A DT-to-OT convert who brings wrecking-ball physicality and surprising technical polish for a player with only four years on the offensive side of the ball. Fa'amoe is at his best in the run game — his explosive second-level climbs and finishing mentality as a drive blocker make him a mauler in gap and zone concepts alike. But persistent hip stiffness creates short corners and recovery failures in pass protection that may force a move inside to guard, where his anchor, length, and raw power would play up immediately. The floor is a physical gap-scheme guard who can start Day 1; the ceiling is a solid right tackle if the hip flexibility can be coached up, though most evaluators are skeptical. He'll be a 24-year-old rookie with zero guard snaps on his resume — that transition risk is the whole evaluation.
- Devastating run blocker with explosive second-level climbing ability — routinely rockets through gaps and punishes linebackers at the second level
- Elite anchor and functional strength — once he sets his feet, bull rushes die on arrival and opponents rarely outmuscle him
- Good arm length (33 3/4 inches) and heavy hands create disruption on extensions and allow him to control defenders' frames
- Surprisingly advanced technique for a DT convert with only 4 years of OL experience — balanced footwork and synergistic feel in pass protection when in rhythm
- Nasty finishing mentality — threw a standout edge rusher to the ground at Shrine Bowl practice and named to West All-Practice Team
- Hip stiffness creates short corners and limits his ability to mirror speed rushers to the apex — the primary concern that could force a guard transition
- Inconsistent hand precision, particularly in the run game — ducks his head and lurches past his center of gravity, exposing himself to swim moves
- Pass protection breaks down against quality speed and inside counters — upper-lower body sync gets disjointed under pressure, as shown in the Florida State and SMU games
- Zero career guard snaps despite widespread projection to move inside — the transition itself carries meaningful risk
Similar physical profile and playing style — a powerful, physically imposing right tackle with run-game dominance but limitations in pass protection against speed that ultimately push evaluators toward an interior projection. Hart's career as a swing OL who bounced between RT and guard mirrors Fa'amoe's most likely NFL path.