Andrew Raym, C Oklahoma: 2024 NFL Draft Profile

Raym was a four-star guard recruit from Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow, Okla. in the class of 2020

Oklahoma center Andrew Raym is an intriguing day three offensive line prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft. Some inconsistent snaps over the past two years prevent him from challenging for a top 100 selection, but he has obvious talent to develop.

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Andrew Raym, C Oklahoma: 2024 NFL Draft Profile

Classification: Senior center from Broken Arrow, Okla.

Background: Raym was a four-star recruit at guard from Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow, Okla. in the class of 2020. He was the No. 92 recruit according to 247Sports, No. 228 for Rivals, and No. 102 for On3.com. ESPN ranked him 61st in the nation with an 84 grade out of 100. Raym was an Under Armour All-American in high school. He primarily played on offense for Broken Arrow but also saw some action on defense and played on the school’s baseball team.

Injuries & Off-Field: Missed Oklahoma State game in 2021 with a lower body injury, played through a shoulder injury in 2022 until he needed surgery and missed three games

Awards: 2021 Honorable Mention All-Big 12, 2021 Second Team All-Big 12 (Associated Press), 2022 Honorable Mention All-Big 12, 2023 Second Team All-Big 12

Pros: High motor player who finishes plays, thick boxy frame, gains good depth in his pass set, catches spin moves, carries and drives rushers up and around the pocket, looks to deliver punishment with heavy blows, replaces hands quickly, plays with a wide base, good anchor to eat bull rushes, keeps head on a swivel, solid lateral mobility, comfortable and mobile climbing to second level, good first step assists with range, shows off power on combo blocks, gets low and drives defenders off the line in the run game, build helps him wall off and seal defenders

Cons: Minimal positional versatility in college, limited arm length, can’t afford wide hand placement, struggles to defend his chest, feet look heavy at times, a step late to redirect and cut off rushers, the athletic freaks give him troubles because he’s an average athlete, balance leads to him stumbling forward when his hands are swiped, caught lunging, vulnerable to push-pull moves, inconsistent snap placement and timing, low snap led to a fumble vs. Oklahoma State (2023), early snap vs. Texas (2023), physical but not a mauler, slips off run blocks, needs to be more decisive as a run blocker, usually needs help from the guard to generate movement in short-yardage situations

Overview: Raym is a high motor center with the mentality to finish defenders to the ground. He has a thick, boxy frame with limited arm length. Outside of a few dozen snaps at left guard, Raym has exclusively played center in college. The senior gains good depth in his pass set and isn’t drawn in by spin moves. He carries and drives rushers up and around the pocket, maintaining contact to influence the defender. Raym delivers heavy punches to stall pass rushes and quickly replaces his hands. He plays with a wide base and has the anchor to eat bull rushes. Raym keeps his head on a swivel to identify stunts or late blitzes, but he’s sometimes a step late to redirect and cut off rushers because of his heavy feet and average athleticism. His lateral mobility is solid but not great. Raym has a good first step that assists with his range in the run game. He is comfortable climbing to the second level. The Oklahoma native cuts his power loose on combo blocks and gets low to drive defenders off the line. His big build helps him wall off and seal defenders. Because of his limited arm length, Raym struggles to defend his chest and can’t afford wide hand placement. He has average athleticism, which causes him to struggle against athletic freaks. His balance leads to him stumbling forward when his hands are swiped in pass protection, and he gets caught lunging into blocks. These balance issues make him vulnerable to push-pull moves. Raym is physical in the run game but isn’t a mauler. He slips off run blocks and can be indecisive at the second level. The All-Big 12 selection suffers from inconsistent snap placement and timing. Raym’s low and early snaps raise significant concerns and could play a large role in him dropping down draft boards.

Overall, Raym is a better offensive lineman than he is a center. His snaps are inconsistent at times, but he has a high floor as a blocker because of his build and physical nature. Raym doesn’t project as a rookie starter, but he could develop into one during his rookie contract.

Role & Scheme Fit: Center in an inside zone or gap scheme

Round Projection: Late Fourth to Early Fifth

Size: 6'4", 305 lbs. (Unofficial)

Submitted: 12-30-23