Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
- Pittsburgh
- Miami (FL)
Background Info
- Listed at 6-4/300
- 3-Star Recruit according to 247 Sports
- Played Basketball in high school
- Army All-American in high school
- First team all-region for three consecutive years
- Volunteered to coach at youth camps during his high school career
- Dad played at Youngstown State
- Freshman All-American in 2024
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- Played in 27 Games
- 746 Run Blocking Snaps
- 785 Pass Blocking Snaps
- 5 Sacks Allowed
- Called for 10 Penalties on 1,531 Snaps
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 70.9 Career Run Blocking Grade
- 58 Career Pass Blocking Grade
- 42 Pressures Allowed
- 5.4% Pressure Rate
Strengths
- Strength to have success at tackle, should do well moving inside
- Sound technically, doesn’t commit a ton of penalties
- Does well in pass protection
- Works with a good base to anchor
- Keeps his balance through bull rushers
Player Summary
Anthonie Knapp is making the move from tackle to guard for Notre Dame in 2026. He showcased some promise at the tackle spot as he handled bull rushers well with his ability to remain balanced and anchor. The move inside will help him handle speed, but it will also allow him to showcase his strength better in the run game, working up the middle. He has a chance to be a riser at his new position, but for now, we remain on the passive side of the evaluation.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Notre Dame’s Anthonie Knapp
