Final 2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Offensive Tackles

One of the premier positions in football, offensive tackles are next up as I release my final draft rankings. They are in high demand every year, one of the most coveted positions to take with a first-round pick besides quarterback. Taking a top tackle prospect in the first round isn’t fun, but it brings a sense of relief that a problem is now gone.

This list includes my top 15 tackles for the 2025 draft. The top 10 have full scouting reports, while the rest have shorter write-ups that still explain their strengths, weaknesses, and why I have them ranked where I do. Some college tackles I projected to play at guard or center in the NFL, and they won’t be in this article. If you don’t see a name you expected, check out that piece, as well the rest of my final position rankings series below. We still have two positions to get to and a host of upcoming draft content here on the site, so stay tuned!

Final Position Rankings:

• Quarterbacks
• Running Backs
• Wide Receivers
• Tight Ends
• Interior Offensive Line
• Defensive Tackles
• Linebackers
• Safeties

1: Armand Membou, Missouri

A four-star recruit who chose to stay in his home state, Membou started five games as a true freshman and every game in the two years since. Playing primarily at right tackle, he was the best player on the Tigers’ line two years in a row, holding down the fort for an up-and-down offense as best he could. His efforts earned him second-team All-SEC honors as a junior, only allowing 27 pressures on 1,035 pass-blocking snaps across his three years at Missouri.

At 6-4, 332, Membou is a prototypical NFL tackle with off-the-charts athleticism. He was featured on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” with impressive showings in sprints, jumps, and squats. That athleticism is immediately apparent when you turn on the tape. This guy explodes off the line, often being the first player to move after the snap. His kick slides are a thing of beauty, with quick, fluid movements that set his position for the rep immediately. When asked to mirror speed rushers, he does so effortlessly, matching their arc and easily recovering back to the inside when necessary. Exceptional agility and foot speed enable him to both wall off pass rushers and pave paths through the defense in the open field.

Membou’s powerful upper body lets him set the tone in both the run and pass games. He often gets first contact on pass rush reps, dictating defenders’ movements with good grip strength and redirect ability. At the point of attack, he can drive defenders off the ball and hold his own. Although I wouldn’t call him a dominant run blocker, he does everything he’s asked and won’t be a liability on that front. He can play both tackle and guard, too, giving him additional versatility.

Although he can handle speed rushers with seeming ease, Membou can struggle sometimes against power rushers. Adding core and lower-body strength will be paramount for him. He sometimes lets defenders into his chest, which compromises his ability to keep them off-balance and lets them string together moves to get past him. Additionally, he could use some seasoning in run blocking, as his hand placement and leverage techniques aren’t always in sync.

I thought I was high on Membou after watching his tape, but he’s exploded up draft boards through this process. He’s in the running with LSU’s Will Campbell to be the first offensive lineman taken in this draft. It’s doubtful he makes it out of the top 10 and there’s a chance he’s taken in the top five given his athletic upside and the critical importance of the position he plays. The arrow is pointing up with Membou and he’s one of the most exciting prospects in this class.

2: Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

Banks, a consensus five-star recruit from Humble, Texas, is a true junior and three-year starter for the Longhorns. A stalwart at left tackle, he’s earned multiple All-Big 12, All-SEC, and All-America honors over his sophomore and junior seasons, anchoring a strong Texas line. He’s been a model of consistency and toughness, with over 1,700 snaps played in college, all at left tackle.

Listed at 6-5, 315 pounds, Banks is slightly undersized for an NFL offensive tackle. Teams might want him to add 10 pounds or so to his lower half, but he’s got long arms, which should help alleviate any length concerns, especially since that hasn’t been an issue on tape. He has natural leverage in his stance, getting low and powering through initial contact with his whole body. When attacked with speed, Banks displays exceptional lateral quickness and foot speed, mirroring rushers seamlessly and warding them off from their target. His hand usage is both refined and powerful, as he knows how to keep defenders away from his chest, redirect and deliver a strong punch of his own on initial contact.

Anchoring ability isn’t a concern with Banks at all. His core is strong and flexible, allowing him to sink on his heels and wall up against a defender trying to go through him without sacrificing recovery ability should he be faced with a counter. The power in his movements might be the best part of his game, as he can truly drive defenders off the line in the run game. Once he gets his hands on you, it’s over. No amount of will by the defender matters once he’s drive-blocking them into the dirt.

