Chase Bisontis: NFL Draft's Physical Edge

0:00On April 21, Texas A&M offensive lineman Chase by Santis is turning heads as a top interior blocker for the 2026 NFL draft. This 6-foot-5, 315-pound junior crushed the combine with a 5.0 240-yard dash, 32-inch vertical, and 29 bench press reps. From New Jersey, he was a four-star recruit, the top player in his state and dominated high school ball. He started at right tackle as a freshman, playing over 500 snaps, then bulked up 15 pounds in slid inside the guard. By his final two seasons, he locked down left guard, earning freshman All-American honors, and third team All-SEC in 2025. By Santis owned the run game, climbing to the second level with explosive power and elite upper body strength, he even squatted 705 pounds. In Pass Pro, he allowed just 12 pressures in 441 reps last year, showing quick hands and high football IQ that made him a

1:04tome setter up front. Scouts love his athleticism from his basketball days and how he sustains blocks with heavy hands, but his shorter wingspan in the 20th percentile. Lisa some lunging in technique slips. He had eight penalties last season and missed three games with an ankle tweak in 2024. Overall, by Santis brings that physical edge and smooth movement for his size, projecting as a day one pick who could anchor any line right away. Keep an eye on him, rising boards. NFL News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters on Game Day