***Some lineman are not included because of their lack of positional designation***
1. Francis Mauigoa
Miami • Junior • 6’6 • 315
When you first watch Mauigoa play, it may be confusing why he is considered a top prospect in the draft this year, but the more you watch, the more it makes sense why he is so highly touted. He’s not like other top tackle prospects, who often show physically dominating traits and future upside. This kid is polished and consistent, and it is almost impossible to find him making any significant mistakes. Mauigoa makes everything look easy and does a great job zoning out players off the edge with his length and strong base. He has great hand placement, keeps his chest out, and can make all the blocks you would ever need. He isn’t the best power run blocker, but he has great agility to win on the inside, create zone run gaps, and get upfield to make blocks at the next level. Great player.
2. Spencer Fano
Utah • Junior • 6’5 • 305
Utah has two offensive tackles that are eligible for the draft this year, and both are exceptional prospects who will open the year in my top 50. Fano is the bigger of the two tackle prospects, who plays with more power than finesse and uses his bend to move people in the run game and stop bigger power rushers. Fano has a great base, and I think he can stick at tackle, but is very capable of moving to guard if he struggles. Fano bends at the hips well, but it always feels like his hips stay still, and he can get in front of defenders and use that strong base to make blocks.
3. Dametrious Crownover
Texas A&M • Senior • 6’7 • 330
If you are looking for a pure right tackle with a lot of future upside, look no further; Dametrious Crownover may be your guy. The 6’7, 330-plus mammoth was a rock on the right side of the Texas A&M offensive line, which will likely send four of their five players to the draft this year. Crownover likely has the highest ceiling of anyone on the A&M line, and if he gets the right coach, he could be an All-Pro caliber player in the NFL. He can struggle against speed rushers and may have trouble in some pass protection sets against guys with a good first step and hand usage. While he does struggle, Crownover gets off the line well, and his ability to get a quick first step off the line is something teams will be excited about. The athletic profile is there for an elite right tackle, but he still needs significant development to become more consistent.
4. Kadyn Proctor
Alabama • Junior • 6’7 • 360
Entering this season, Proctor was one of the best tackle prospects we have seen in years, and he was one of the best high school tackle prospects in the nation before committing to Alabama. Proctor has an elite frame for an offensive tackle and shows an incredible blend of agility, power, and technique to be effective on the edge. Proctor has great length and a wide base, keeping defensive ends at a distance and forcing them to take a bad angle to the quarterback. Proctor is a skilled run blocker, a better pass protector, and has been a starter at left tackle for Alabama since his freshman year. He has proven to be one of the best tackles in college football.
5. Nolan Rucci
Penn State • Senior • 6’8 • 310
Once considered an elite five-star recruit who committed to Wisconsin, Rucci struggled to find playtime with the Badgers and elected to transfer to Penn State for his redshirt junior season. Expectations were high as he was considered one of the top high school players in the nation and a cornerstone left tackle at the college level. In 2024, Rucci took over the starting job at Penn State at the right tackle position across from Drew Shelton. Since taking over, it has been clear why Rucci was labeled that five-star caliber player, but there are clearly still things that he will need to work on at the NFL level. His elite frame and dominant athleticism will be incredibly appealing to offensive line coaches, but there is some inconsistency in his play and his higher pad level could cause him to struggle at the NFL level. He also does not come in with a ton of weight for somebody that is 6’8″, which makes that higher pad level even more concerning. The traits are there for an elite tackle, but some polishing of his game will be necessary before he can find consistent playtime.
6. Max Iheanachor
Arizona State • Senior • 6’6 • 325
Iheanachor was a big-time transfer addition for the Sun Devils, brought in to provide consistency up front after losing LaDarius Henderson and Dohnovan West. ASU hired a new coach, Kenny Dillingham, and the team looked to improve consistency up front going forward. They landed Iheanachor out of JUCO with hopes that he could develop into a significant piece for them, but after Emmit Bohle went down with an injury, he was thrown into the fire. He managed to keep his head above water and has quickly developed into a high-quality right tackle. Iheanachor will not dominate with power, but he has great movement skills and a solid frame that allows him to anchor well. There may be some concern with his length as we get closer to the draft, and teams may prefer to see him add some weight and move to guard. Iheanachor has good agility and stood out especially in the run game. He brings experience and athletic upside and could be an exciting late-round addition. He did not start playing football until late in life, and his raw profile is unique.
