Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 77.93 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Tully Banta-Cain

Accolades:

  • 2022: Second-team All-SEC
  • 2021-22: 13.5 sacks last two seasons (third-most in SEC)

Summary:

Isaiah McGuire is a high-motor player with good top-end speed, but he needs to improve his quickness off the snap. He needs to develop more counter moves. He does a good job of softening the edge with his hands but has below-average waist bend at the high side of his rush. McGuire has great grip strength to finish plays.

Strengths:

  • Good top-end speed
  • High motor player
  • Does a good job of softening the edge with his hands
  • Great grip strength
  • Respectable production

Weaknesses:

  • Below-average explosion off the edge
  • Needs to develop more counter moves
  • Below-average waist bend high side of his rush

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.76 seconds
  • Vertical: 36.6 inches
  • Broad Jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
  • 3-Cone Drill: 7.39 seconds