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When you look to scout certain positions, there is going to be conference bias. For example, when you want cornerbacks, you look to the SEC. Well, for offensive linemen, I normally start in the Big Ten. One school that does a quality job of producing NFL-ready prospects is Iowa, and that is where we land next with Gennings Dunker. Dunker took over the internet with his locks at the NFL combine, but what does the scouting report look like? Let's talk about it.
Dunker, a former three-star recruit out of Lena-Winslow High School in Lena, Iowa, was the anchor for state championships as a freshman and junior while also competing as a wrestler, earning all-state honors. Dunker would redshirt in 2021, but would appear in 11 games the following season. He would go on to anchor the right tackle spot for Iowa for the remainder of his career.
In 2025, he would earn First Team All-Big Ten honors and second-team CSC Academic All-American honors.
Gennings Dunker kicking inside to guard for the NFL, I think, is a smart move. He's your nasty mauler who loves to get physical with a defender, which can be masked by playing inside. He explodes out of his stance, often landing first with brick-like hands, keeping defenders at bay. Combo blocks with Dunker always go well on tape due to his acceleration and ability to land first. You'll be hard-pressed to find a stronger guard in this class than Dunker, and it shows in his ability to be a people mover.
The decision to kick inside is due to wingspan simply not being long enough to play tackle at the next level, but some NFL teams still may be hesitant, even at guard. You'd like to see him work on loosening up his hips, as his change of direction is severely limited by lack of flexibility there. He's prone to getting a little overextended, looking to land first, leaving his balance slightly off, allowing his defender to explode outside. Playing at guard should help mask the slow footwork, but it's certainly there.
Gennings Dunker is one of my favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's a fun player to watch, and with time, should develop into a quality starter at the next level. Dunker gets a late second-round grade, and while he could use some time to sharpen his skills, he will be a fan favorite early.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft scouting report on Iowa OL Gennings Dunker
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Dunker, a former three-star recruit out of Lena-Winslow High School in Lena, Iowa, was the anchor for state championships as a freshman and junior while also competing as a wrestler, earning all-state honors. Dunker would redshirt in 2021, but would appear in 11 games the following season. He would go on to anchor the right tackle spot for Iowa for the remainder of his career.
In 2025, he would earn First Team All-Big Ten honors and second-team CSC Academic All-American honors.
Gennings Dunker kicking inside to guard for the NFL, I think, is a smart move. He's your nasty mauler who loves to get physical with a defender, which can be masked by playing inside. He explodes out of his stance, often landing first with brick-like hands, keeping defenders at bay. Combo blocks with Dunker always go well on tape due to his acceleration and ability to land first. You'll be hard-pressed to find a stronger guard in this class than Dunker, and it shows in his ability to be a people mover.
The decision to kick inside is due to wingspan simply not being long enough to play tackle at the next level, but some NFL teams still may be hesitant, even at guard. You'd like to see him work on loosening up his hips, as his change of direction is severely limited by lack of flexibility there. He's prone to getting a little overextended, looking to land first, leaving his balance slightly off, allowing his defender to explode outside. Playing at guard should help mask the slow footwork, but it's certainly there.
Gennings Dunker is one of my favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's a fun player to watch, and with time, should develop into a quality starter at the next level. Dunker gets a late second-round grade, and while he could use some time to sharpen his skills, he will be a fan favorite early.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft scouting report on Iowa OL Gennings Dunker
Continue reading...
