Tye Kennedy Tye Kennedy 6'6" | 275 lbs | OL Mountain View | 2027 State AZ is one of those guys where you don’t need a full game to get it — a couple reps and it clicks. He looks like a tackle, yeah, but more importantly he plays like one, and that’s where a lot of big high school linemen separate themselves from just being big. What stood out to me wasn’t the size — everyone sees that — it was how comfortable he is when things don’t go perfectly. Edge guys try to win with speed, counters, whatever, and he doesn’t freak out or start grabbing. His feet stay calm, he keeps his base, and he actually trusts his length instead of just throwing his body at the problem. That’s real pass pro feel, not just surviving out there. You’ll still get the downhill reps where he caves a guy in and reminds you how big he is, but he’s not just winning because he’s stronger than everyone else. He can move, he can climb, and when he gets to the second level he at least knows what he’s trying to do — even if he’ll occasionally overrun it like a lot of young tackles do when they get a little too eager. That’s normal stuff. The important part is he’s not guessing out there. There’s a plan to how he plays, and it shows up snap after snap. And honestly, that’s why he feels different from a lot of linemen you watch at this level. Spring ball with him isn’t about hoping something flashes — it’s about seeing how consistent it is in person, because the film already tells you this is a legit tackle, not just a big kid getting away with it.

Kennedy is the prototypical D1 OT at 6’6” 275 lbs. with plus athleticism and movement skills. He combines power and technique as both a run blocker and pass protector, with the agility to pull and reach the second level effectively. His short area quickness allows him to adjust on the move, while his heavy hands and strong initial contact generate powerful push in the run game. In pass protection, he flashes smooth footwork, balance, and the ability to mirror edge rushers, along with the recovery skills to handle counters. Debuts in the PRZ 2027 rankings at #32 overall and the #5 OL with offers from NAU, Idaho, and Arizona.