Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: G Jalen Farmer

[ASFN Admin]

It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a glaring need at guard, but one potential Day 2 draft prospect has emerged for the Steel City brand of football.

With less than one month away from the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a look at Kentucky offensive guard Jalen Farmer's scouting report, containing his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky​

• Height: 6 feet 5 inches
• Weight: 312 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.93 seconds
• Projection: Third-round

Strengths​

• Great anchor in pass protection
• Maximizes his arm length (34 1/4")
• Outstanding initial punch
• Has shown steady improvement

Concerns​

• Agility limitations
• Maintain good bend but can lean too far forward and loses balance
• Slow to diagnose and react to twists and stunts in pass protection
• Footwork can stall on contact

Stats (per PFF)​

• 2022: 22 offensive snaps played, zero penalties, zero sacks allowed, 80.4 pass blocking grade, 78.2 run blocking grade
• 2023: 27 offensive snaps played, zero penalties, zero sacks allowed, 76.8 pass blocking grade, 71.9 run blocking grade
• 2024: 765 offensive snaps played, six penalties, two sacks allowed, 68.2 pass blocking grade, 61.1 run blocking grade
• 2025: 818 offensive snaps played, one penalty, three sacks allowed, 72.4 pass blocking grade, 67.4 run blocking grade

Highlights​

Jalen Farmer is an absolute unit and has earned a day 2 grade from me

Great blend of length, size, and athleticism, and his film is very impressive against SEC competition: pic.twitter.com/heG9qYVsqh

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) March 4, 2026

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