Diego Pounds is one of five Ole Miss standouts showcasing their skills at the Combine.
The OT is the only remaining Ole Miss player to perform his drills at the 2026 NFL Combine.
While he has his measurements done, Pound is set to appear for his drills on March 1.
Here is Pounds's scouting report per NFL's Lance Zierlein:
Diego Pounds at NFL Combine
"Pounds is a high-cut, smooth-limbed tackle. He plays with a high pad level, spotty body control and inconsistent technique, but he typically battles through those issues at an adequate clip. His run blocking is behind his pass blocking and it’s likely to stay that way. He needs to develop a more consistent pass set to deal with edge speed, but his length and grip strength can effectively end the rush when his timing is right. Pounds’ deficiencies create a lower floor, but he could find work as a swing tackle," Zierlein writes.
Strengths
- Brings energy from hips to hands with first contact.
- Initial knock-back power widens the edge.
- Heavy hands help wash down angle blocks.
- Pairs a heavy punch with quick resets.
- Locks out his length and keeps his head back.
- Uses grip strength to control the rush.
- Aware of twist development and remains calm.
Weaknesses
- Below-average body control as a run blocker.
- Lack of leverage limits double-team movement.
- Defenders play across his face in the run game.
- Occasional struggles matching edge speed through the turn.
- Needs to play with efficient use of hands in protection.
- Opens post leg to an inside move instead of sliding to cut it off.