Jarvis Strickland

Physical Profile

Strickland has prototypical left-tackle length and frame at 6-6, 294, with the rare combination of mass and mobility scouts covet at the position. His footwork borders on elite — he moves fluidly both north-south and laterally for a player approaching 300 pounds, which is the single trait that separates him from most prospects in his weight class. The frame projects to carry another 15-20 pounds of functional mass at the college level without sacrificing his foundational quickness, giving him true tackle (not just guard) projectability.

Play Style

A technician-first tackle who wins with quickness, footwork, and hand placement rather than pure mauling power at this stage. On film he protects the blind side cleanly, using his slide and recovery athleticism to neutralize speed rushers, and shows enough movement skill to climb to the second level and reach-block in a zone scheme. His game is built on positional control and timing more than finishing nasty in the run game, though the foundation is there to develop into a more physical finisher as he matures.

Strengths

• Elite-level footwork and lateral agility for his size — kick-slide and recovery quickness in pass protection are advanced for a high schooler at nearly 300 pounds, allowing him to mirror edge speed off the left side
• Refined hand technique — consistently good initial hand placement and timing on his strikes in both pass pro and the run game, a sign of coachability and a high technical floor
• Proven high-level production and durability — started every game at left tackle for a 15-0 4A state title team, with positional versatility to slide to right tackle or guard

Areas to Improve

• Play strength and anchor at the point of attack — needs to add functional mass and lower-body power in a college strength program to hold up against bull rushes from longer, heavier P4 edge rushers
• Pad level and leverage consistency — like most tall tackles, must continue bending at the knees rather than the waist to maximize his length advantage and avoid getting under-leveraged by shorter defenders

College Projection

Projects as an above-average Power Four starter with multi-year starting potential. Expect a redshirt or developmental first season to add the necessary mass and strength, with a realistic path to cracking the two-deep by Year 2 and starting at tackle (most likely the left side) or guard by Year 2-3. His technical polish and versatility give him one of the higher floors among 2026 interior/tackle prospects.

NFL Outlook

Carries legitimate NFL upside that has been cited by his own high school staff and reflected in his 247Sports profile. The length, frame, and rare movement skills for his size are exactly the developmental traits NFL evaluators bet on at offensive tackle. A Day 2-3 draftable ceiling is in play if he maximizes his strength development and refines his anchor over a multi-year college career; the athletic tools are clearly draft-caliber, with strength being the swing factor.

Best Fit

Best maximized in a zone-blocking or movement-oriented run scheme that leverages his footwork, lateral range, and second-level mobility rather than asking him to be a stationary gap-power mauler early. A program with a strong offensive-line development and strength-and-conditioning track record — like the Jeff Brohm staff at Louisville he committed to — is an ideal landing spot to convert his elite technical/athletic base into added play strength.