Scouts appreciated Kozeal's bat-to-bat skills and high baseball IQ when he ranked as Nebraska's best high school prospect in 2023, but his lack of another standout tool and his Vanderbilt commitment left him undrafted. He spent most of his time at DH with the Commodores in 2024 and at first base after transferring to Arkansas as a sophomore before playing shortstop to plug a gaping hole for the Razorbacks this spring. He has traded some contact for power in college and teams still love his makeup, so he could go as early as the third round. Sturdily built at 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds, Kozeal hits balls hard and has good feel for driving balls in the air with his quick, compact left-handed stroke. He once projected as a plus hitter, but he's now more of an average bat with 15-20 homer pop. He has a sound approach but chases fastballs much more than he should and struggles with sliders.

Kozeal's instincts help him play better than his fringy speed and arm strength on the bases and in the field. That said, he's not much of a threat to steal and lacks the arm and range to play shortstop at the next level. He fits best at second base, where he saw action in each of his three college seasons, and projects as a dependable and adequate defender there.