7. Caleb Tiernan
Northwestern • Senior • 6’8 • 320
From Rashan Slater to Peter Skoronski, Northwestern has produced some top offensive linemen over the last few years, and Tiernan is the next man up. He has spent all five years of his college career at Northwestern and has consistently been one of the best offensive tackles in the Big Ten. In his final season of eligibility, I have seen a real step forward from Tiernan, and I have really been impressed by his ability to use his big, dominant frame to impact the game at left tackle. He has a massive frame but does not let it limit him from squaring up edge rushers and using his length to push defensive ends off their rush path. In the run game, he can struggle to get low and make power pushes, but he can generate power with his upper body and push defensive ends onto their heels. I love his skill set and think he can play day one, but he still has room to improve.
8. Caleb Lomu
Utah • Sophomore • 6’5 • 295
Utah has two offensive tackles who are eligible for the draft this year, and both are exceptional prospects who opened the year in my top 50. Lomu started on the left side for Utah over the last two seasons and is the leaner, quicker tackle who is a great pass protector and more than capable of holding his own on an island. Lomu has good footwork and the ability to move laterally and keep edge rushers in front of him. He stands tall with his chest out and uses his solid length to slow down power moves, making life hard on anyone looking to rush the passer off the edge. He is slightly undersized and weighs less than 300, which could raise concerns about his ability to handle power, which has been somewhat shaky in college. Lomu has all the skills to be a successful tackle, but I need to see him add some weight before I display confidence in his ability to play in the NFL.
9. Blake Miller
Clemson • Senior • 6’7 • 315
Miller was just a three-star recruit out of high school and won the job at right tackle for Clemson immediately. Many scouts fell in love with his monster frame and athletic profile, which bodes well for the projection of what he could become at the NFL level. Miller stands tall and moves incredibly well for someone as big as he is, which could make him a great pass blocker with some refinement in his technique. He fell down boards after he struggled against Louisville and was absolutely rag-dolled by Ashton Gillotte. His struggles against power rushers were put on full display, and he struggled with rushers winning on the interior. Scouts want to see some refinement with Miller’s lateral movement and are hoping to see him develop more stability against power. He will need better hand placement and rely more on his base for strength. There is a lot to like with Miller, but he will need some work before he is NFL-ready.
10. Monroe Freeling
Georgia • Junior • 6’7 • 315
Georgia sent four of their five starters on the offensive line to the NFL last offseason, and rebuilding the line was one of their top priorities. Last season, Earnest Greene won the other offensive tackle starting role across from Xavier Truss. Freeling was the swing tackle behind the two, with the expectation being that he would take over one of the starting jobs next season. Freeling impressed in camp and in his appearances last year, especially in pass protection. He was good enough that Kirby Smart made the decision to move Earnest Greene to right tackle, and Freeling filled in at left tackle. Freeling is still a well above-average pass blocker and uses his length to meet linemen early and beat them to the spot on the edge. Freeling sometimes can be grabby and also struggles to take a far enough kick to get his hips in front of pass rushers. This forces him to use his arms in blocks somewhat often and can hold back what he is able to do when a quarterback holds onto the ball. In the run game, he is agile and uses his quickness to get upfield and make impact blocks at the second level. He has room to improve and could have a swing tackle role in the NFL with room to develop into a starter on the blindside.
