Chase Lundt-OT-UConn

Phoenix49ers · 2025-01-09T10:16:39-08:00

Lundt fits the mold of what Shanahan looks for in a tackle better than most in this draft class. He's tall at 6'8", mobile with great ability to get out and run block to the second level. He has a lot of the same strengths and negatives as McGlinchey although he's probably a scooch more athletic overall. He's experienced enough that there's the potential of him starting as a rookie as a replacement for McKivitz. He will very likely be limited to the right side of the line. He's headed to the Senior Bowl so there will be an opportunity to see him against some upper level competition although he did fare well against Tennessee and James Pierce earlier in the year. He's looking like a mid 3rd to mid 4th rounder but a strong offseason showing could obviously move him up. UCONN RT Chase Lundt is the best Draft tape watch of the day.His feet, range in space, and those technical, strong hands … all this while being 6 foot 8, 305 pounds.Will have 50 career starts by year end.Consensus needs to catch up on Lundt. pic.twitter.com/hPOzkkLPSV— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) November 27, 2024Very big fan of recent Senior Bowl invite Chase Lundt from UConn. Massive frame and moves really well for his size pic.twitter.com/iLV7TJMEWd— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) November 13, 2024UConn has some *dudes* on the offensive line. Always been a fan of RT Chase Lundt's mobility in space, but RG Christian Haynes is the headliner.Scary explosiveness and urgency on the move for his size. Destroys the second-level defender here. pic.twitter.com/Iu2FRdMJZM— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) August 31, 2023Solid play here by Chase Lundt (#75) against James Pierce Jr. One of the top edge rushers in the class. Pierce goes for the long arm/stab and Lundt just latches on and is able to set his anchor. pic.twitter.com/BXTXXrtT27— Brian Maafi (@BmaafiNFL) June 20, 2024Chase Lundt is going to be a fun one to watch in Mobile. Plays like a shark that smells blood in the water. pic.twitter.com/hPK1W9BsaQ— Stoney Keeley (@StoneyKeeley) November 22, 2024

Jan 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM

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UConn tackle Chase Lundt is one of the most athletic run blockers I've ever seen at the college level. Executing these pulls/climbs/backside cutoffs at almost 6-7 is absurd

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— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) December 26, 2024

Lundt!

RT Chase Lundt put his man on his back on 3 straight plays before Rosa capped the Huskies opening TD march.

Was a blocking machine with Haynes on the right side#UConnFootball pic.twitter.com/BK23lEN2S7
— ThisIsUConnCountry (@UConnSN) September 2, 2023

Jan 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM

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If it is OL I will take it.

Jan 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM

49ers808
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Good find Phoenix; I gotta watch more now. How is he in pass sets? Can't wait to see how he does at the Senior Bowl.

Jan 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM

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Looks like a Niners lineman for certain. Question for me is whether this kid is strong enough and stout enough to make it in the NFL as an OT. Are there any 6'8" guards in the NFL?

Jan 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM

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Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Looks like a Niners lineman for certain. Question for me is whether this kid is strong enough and stout enough to make it in the NFL as an OT. Are there any 6'8" guards in the NFL?

He profiles pretty similar to McGlinchey, fits that mold of tall tackle that can get out on the move and run block his ass off that Kyle seems to like. I think he handles speedier rushers better than McGlinchey did but the strengths and weaknesses otherwise are mostly the same. He's an RT so if they want to bring in someone to specifically move off of McKivitz, he's the guy.

I know that people will hear the comparison and roll their eyes but you're not taking Lundt in the 1st but the 3rd or 4th round. At that point, a solid starting RT is tremendous value.

Jan 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM

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I never did get the McGlinchey hate. Dude was solid for us

Jan 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM

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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
I never did get the McGlinchey hate. Dude was solid for us

You should get more than "solid" from a #9 overall OT. That's where it stemmed from. Dude was garbage in pass protection and got bullied from anyone in front of him; including DBs

Jan 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM

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Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
I never did get the McGlinchey hate. Dude was solid for us

You should get more than "solid" from a #9 overall OT. That's where it stemmed from. Dude was garbage in pass protection and got bullied from anyone in front of him; including DBs

On third and longer than 6 yards the dude was gonna be in Jimmys lap like a stripper at the rhino in no time flat.

Jan 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Looks like a Niners lineman for certain. Question for me is whether this kid is strong enough and stout enough to make it in the NFL as an OT. Are there any 6'8" guards in the NFL?

He profiles pretty similar to McGlinchey, fits that mold of tall tackle that can get out on the move and run block his ass off that Kyle seems to like. I think he handles speedier rushers better than McGlinchey did but the strengths and weaknesses otherwise are mostly the same. He's an RT so if they want to bring in someone to specifically move off of McKivitz, he's the guy.

I know that people will hear the comparison and roll their eyes but you're not taking Lundt in the 1st but the 3rd or 4th round. At that point, a solid starting RT is tremendous value.

Well said. Lundt seems to fit the role better at RT than guys like Membou or Banks who has been projected to the Niners early. I'm really interested in how all these prospects perform at the Senior Bowl and other all star games. Looks like the OT draft class is deep enough and talented enough for the the Niners to finally fix the OL now and long term.

[ Edited by m_brockalexander on Jan 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM ]

Jan 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM

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He could definitely take McKivitz' job by no later than yesterday

with potential to be on McGlinch level by midseason

Jan 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM

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Reminds me more of Spencer Brown as a prospect, who I really wanted to draft, and then again wanted to get before BUF extended him. Spencer Brown worked a lot with Joe Staley when prepping for the draft and really improved his technique, and now he's further developed into one of the best RT in the league IMO. Id he quiet happy with Lundt. Especially if we can double up with him and Belton in the 3rd.

Feb 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM

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This is the type of guy I expect SF to be interested in.

Feb 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM

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Projected Role and Fit

Lundt profiles as a developmental tackle with swing potential, best suited for a Shanahan-style outside-zone scheme that maximizes his movement skills. While he has the athletic tools to remain at tackle, some evaluators suggest a move to guard could mitigate his leverage issues and unlock higher upside with added bulk. He's unlikely to be an immediate starter but offers spot-starter potential during his rookie contract with the right coaching and strength program.
Projected Draft Range: Day 3 (Rounds 4-5)
Pro Comparison: Bernhard Raimann (Indianapolis Colts) – a similarly athletic, high-upside tackle who needed time to refine power and technique.

Mar 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM

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Arms smaller than youd like to see but could be a way to get him on day 3

Chase Lundt
School: Connecticut

Height: 6074
Weight: 304
Arm: 32 ?"
Hand: 9 ?"
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2025