Summary

Patrick Mekari entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a versatile offensive lineman who started games at multiple spots along the line. Although undrafted, Mekari earned an immediate role with the Baltimore Ravens, making the roster and contributing in multiple positions over his first six seasons. Across his career to date, he has played in 100 NFL games with 65 starts, showcasing on‑field versatility and a team‑first approach. In 2024, he started all 17 games for Baltimore, playing the overwhelming majority of offensive snaps. In March 2025 he signed a three‑year, $37.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, reflecting his value as a dependable veteran lineman. He is widely regarded as a high‑character, intelligent, and adaptable blocker who can fill multiple roles along the line when called upon, a quality that has earned trust from coaches and teammates alike.

Strengths

• Swiss Army Knife: Mekari has played center, guard, and tackle in regular‑season games, providing invaluable flexibility and versatility along the offensive line.

• Technical Fundamentals: Mekari uses good hand placement, footwork, and leverage to sustain blocks and adjust quickly to defensive movement.

• Availability & Durability: Durable over multiple seasons with 100 games played through 2025 and is a dependable week‑to‑week contributor.

• Pass Protection Competency: Mekari does well to mirror and anchor despite battling edge rushers on the perimeter or stronger tackles on the interior. In 2024 allowed only one sack in nearly 1,000 snaps, a strong indicator of pocket reliability.

Weaknesses

• Run Blocking Inconsistency: Mekari’s ability to sustain blocks in the run game and spring and seal is inconsistent, which can possibly be attributed to a lack of position mastery as Mekari has not dominated at any single position.

• Penalty Prone: Mekari has been flagged an insane amount for his snap volume for a variation of effort plays (holding) and mental plays (false starts) alike.

• Physical Traits Ceiling: Mekari makes his living as an effort/attitude player and is not the most explosive or powerful blocker.

• Starter vs. Backup Debate: While he has been solid given a starting position at right guard with the Jaguars, the debate remains whether his greatest value is that of a bona fide starter or as a capable OL6.

Outlook

Mekari projects as a valued multi‑position interior offensive lineman and starting guard in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ scheme. His technical proficiency, veteran savvy, and track record of reliability make him well‑suited for offenses that value consistent pass protection and scheme versatility. Mekari fits best in zone and gap‑based run schemes where his fundamentals can support linemates and stabilize interior blocks. While not an elite road‑grader in the ground game, his ability to play multiple positions adds roster flexibility and depth that few linemen provide. Looking ahead, Mekari’s outlook is that of a starting‑caliber veteran guard with swing‑line value, ideally positioned as a key piece in a line that needs both experience and adaptability. His role with the Jaguars should involve consistent starts at guard, mentoring younger linemen, and providing a secure anchor in pass protection. If he can maintain low pressure allowances and continue to clean up penalties and refine his run‑block technique, Mekari can remain a steady multi‑year starter and key interior presence. As far as his Depth grade goes however, Mekari will have a low ceiling despite his production due to below-average athletic score, measurables score, and penalties score.