Ar’Maj Reed-Adams Scouting Report

By: Michael Higgins

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School: Texas A&M

Class: Redshirt Senior

Position: IOL

HT: 6’5

WT: 330 lbs

Background: Ar’Maj Reed-Adams was a low 3-star offensive tackle out of Dallas, Texas in the 2020 class. Reed-Adams was not a top 100 player at his position in high school. He played tackle for Texas powerhouse, DeSoto High School. Reed-Adams also competed in shot put and discus throughout his high school career. Ar’Maj Reed-Adams only had one power 5 offer out of high school, the Kansas Jayhawks, which is where he chose to play.

College: Over 4 seasons with the Jayhawks, Ar’Maj appeared in 31 games with 15 starts for Kansas. After those 4 years, Reed-Adams transferred to Texas A&M before the 2024 season. In his two seasons with the Aggies, Reed-Adams started every game and was constant presence on the interior of the offensive line.

Strengths: Ar’Maj Reed-Adams is a smart offensive guard who shows off his high football IQ in his ability to handle stunts and twists along the line of scrimmage. He hands off initial assignments before taking on new ones smoothly. He has sharp footwork that allows him to change body position to displace or redirect defenders in the phone booth. Reed-Adams does well to help his teammates by chipping and double teaming when necessary. He has a strong upper body to knock defenders off their rush. He does well to plant his anchor in the grass before absorbing contact at the point of attack. He combines length and strength to turn into an impenetrable force.

Weaknesses: Ar’Maj Reed-Adams plays with inconsistent pad level. He can be seen letting defenders win immediately by playing too high and opening up his chest for a bull rush before he sets his foundation. He struggles to hit his landmarks in the second level. He overextends himself down the field and gets off balance. He does not have the block sustainability to handle the stronger interior defensive lineman. He struggles to finish plays through the whistle and tends to lose his grip.

Conclusion: Reed-Adams has the potential to develop into a starter at the next level. He has the strength to win if he can use it in a more functional way. He is a smart player and can be looked at as a captain of the offensive line. He should not be looked at as an immediate impact player, but can eventually turn into that kind of player.

Best Team Fits: LAC, BAL, MIA

Player Comparison: Zak Zinter

Player Grade: Round 4 (64.4)