Player comparison

Ben Murawski

Dean Kindig

3rd Highest Run Blocking Grade Among OTs in 2025. Lettered two years in basketball. Inexperienced left guard with a lengthy injury history, but he's a tremendous athlete with the anchor, burst, range, and power. Jim Mora's offense uses a mix of run-pass concepts. The former JUCO product played 544 offensive snaps last year, making multiple starts at left tackle. Teets: "At 6'7", 335 lbs, Murawski is one of the largest guards in college football. He's also an athletic freak with rare explosive movement skills and sink in his hips for a player with his size and thickness. Murawski's anchor and powerful punches prevent rushers from winning through his frame, and his agility helps him mirror smaller players. Murawski's hand usage reflects his inexperience. His 355 offensive snaps in 2024 added to just the 62 he carried over from 2023. However, the knockback in his arm extensions and his snatch-trap suggest hand usage could become a strength in Murawski's game in the future. His arm length isn't the best but should be passable for a guard. Murawski rolls power through his hips in the run game and torques or twists defensive linemen out of gaps. He's quick enough to reach block and excels at combo blocking and climbing to the second level. His range in the run game makes him a dynamic blocker capable of performing in multiple schemes. Injuries have continuously held Murawski back. He has torn both of his labrums and suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2024. Hopefully, he finally gets the chance to put together a complete season.

Lance Heard

Dean Kindig

Played all 73 snaps at LT as Tennessee rolled up an SEC season-high 281 rushing yards and 538 yards of total offense in a road win at Vanderbilt. Now the tone-setter at Kentucky. Heavy and powerful hands. Practice matchup with Deone Walker. The only returning starter on Tennessee's offensive line this year, Zalance Heard is an impressive five-star OT who transferred to Tennessee after an SEC All-Freshman season at LSU in 2023. His combination of size and athleticism was on full display in the spring as he took control of left tackle for the Vols. Considered the second-highest rated offensive tackle prospect during the 2023 transfer portal cycle. Signed with LSU as a member of the Class of 2023 before committing and signing with Tennessee in January 2024. Played in 22 career games (12 at LSU, 10 at UT) and has made 11 starts (1 at LSU, 10 at UT). Never played with Deone Walker or Maxwell Hairston at Kentucky (in 2024 and 2025 played for Tennessee).