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James Empey NFL Draft Profile
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James Empey Scouting ReportJames aligns at Center for the Cougar offense. He is a sufficient level athlete with regards to his initial quickness off the snap, agility to redirect and body control. In the run game, he does a good job of snapping, getting his hands up and body in favorable positions. He is a technical sound player who demonstrates good body control and agility particularly when climbing to the second level. James does a good job on combo blocks in the run game. In the passing game, he is a strong player who demonstrates the ability to anchor and maintain the depth of the pocket. He demonstrates good length and has sufficient level punch in his pass set. He easily recognizes and anticipates twists inside and plays with good technique. He can handle the bull rush at that level but could be a concern in the NFL. He is a member of the LDS church and has participated in a mission, so his age is note worthy, as well.
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Areas for ImprovementEmpey’s a little light for the position and is probably best suited in a run and cut scheme rather than a downhill power run offense. He’s not a great athlete and will need to rely on his good technique and instinctive feel to make up for his lack of good athleticism. He's not a finisher and doesn’t play with a nasty block temperament. His age should be noted, as there may not be much upside and has likely peaked as a result.
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James Empey Career at SchoolEmpey was at BYU for five seasons, from 2017 to 2021. He redshirted in 2017 and got an extra year due to COVID, which meant the 2020 season didn’t count in terms of eligibility for all players. Empey played 41 games over four years for BYU, starting all of them. He was a captain for BYU in 2021 and 2020. He was injured in 2021 and didn’t play in BYU’s final five games.
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James Empey NFL Draft Player ProfileJames Empey has good natural athleticism, with good knee bend. He flashes that mean streak and he clearly enjoys the physicality of the game. He is a true competitor with a positive attitude and displayed leadership traits that coaches admire. He is a finesse blocker with average arm length who does not use his hands well to win at the point of attack. He projects as day three prospect.
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