Chase Bisontis | 2026 IOL Draft Profile
Texas A&M Aggies · 2026 NFL Draft · Interior OL
Chase
Bisontis
LG · Guard 6’5″ · 320 lbs Junior Overall #114 IOL Rank: #6 · Consensus: #6
Grade
6.60
5.5–8.0 scale
IOL Rank
#6
ours · consensus #6
Height
6’5″
elite length
Weight
320
ideal frame
Scheme
Hybrid
primary fit
RAS
9.85
out of 10.00
Numeric Grade 6.60 High Confidence
Hybrid Guard CF-B Fit
5.5
R6-7
R5
R4
R3
R2
R1
Top 10
8.0
Relative Athletic Score 0
10 9.85 Elite Athletic Profile
01

Scouting Profile

Chase Bisontis is a high-upside interior lineman whose game is currently defined by athleticism, recovery ability, and developmental potential. He brings a tackle background into the guard position, and that influence is clear in both his strengths and his inconsistencies; there are stretches of tape where he looks close to an impact player, balanced by technical lapses that reflect a player still adjusting to the demands of the position.

His pass protection traits translate well from the edge. He is comfortable playing in space, using long strides and balance to catch and redirect rushers without losing control, and his mirror ability is particularly encouraging; he can stay in phase with explosive interior players by playing on his toes and keeping his hands active to re-establish leverage. He has examples of handling high-level athletes when they reduce inside, which speaks to a competitive temperament that his RAS of 9.85 reflects athletically.

His awareness flashes as advanced. His eyes are active and he is able to identify stunts developing across the front, reacting quickly to close down looping defenders. He helps to maintain pocket integrity by looking to collapse on backside movement, a habit that suggests he is processing the full picture rather than just his immediate assignment. As a run blocker his raw power is evident through his lower half; when he makes clean contact he generates movement and lateral displacement, and when pulling he shows unusual fluidity for a player his size, moving with the tempo and vision of a much smaller lineman.

“When pulling, he shows unusual fluidity, moving with the tempo and vision of a much smaller player; his ability to recover is his most notable trait.”

02

Concerns & Limitations

His current tape reflects a player who is still learning how to play guard. His pad level is too high and his base can be narrow, limiting his control at the point of attack; these are the most direct expressions of the tackle habits carrying over and they need to be ironed out before he can play with the consistency his traits suggest. His timing and coordination on double teams are inconsistent; he does not always match the tempo of his linemates, which reduces the effectiveness of combination blocks at a point in his development where those reps should be building chemistry.

His hands and feet are not always working in sync, leading to early losses against quick interior defenders who can win before he fully sets. His upper body strength appears underdeveloped relative to his lower half; he often relies on leaning and driving through his base rather than controlling defenders with his hands, which limits his ability to sustain blocks. Wider splits in Texas A&M’s scheme may have masked some pass protection issues that will be more exposed in tighter NFL alignments. He can also treat early wins as the end of the rep, particularly on the backside, and struggles to pivot and hinge effectively when plays develop laterally.

Strengths
Pass Pro From Edge
Comfortable in space. Uses long strides and balance to catch and redirect rushers without losing control.
Mirror Ability
Stays in phase with explosive interior players on his toes. Has examples of handling high-level athletes reducing inside.
Stunt Awareness
Eyes are active across the front. Identifies loopers early and collapses on backside movement to maintain pocket integrity.
Lower Body Power
Raw power evident through his lower half. Generates movement and lateral displacement on clean contact.
Pulling Fluidity
Moves with the tempo and vision of a much smaller player when pulling. Unusual trait for his size and frame.
Recovery Ability
His most notable trait. Even when initial positioning is lost, athleticism allows him to re-enter and stay attached.
Concerns
Pad Level
Plays too high; narrow base limits control at the point of attack. Tackle habits carrying over to the guard position.
Double Team Timing
Does not always match his linemate’s tempo on combination blocks; reduces effectiveness of the initial double.
Hand-Foot Sync
Hands and feet not always in sync; leads to early losses against quick interior defenders who win before he sets.
Upper Body Strength
Underdeveloped relative to lower half. Relies on base rather than hands to sustain, limiting block duration.
Backside Finish
Treats early wins as the end of the rep. Struggles to pivot and hinge on plays that develop laterally.
03

Scheme Fit

Primary Scheme
Hybrid
Movement skills, lower body power, and ability to operate on angles give him value in both gap and zone systems as his technique develops.
Secondary Scheme
Athlete
Athletic profile is broad enough to project across systems. Pad level and upper body development will determine how reliably he executes across schemes.
Chargers Fit
CF-B
Good fit with development runway. Movement ability and recovery traits are there; technique refinement required before he realises his ceiling here.
Projection

Bisontis projects as a high-upside starting guard whose tools are genuine but whose timeline is longer than most players at his consensus ranking. His game is defined by traits and potential rather than consistency at this stage, and the current profile suggests a player who needs 12 to 18 months to iron out the technique issues before reaching the level his athleticism points toward.

The RAS of 9.85 is not an accident; the physical tools are exceptional. Pad level, upper body strength, and double team timing are all coachable, and a player with his recovery ability and football IQ has the foundation to work through them. Wider splits at Texas A&M may have concealed some pass protection vulnerabilities that will need to be addressed in a more traditional NFL alignment.

He has the tools to become a high-level starter. The runway is real, but so is the ceiling, and for a team willing to invest development time in a player with his physical profile, the return is worth the wait.

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Ryan Watkins
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