Mizzou Athletics
Name: Cayden Green
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Recruiting Rank: Consensus 4-Star Recruit
High School: Lee’s Summit North (MO)
College: Started at Oklahoma before transferring to Missouri
Captain: N/A
Measurables
Height: 6’5
Weight: 316
40 Yard: 5.20
10 Yard: Unknown
Arm Length: Unknown
Hand Size: Unknown
Vertical: Unknown
3 Cone: Unknown
Broad Jump: Unknown
Bench: Unknown
Position Specific
Positives in Pass Game:
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Strong anchor in protection; absorbs power without giving up ground.
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Advanced recognition of stunts and twists.
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Good hand placement with strong grip strength once locked in.
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Plays with natural leverage despite tall frame.
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Capable of mirroring initial rush moves against most competition.
Negatives in Pass Game:
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Can get overaggressive and lunge, losing balance.
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Inconsistent initial hand usage; allows defenders into his chest.
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Recovery skills limited once beaten by sudden counters.
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Footwork can be choppy when redirecting laterally.
Positives in Run Game:
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Nasty finisher who plays through the whistle with physicality.
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Generates torque and consistent vertical displacement at point of attack.
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Fluid enough to climb to second level and connect with linebackers.
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Versatile fit in gap and zone schemes; effective on pulls and combo blocks.
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Seals edges well and creates clear lanes.
Negatives in Run Game:
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At times late to process shifting defensive fronts.
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Technique inconsistencies limit consistency against elite interior defenders.
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Occasionally leans too far forward, making him vulnerable to sheds.
The Wrap-up
Summary: Green is a physical, technically improving interior lineman who projects as a starting NFL guard. With SEC experience and NFL-ready size, he offers day-one starter potential. His blend of anchor strength in pass pro and displacement power in the run game make him a fit in multiple schemes. While not flawless, his consistent development from Oklahoma to Missouri shows high coachability and growth.
Injury Concerns: None noted.
Character/Off-Field Concerns: None noted.
Projected Role: Immediate starter at guard
Strong Points:
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NFL frame with size, length, and power.
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Anchor strength in pass pro and people-moving ability in run game.
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Versatility across schemes and both guard spots.
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High football IQ with improved awareness of stunts/twists.
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Plays with an aggressive, finishing mentality.
Weak Points:
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Overaggressiveness leads to lunging and loss of balance.
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Recovery ability limited when beaten initially.
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Inconsistent hand placement in pass pro.
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Processing can lag against complex defensive fronts.
Exposures:
- @ Texas A&M (2024)
- @ Alabama (2024)
- Arkansas (2024)
About the Author
Dalton Tinklenberg is the Founder and Media Director of The Scouting Depot, where he leads comprehensive coverage of college and professional football. He is an active member of some of the most respected organizations in sports journalism, including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Maxwell Football Club, Online News Association (ONA), National Football Foundation (NFF), and the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).
Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.
