Summary

Jalen Redmond was undrafted out of the 2023 Class out of University of Oklahoma. Redmond is a compelling young defensive interior prospect whose standout traits are his explosion, first‑step, movement ability, and pursuit‑finish mentality. His flaws — chiefly in anchor strength, pass‑rush move variety, and consistency in physical matchups — are real but manageable. With the right scheme, coaching and role, he has the tools to become a valuable disruptor in the interior defensive line. If he fails to refine those areas, his role may be more limited.

Strengths

• Elite athleticism for his position
  Redmond’s combine measurements were exceptional for a player of his size at the interior line: a 4.81 s 40‑yard dash, 1.71 s 10‑yard split, 34.5″ vertical jump and a 9′8″ broad jump. He brings a rare burst and snap‑explosion that allowed him to level up as a penetrator off the ball. Bleacher Report

• Explosive first step & quickness off the snap
  Scouts noted that Redmond “very fast off the ball, quick to react to the snap and accelerates off the line of scrimmage very well.” This trait gives him an advantage when attacking gaps or as a penetrator in run‑defense/stunts.

• Run‑fit versatility & movement ability
  Despite being an interior lineman, he showed agility, ability to fight reach blocks, set an edge in outside‑zone schemes, and chase down backside runs. He displays effort and ability to work through line‑games and space. PFSN

• High motor and finishing plays
  Evaluators noted that Redmond plays with intensity and pursues plays through to the whistle. He has shown his ability to stack blocks, shed, and finish plays. PFSN

Weaknesses

• Limited strength / anchor vs double‑teams
  One of the frequent critiques: “He lacks the strength and leverage to collapse the pocket with a bull rush on the inside.” Bleacher Report Against heavy double‑teams or bulkier blockers, he can struggle to hold his ground. SI

• Technique and hand/arm length limitations
  His arm length (~32⅝") and hand size are modest for an interior DL, which may limit his ability to control blockers and extend through contact. MockDraftable Also, some reports highlight that he does not always maintain ideal pad level, which reduces his leverage. PFSN

• Pass‑rush move repertoire and consistency
  Although his first‑step is excellent, scouts remarked he “doesn’t have a go‑to move” and relied primarily on his burst rather than a full arsenal of moves. Bleacher Report To maximize his upside, he needs to expand his pass‑rush toolkit and win more consistently—not just rely on raw athleticism.

• Positional fit / maturity & consistency
  Redmond sometimes was used at different interior alignments (0‑tech, 2‑tech) and the scout commentary suggested he might project better as a 3‑tech/one‑gap penetrator rather than a traditional nose/two‑gap defender. Bleacher Report

Fit & Outlook

Redmond appears best suited for an interior role where he can play as a 3‑tech/penetrator, utilize his quickness to attack gaps, work stunts/twists, and not necessarily be required to anchor every down. A defense that emphasizes movement, one‑gap pressure and uses subpackages would likely maximize his traits. Given his athletic traits and burst, Redmond offers a high ceiling as a disruptive interior presence. If he adds strength, refines his techniques (hands, pad level, leverage) and settles into a defined role, his upside could be significant. On the flip side, if he struggles with physicality or consistency, he may play more as a rotational specialist rather than a full‑time every‑down interior disruptor.