2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tanner Koziol, TE, Ball State

• Name: Tanner Koziol
• Position, College: TE – Ball State
• Games Watched: ILNO (2022-in person), OHTO (2023), GAUN (2023), ILNO (2023-in person)

Junior.  Committed to Louisville as a transfer, then returned to Ball State last winter.  Really caught my attention v. Northern Illinois in 2022, where he dominated.  Very good, lean frame – looks the part and towers over the entire team – and has plenty of room to grow.  Above average receiver, above average run blocker; skills in pass protection need evaluated further as he plays in a run-heavy offense.  As a receiver, he is above average.  Displays solid hands and can get yards after contact.  Runs through tackles and finishes forward.  Is a big target especially in the back of the EZ, where his height creates matchup problems.  Can extend, leap, and high point the ball.  Lacks explosiveness off the LOS and a quick first step.  Needs to improve as a route runner to create separation, oftentimes allows himself to get roughed up downfield instead of getting open.  As a run blocker, he is above average. 

Shows good inside hand placement, decent knee bend.  Can neutralize opposing edge players one-on-one.  Finish/mean streak is up and down; will have times where he can drive defenders off the ball, other times will let his man back in on the play.  Overextends when blocking in space – needs to play within his frame.  Untested in pass pro, but plays in a run-heavy offense.  Size and athleticism give him a chance.

Tanner is an above average run blocker and receiver.  His size, frame and athleticism give him a chance to be a legitimate prospect.