Reuben Unije
UCLA
Scouting Report

Unije is a length-and-leverage tackle who wins reps early with excellent strike timing and a 35-inch arm span that keeps defenders at bay before they can get into his frame. When he latches, the rep is effectively over — his grip strength and aggressive torque are legitimately NFL-caliber tools for a swing tackle. The problem is everything that happens when he doesn't win early: mediocre foot quickness leaves him vulnerable to counter moves and late-developing rushes, and his recovery ability is a liability against NFL-speed edge rushers. He's a journeyman who has bounced through four schools, dealt with a season-ending injury in 2024, and is already a 6th-year senior with a limited developmental ceiling — but 11 NFL teams talked to him at the Hula Bowl for a reason. The physical toolkit and 33-game starting experience give him a path to a swing tackle roster spot.

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Pro ComparisonEarl Bostick Jr.

B/R's Thorn explicitly comped Unije's grade range to Earl Bostick Jr. (5.7 in 2023), Dare Rosenthal (5.9 in 2022), and Adrian Ealy (6.3 in 2021) — all long-armed, physically gifted swing tackles who projected as developmental backups with starting upside in the right scheme but limited quickness for full-time starting duties.

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