks. Did not see any holding calls on film. Understands blocking schemes and knows where his help is. Smart player, but needs coaching and development in his run-blocking technique. Best game – Iowa, Worst game – Nebraska

Scheme Fit:

Projects to play right tackle at the next level, but would be most effective in a system that leans on the pass and zone-blocking schemes

Power Statement:

Carroll is a high-level pass protector with a great first step, but his ceiling is limited by his ability to run block. He has the physical traits to be a contributor at the next level but needs to show progress in his technique to see the field in the NFL. I expect him to be an early day 3 pick in the 2024 draft. 

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