Big-frame tackle with NFL-bred power and real backup value
Yosh Nijman’s profile is all about size, length, and functional run-game power: at Virginia Tech he was a 6-foot-7, 314-pound offensive lineman with major recruiting cachet, and after college he carved out a 99-game NFL career with 29 starts. In the 2025 NFL season, he logged 278 offensive snaps for Carolina with an 86.1 run-blocking grade and a 70.3 overall grade, showing he can be a sturdy mover when healthy. He retired in March 2026, so the fit question is now historical—but as a player, he was the kind of long, experienced tackle teams trust when they need grown-man edge protection and dependable depth.
