Omarr Norman-Lott has been an underrated part of the Tennessee defensive line and is wreaking havoc this season. Here is a 2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report and film analysis on him.
2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
Measurables:
- 6’3”
- 315 lbs
Player Background:
The California native was a three-to-four-star defensive line prospect in the 2020 class out of Grant Union HS. He committed to Arizona State and was listed as a Top-30 IDL nationally. He played in just one game his freshman year, accumulating one tackle against USC. His redshirt freshman season featured him in a much larger role for the Sun Devils, including starting a game. He finished with two sacks, two tackles-for-loss, and 30 tackles in 11 contests.
The following year was Norman-Lott’s last and best at ASU, tacking on two sacks, two pass breakups, and three TFLs in nine games. He entered the transfer portal and committed to Tennessee to bolster their front seven. He continued the upward trend, notching a career-high 5.5 sacks and six TFLs in his 10 appearances. His decision to come back for his final campaign in 2024 has paid off so far, having another strong year and pushing for a high draft slot.
Accolades:
- Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List (2024)
- Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Third Team (2024)
Strengths/Pros:
Norman-Lott explodes off the line and is an absolute bully up front in the passing game. He rips out of his stance and has solid overall flexibility to work from all sides. He uses his arms well at the point of attack and contorts himself between linemen often. His hands are quick and technical at initial contact, allowing him to work through the interior with force. He offsets linemen violently with his hands manipulating their mistakes whenever they make them.
One of his best traits is the pure fight he shows every single play and how much he pushes himself to win every rep he can. It’s an immediately translatable aspect of his game and something that should have coaches all over him. Norman-Lott’s burst is evident when attacking at multiple angles, and he adapts to OL movements swiftly. Once he gets leverage, he knows how to maintain it and drive forward.
Weaknesses/Cons:
His weaknesses mostly stem from a subpar anchor and his ability to sink into his legs and hold his ground. Norman-Lott gets moved off of his preferred structure and it’s often so aggressive that he gets eliminated from the play. He doesn’t yet know how to plug gaps instead of driving vertically, letting more experienced linemen take advantage of him. Staying in his anchor will be vital to his NFL success, especially when facing elite offensive lines.
His pass-rushing repertoire heavily diminishes if his first move doesn’t succeed. A good portion of his wins come from his power and effort; at the next level, he’ll have to develop more technique in that area. His center of gravity drifts up when he gets into a poor position, taking away from his strength. Injuries have hindered his collegiate career, and their frequency creates concern.
Potential Team Fits:
NFL Projection:
Norman-Lott should see a wealth of opportunities immediately after getting drafted, with his high motor skills being an extremely valuable trait for defenses. Getting him into an NFL weight room should help his anchor issues, and he has star potential if that comes to fruition. His current skills will make him serviceable as a rookie, with three-down potential if he sures up his game and adds pass-rushing moves.
Prospect Grade:
- Mid-Late 2nd Round
Film Exposures:
- 2024 vs. Alabama
- 2024 vs. NC State
- 2024 vs. Georgia
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