2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Luke Kandra, #67 |
| School | Cincinnati |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’4”, 323 |
| Position/Depth | OG/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 2nd-Team All-Big 12 |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | UCF, Baylor, Pitt, Oklahoma |
Player Stats
| 2023 | Started in 12 games |
| 2022 | @ Louisville: Played in 8 games |
| 2021 | @ Louisville: Played in 6 games |
Player Summary:
Luke Kandra was a 4-star recruit from Cincinnati, OH, and went to Elder HS. He signed with Louisville in 2021 before transferring to Cincinnati in 2023. In 2021-2022, Kandra played in 14 games for Louisville with a few starts. In 2023, Kandra transferred to Cincinnati and started in all 12 games and was one of the nation’s top guards.
Player Strengths:
- Great run blocker who wins most battles
- Has a high motor and good durability
- Great pass protector, only gave up 2 sacks in 2023
- Can play anywhere on the OL
- Plays clean with a high IQ, has no penalties in 2023, and recognizes stunts very well
Player Weaknesses:
- Sometimes struggles to anchor down
- Lacks power in gap scheme runs
- Plays high at times and has inconsistent hands