Luke Kandra-OG-Cincinnati

Phoenix49ers · 2024-12-18T22:36:04-08:00

Mauler with plus movement skills would be a good way to describe Kandra. He plays with a nasty demeanor, blocking hard through the whistle, showing good power while being able to get out on the move to reach the second level consistently. He's far better suited for a zone blocking scheme than Banks was. He is currently slated anywhere from late 1st to mid 2nd so he could very well go too early for the 49ers but with his experience and skillset he looks like a plug and play Day 1 starter at guard in the NFL and with the potential of even possibly playing center. EVERYONE STOP AND WATCH #67 LUKE KANDRA @luke_kandra !The quick pull, the chip and then the pancake!"My Guys" for the 2025 NFL Draft just grew by one spot. Luke Kandra is an absolute mauler. pic.twitter.com/YERd09yTvY— Newt Westen (@NFLDraft_Westen) December 15, 2024Luke Kandra is one of PFF's highest graded OG in the country and a key reason @GoBearcatsFB reached 200 rushing yards 9 times in '23. @luke_kandra is a maneuverable and rangy mover; scheme versatile and athletic blocker who sustains while maintaining body control #ShrineBowl1000 pic.twitter.com/n1p4MM6YSF— Shane Coughlin (@Shane__Coughlin) July 25, 2024

Jan 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM

krizay
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This is the guard im hoping for if they indeed take one. From the mocks I've seen and done he's there in the 4th. Which would be awesome.

Jan 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM

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I think Kandra goes a lot sooner than the 4th but if they could snag him in the 3rd, I'd be pretty damn happy. Would slot in well at guard, an instant starter as a rookie and a better overall fit than Banks.

Luke Kandra had a great Hula Bowl week.. I think he goes high on Day 2.

His official height was 6045, weight was 318 pounds. #NFLDraft https://t.co/QYJmSBsoKb pic.twitter.com/J6N3nyk0Mp
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) January 11, 2025

Kandra, the pride of Cincinnati

I was pleasantly surprised by his power, dude is stout in pass pro, has clamps for hands and is surprisingly nimble in spacepic.twitter.com/YHHUJeu3zK
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) December 31, 2024

In UC's zone heavy scheme, Kandra was able to swallow up LBs in the run gamepic.twitter.com/OYTP3RKwvh
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) December 31, 2024

Was a big fan of his pass pro

Especially jumping guys and establishing his hands first

He's quick to reset and anchor, his balance and grip are also extremely noticeable herepic.twitter.com/RzqJ6UPGbo
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) December 31, 2024

Jan 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM

frankieuc68
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Ok, I've seen enough. Want him if he's there on one of our 3rd!