11. Markel Bell
Miami • Senior • 6’9 • 340
Bell is simply the biggest player in the class, and his size alone will be appealing to NFL teams, but his player profile goes far deeper than just that. Scouts have been incredibly impressed by Bell’s ability to move laterally and recover after losing on first contact. Some scouts are worried that Bell is too big to play in the NFL, making it easier for edge rushers to get into his pads and force upward leverage. Bell has a strong anchor to make up for that size, and he has impressive hand placement that can make it very hard for opposing edge rushers to maintain leverage. He is surprisingly good against smaller speed rushers and does a great job using his length to make those impact blocks scouts are looking to see on the edge. Power rushers often can get into his chest and push him back into the pocket, which is exactly what concerns scouts regarding his size. Regardless, a very unique player.
12. Kage Casey
Boise State • Junior • 6’5 • 310
Boise State ran one of the best ground-and-pound offenses we have seen in the last decade, leaning heavily on a strong offensive line and star RB Ashton Jeanty to create offense. That strong offensive line was anchored by Kage Casey, who proved to be one of the best run-blocking linemen in the nation. His power was impressive, but his strength in reach and seal blocks made him stand out as one of the most athletically gifted linemen in the class. Casey has good mobility and is a skilled pass protector, but concerns about his length may give him trouble down the line. Casey can play left tackle in the NFL, but a move to the right feels like it would be a better fit for him.
13. Fa’alili Fa’amoe
Wake Forest • Senior • 6’5 • 310
Fa’amoe spent the first five years of his college career at Washington State, where he helped protect Cam Ward and John Mateer. Originally a defensive lineman, he switched to offensive tackle in 2022, where he was impressive. He hit the transfer portal for his final season of eligibility and found his way to Wake Forest so that he could prove that his skills stand up to a stronger test in the ACC. Between his time at both schools, I came away impressed by the athletic skills of Fa’amoe and his ability to move laterally, beating edge rushers to the spot. Someone with the quickness that Fa’amoe has is impressive for someone who is going to weigh in at almost 320 pounds. He may not dominate with power, but he has a strong anchor to keep his position and not be pushed into the quarterback’s lap. He squares up edge rushers and always finds himself with his chest in front, using his base and not his arms to make the blocks. He has the speed and quickness to get to the second level in the run game and is very good at getting off blocks after creating gaps and getting upfield to make another impactful block. He has only played right tackle in college, but with his limited time on the offensive line, we have not seen him play different spots. The NFL could work with him so that he can add some versatility, but I love his athletic skills and experience. He will have a solid NFL career.
14. James Neal III
Iowa State • Senior • 6’5 • 320
Neal is a big left tackle prospect who brings impressive size and strength to the NFL, and his ability to anchor down, impact the game, and win with power is impressive. The biggest question for Neal is going to be what role he will play in the NFL, and a lot of scouts think that he would be a better fit at guard than at tackle. Personally, I think Neal can stay at tackle in the NFL, but his ceiling as a player is higher at guard, and it will be good for him to experiment with both this offseason. Neal can be somewhat stiff on the outside, and I am most concerned by his ability to win against athletic speed rushers off the edge. A move to guard would help with that as he would be able to pass off quicker pass rushers with ease. He has some experience playing guard, but it is minimal, and if he can prove to scouts that he can play there consistently, his stock will get a boost. I would imagine Neal will start his career as a depth guy, and if he can prove that he is able to play three to four of the positions on the line, he will have a much higher chance of cracking the opening day roster and finding the field. Neal may need some work, but I have confidence that he could be an everyday player with the right development.
15. Tristan Leigh
Clemson • Senior • 6’5 • 310
Clemson will send two solid offensive tackles to the draft this season, with Leigh entering the 2025 season as the more polished of the two. Once a five-star recruit, Leigh took over at left tackle for Clemson in 2023 and has proven to be the anchor to one of the best offensive lines in the ACC. He has a good blend of speed and power at the line of scrimmage and does a great job with clear-out blocks and seals to create gaps for running backs. As a pass protector, he has a strong base and does a great job containing power rushers, but can struggle at times with finesse moves and speed off the edge. He could stick at left or right tackle in the NFL, and his polished skill set makes me think he will best fit as a swing tackle in the NFL.
