Despite injury concerns, Billy Schrauth impressed scouts with his on-field drills, showcasing dominant run-blocking and pass protection film.
Since left guard Billy Schrauth's season came to an abrupt end this year, a strong performance at the NFL Combine would benefit his draft stock. Today, he had the opportunity to perform in front of numerous scouts and head coaches down in Indianapolis. The film the Wisconsin native put out during his time at Notre Dame is undeniably strong, the question for him is his ability to stay healthy for the duration of the season. If the medicals with Schrauth check out, he'll be added to the lengthy list of offensive lineman who have been drafted from South Bend.
MEASUREMENTS
Height: 6-5
Weight: 310-pounds
Arm Length: 33"
Hand Size: 10"
Combine Performance Recap
Due to the MCL injury he suffered on October 18 against USC at home, Schrauth is holding himself out of the testing. It's likely he will participate in the broad jump, vertical jump, 40-yard dash and bench press during Notre Dame's Pro-Day. Today, he focused strictly in the on-field drills.
Schrauth's first go-round in the change of direction drill was pretty solid. He did a good job of not crossing his feet and was able to change direction, but it was obvious he was favoring his injured leg and wasn't as explosive planting and changing directions. Granted, that was the first drill Schrauth participated in the combine. As the on-field drills went along, Schrauth loosened up and performed relatively well.
He followed up that performance with a good shoeing in the long pull. Schrauth changed direction well, looked loose in the hips and didn't take too wide of a turn when turning up field. Schrauth looked a lot more comfortable in the short pull drill when he was aligned at left guard, a spot he played throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons. In the kick-slide drill, Schrauth had a strong punch and moved very well.
In one of the final on-field drills, the mirror drill, Schrauth looked a lot more loose than he did in the first change of direction drill and moved a little better. He looked a little more explosive and confident in the knee he injured last season. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Schrauth can do at Notre Dame's Pro-Day.
Where Schrauth's draft stock will benefit the most will be from his film study and the production he's put on the field over the last three seasons. The Wisconsin native ended his Notre Dame career on an exceptionally high note. He didn't allow a single pressure against Georgia, Penn State or Ohio State to finish the 2024 playoff run. This past season, Schrauth didn't allow a single hit or sack on the quarterback and only allowed on pressure all season.
Several NFL Draft analysts have spoken highly about the 6-5, 310-pound interior offensive lineman, especially now that many have started diving into the film. Throughout his career at Notre Dame, the run game significantly improved when No. 74 was on the field. Analyst Lance Zierlein echoes a lot of the same sentiment about the former Fighting Irish captain.
"Schrauth is a two-year starter and team captain with the proper demeanor for “tough guy” work inside," Zierlein explained. "He’s tight in his lowers, creating leverage disadvantages and a lack of body control. He needs to play with quicker hands but has good pop when he lands. His strong hands aid in sustaining run blocks and controlling pass rushers. Heavy feet can’t be coached out of him, creating run-scheme limitations and inconsistent mirroring against athletic interior rushers. His intangibles carry value but could be a bit diminished by concerns about his durability."
Another reputable NFL Draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah, has gone on record to say that Schrauth is a starter-caliber player at the next level after watching his film. Schrauth projects along the interior at the next level and it wouldn't surprise me if an organization tried him out at center, a position he had the ability to play in South Bend as well. He's a strong blocker at the point of attack, but he'll have to perform well at the Notre Dame's Pro Day to continue impacting his draft stock.
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