From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Iowa State DL Domonique Orange.<\/p>\n
No. 95 Domonique Orange\/NT Iowa State \u2013 6-4, 325 pounds (Senior)
\nMEASUREMENTS<\/p>\n
Player
\nHt\/Wt
\nHand Size
\nArm Length
\nWingspan<\/p>\n
Domonique Orange
\n6-4\/325
\nN\/A
\nN\/A
\nN\/A<\/p>\n
40-Yard Dash
\n10-Yard Dash
\nShort Shuttle
\n3-Cone<\/p>\n
N\/A
\nN\/A
\nN\/A
\nN\/A<\/p>\n
Broad Jump
\nVertical
\nBench Press<\/p>\n
N\/A
\nN\/A
\nN\/A<\/p>\n
The Good<\/p>\n
\u2013 Thickly built with plenty of mass, looks bigger than listed weight
\u2013 Intriguing combination of size, power, and pop
\u2013 Commands double-teams against man\/gap runs
\u2013 Shows impressive burst and juice out of his stance, able to get penetration and push centers back in run game
\u2013 Heavy hands and provides jolt on contact against linemen, making it easier to shed as a pass rusher
\u2013 More fluid and nimble than frame suggests
\u2013 Delivers heavy contact on tackles
\u2013 End\/nose tackle background flexibility
\u2013 Consistently durable and available<\/p>\n
The Bad<\/p>\n
\u2013 Predictably lacks foot speed and ability to make plays in space
\u2013 Bad habit of dropping head\/eyes off the ball and tends to \u201cburrow\u201d ahead off the snap in run game, can play too much over his toes
\u2013 Inconsistent flowing down the line against zone schemes
\u2013 Can tire, leading to pad level rising up
\u2013 Production fell off in 2025
\u2013 Likes to dip as pass rusher, but struggles to bend and can get turned and stuck
\u2013 Won\u2019t be high-impact threat in pass game
\u2013 Missed too many tackles and struggled to finish
\u2013 Past struggles with weight, and will need to stay disciplined with a good plan<\/p>\n
Stats<\/p>\n
\u2013 Career (50 games): 66 tackles (7 TFL), 2 PDs, 1 sack
\u2013 2025 (12 games): 18 tackles (0.5 TFL), 1 PD and 0 sacks
\u2013 4.5 TFL, 1 sack in 2024
\u2013 1,569 career snaps: 1,122 in A-gap, 272 in B-gap, 124 over tackle, 51 outside tackle
\u2013 Saw increased work at defensive end in 2024 (75 over tackle snaps)
\u2013 No. 183 overall defensive PFF grade in 2025
\u2013 No. 227 run defense grade, No. 222. pass rush grade
\u2013 Seven missed tackles and 25 percent missed tackle rate (11th worst tackle grade)
\u2013 40 career hurries, 14 QB hits<\/p>\n
Injury History<\/p>\n
\u2013 2024: suffered right arm\/wrist injury<\/a> against Baylor, fitted for sleeve Bio<\/p>\n \u2013 Turns 22 in March 2026 Tape Breakdown<\/p>\n Kansas City\u2019s Domonique \u201cBig Citrus\u201d Orange slimmed down throughout his Iowa State career, and the results paid off. Though his numbers weren\u2019t gaudy, he played a key role anchoring the middle of the Cyclones\u2019 defense. A large body in the middle, he can take on blocks and deliver a blow. A highlight came in 2024 against Iowa, blowing up this goal line dive with force (that\u2019s not Kaleb Johnson, if you\u2019re wondering).<\/p>\n Orange played mostly 0-tech this year, and he conventionally profiles as a run-stuffer. But he has quicker feet and more burst than you\u2019d expect. His first step can knock back centers, and he shows heavy hands on his bull rush.<\/p>\n On the one throw from Iowa, Orange is at LDE, where he played a bit more during the 2024 season.<\/p>\n Still, Orange can clean up his technique. He often fires off the line head-down and plays over his toes, losing control and vision on the ball.<\/p>\n His foot speed is limited, and he won\u2019t make many plays on the perimeter. Despite his impressive athleticism relative to his feed, his true pass-rush value remains. Not zero, but he\u2019s, at best, a backup sub-package player.<\/p>\n Orange\u2019s high missed-tackle rate is another concern; he left too many plays on the field.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/p>\n Overall, Domonique Orange offers more than the standard run-plugger. He\u2019s athletic and shows burst and explosiveness relative to his position. He takes on blocks and shows active hands to shed, though his sheer size and lack of true speed make finishing difficult. Coaches will also have to ensure his weight stays down at the NFL level, especially in the offseason. Curious what he weighs during the pre-draft process. He looks at least 10 pounds bigger than his listed weight, though players also work to drop pounds before the Combine.<\/p>\n He profiles best as a 0\/1-tech and backup with the chance to offer a little more. My NFL comp is Teair Tart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013 2025: battled ankle injury suffered in Week 8 against Colorado, but did not officially miss a game
\u2013 2025: didn\u2019t finish Week 5 game against Arizona due to unspecified injury<\/p>\n
\u2013 Three-star recruit from Kansas City, Missouri
\u2013 Chose Iowa State over Texas A&M, Oregon, and Ohio State, along with several other power schools; recruited by Rams\u2019 coach Nate Scheelhaase
\u2013 Named third-team All-Big Ten in 2025
\u2013 Invited to 2026 Senior Bowl but did not ultimately attend
\u2013 Bruce Feldman\u2019s No. 25 \u201cFreak,\u201d<\/a> noting he can bench 450 pounds, squat 650 pounds, and has a 34-inch vertical
\u2013 Topped out at 408 pounds<\/a> in high school after staying inside during COVID, leading to power programs to lose interest; arrived at Iowa State at 350 pounds but eventually slimmed down to 325 by cutting out fast food and working with Cyclones\u2019 S&C staff
\u2013 Nickname is \u201cBig Citrus\u201d
\u2013 Brother played DE at Kansas
\u2013 Became more mature and dedicated more time in film room<\/a> throughout career<\/p>\n