The 2026 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.
Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State
HT: 6’6
WT: 261
Accolades:
- CFP national champion (2024)
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Pros:
- Size: Good build with solid length and frame; looks every bit like an NFL-caliber tight end.
- Blocking: Elite run blocker; mauler mentality with real power and a nasty edge.
- Point of Attack: Handles defensive ends with ease; thrives on chip blocks and in two-TE sets.
- Physicality: Generates movement as a lead blocker; flashes pancake ability in space.
- Play Strength: Strong hands and grip; sustains blocks and consistently finishes through the whistle.
- Technique: Sound fundamentals; plug-and-play option as an in-line blocking specialist early.
- Hands: Limited targets, but dependable; clean catcher who rarely puts the ball on the ground.
- Awareness: Finds soft spots in zone; understands spacing and timing.
- Contested Catch: Comfortable in traffic; wins through contact and secures the football.
- Intangibles: High-level work ethic and leadership; respected presence in the locker room at Ohio State.
Cons:
- Receiving Production: Limited impact in the passing game; blocking-first profile with secondary receiving value.
- YAC Ability: Offers little after the catch; not a creator once the ball is secured.
- Athleticism: Stiff mover who labors in space; lacks fluidity and suddenness.
- Red Zone Impact: Minimal scoring presence; just four career touchdowns and not a primary target near the goal line.
- Route Running: Constrained route tree; struggles to separate and lacks polish as a route runner.
Summary:
Will Kacmarek projects as a true in-line tight end whose value will come from his ability to block at a high level right away. He fits best as a TE2 or TE3 early in his career, contributing in heavy personnel packages and run-focused situations where his physicality and technique can consistently show up. His game is built around doing the dirty work, handling defensive ends, and helping set the tone in the run game.
There are clear limitations in the passing game that cap his overall ceiling. He offers minimal upside as a route runner, does not create much separation, and is unlikely to generate yards after the catch. While he can be trusted to catch the ball when targeted, he is not someone an offense will feature or rely on in scoring situations.
Overall, Kacmarek is a niche prospect, but one with a defined role that translates to the next level. Teams that prioritize physical run blocking from the tight end position will value him late on Day 3 or as a priority free agent, where he can stick on a roster by doing the small things well and filling a specific role.
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