Summary

Patrick Mekari went undrafted in the 2019 Class out of University of California. Mekari is a highly valuable offensive lineman whose versatility, movement ability, and proven contributions to strong rushing attacks make him a significant asset. While he may not yet be considered among the absolute elite guards, he brings a strong combination of traits, experience, and dependability that fits well with a contending team. The key for him will be consistency in pass protection, minimizing penalties, and mastering a starting role to elevate his game further.

Strengths

• Versatility across the offensive line: Mekari has shown the ability to play multiple positions along the line — guard, tackle (both sides), and even center. His ability to shift around gives his team flexibility and depth. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Solid run‑blocking contributor on high‑performing rushing attacks: In recent seasons with Baltimore, Mekari was part of units that produced league‑leading rushing statistics, illustrating that his blocking helped enable top‑tier ground games. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Undrafted to starter story: high work‑ethic & development: Coming into the league undrafted and earning starting roles speaks to Mekari’s dedication, football IQ, and ability to improve. Teams often value such “earned” contributors.

• Good size and athletic mobility for interior OL: At 6′4″/305 lbs, Mekari balances size with enough agility to handle pulling zones, second‑level blocks, and movement‑based schemes. His background at tackle in college adds to his mobility foundation. Jacksonville Jaguars

Weaknesses

• Pass‑protection consistency & anchor strength: While Mekari is a strong run blocker, some evaluators note that his pass‑block grades and ability to consistently anchor against elite rushers are less dominant. The transition to high‑level pass rushers can expose technique or strength limitations. PFF

• Penalty frequency uptick: According to penalty tracking, Mekari has seen an increase in penalties (e.g., offensive holding, false starts) in recent seasons — which can impact line performance and drive outcomes. NFL Penalty Stats Tracker

• Positional stability and mastering one spot: His versatility is a strength, but bouncing around spots can sometimes slow technique refinement for a single position (e.g., left guard vs right guard vs tackle). Some would argue that to become elite, a blocker needs to lock in one role.

• Relative star ceiling vs elite linemen: While Mekari is a very good starter, he may not yet be viewed as an “elite” interior lineman relative to the very top in the league. This might be due to technique, power matchups, or consistency under pressure.

Fit & Outlook

Mekari is an excellent fit for teams that emphasize the run game and use zone‑blocking or mixed schemes where mobility and versatility matter. For the Jaguars, whose offensive line is a key building block, Mekari brings a piece that can start, fill in multiple spots, and contribute to stability. If Mekari continues to refine his pass‑protection technique, reduce penalties, and lock in one starting spot (likely guard), his long‑term outlook is as a reliable multi‑year starter in the NFL. He may not become the flashy top‑5 lineman, but his floor is high. He can be a foundational interior lineman for a strong offense.