Banks’ losses on tape usually come when he’s faced with advanced speed-to-power rushers who can use his inexperience against him and get him off-balance. He has a tendency to overcommit to a rusher’s first move, leaving himself vulnerable to counters. This doesn’t happen often, and he has the quickness and agility to recover. He just needs to be more consistent in doing so.

I have no concerns with Banks at tackle, but some evaluators feel he’ll be best if he kicks inside. Maybe so, but his tape at tackle is good enough that he should get a shot there first. Membou seems certain to go ahead of him, but Banks is in the mix to be the next tackle taken. He’s athletic and technically refined and will likely go in the top 20.

3: Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona

A hulking 6-4, 324-pound tackle from American Samoa, Savaiinaea was a three-star recruit and started all three seasons for Arizona. As a freshman, he played at right guard, winning a Freshman All-America honor before moving to right tackle as a sophomore and playing both left and right tackle as a junior. This demonstrated versatility and experience will be valuable to NFL teams.

Speed at size defines Savaiinaea’s game. He moves extremely well for a man as big as he is, firing off the line and getting into his pass sets quickly. Agile, smooth feet and hips allow him to effectively mirror even the fastest rushers he faces and recover efficiently should they try and counter him. Defenders rarely get him off-balance — he knows how to use his length to ward off outside rushes without overcommitting and leaving himself exposed.

As you might expect, he’s a very strong player. Savaiinaea’s hands pack a serious punch, halting defenders on contact and redirecting them at will. He can effectively lock up opposing rushers on first contact, ending their pass rushes almost as soon as they begin, and on the rare occasion they manage to get into his chest, his core is strong enough to withstand their bull rushes.

While his movement abilities in pass protection are impressive, Savaiinaea doesn’t move nearly as well in open space. This makes his utility in run blocking fairly limited, as he’s not a great lead blocker when pulling and can be inconsistent climbing to the second level. That said, the power in his drive blocks off the line of scrimmage is apparent on film, giving him a solid floor in that phase.

Savaiinaea isn’t a perfect prospect, but he’s an alluring one at his size and proficiency protecting the quarterback. I’ll always gravitate more towards tackles who can pass block, even if they struggle in the run game. He’s a prototypical blindside protector who can play either tackle position or kick inside to guard, as well. He’s a Day 1 starter at four different positions along the offensive line with All-Pro potential at any of them. I have him with a clear first-round grade, though he seems like to go on Day 2 and is being evaluated as a guard by many.

4: Josh Simmons, Ohio State

Though his season was cut short due to what was later reported as a torn patellar tendon, Simmons was putting together some impressive tape in the six weeks we saw him this year. A 6-5, 31-pound true junior and four-star prospect, Simmons started his career at San Diego State in 2022, transferring to the Buckeyes after his freshman year. In two seasons at Ohio State, he allowed only 19 total pressures across 601 pass-blocking snaps and earned third-team All-Big 10 honors in 2024 despite only playing six games.

Simmons’ strengths lie in his smooth pass-protection skills. He’s got long, strong arms to stymie rushers on first contact. There’s a lot of power in his hands and grip, making it difficult for defenders to work off him. This power also lets him drive block off the line effectively, paving the way for runners in short-yardage and goal-line work. He explodes out of his stance, gaining position in pass protection quickly and readying himself for the initial rush, often making first contact himself and dictating the rep.

He’s good at protecting his outside shoulder against pass rushers, though he sometimes overcommits and can be vulnerable to a counter move. Defenders have a difficult time racing around him, as his quick feet and long reach allow him to push them around the pocket and neutralize their rush. He’s agile in his stance with good recovery speed, and his strong lower half lets him anchor effectively against bull rushes. When he gets to the second level, he buries defenders, having few issues on tape finding and sustaining those blocks.

Simmons’ relative inexperience does show up on tape occasionally, with penalties being of particular issue for him. He’s not an efficient run blocker, with more negatively graded blocks in his career than positively graded ones. It can be tough for him to sustain initial blocks, especially when trying to set an edge, and Ohio State often found more success running to the other side of their line. In pass protection, Simmons’ losses usually stem from defenders getting into his chest quickly. This can happen when he strikes too high or wide on his target, opening his chest and letting them get into his pads. Cleaning up his technique here would help refine his game even further.

Ultimately, Simmons’ draft fate will be decided by how teams feel about his season-ending injury. Ohio State hasn’t released anything publicly, and teams tend to be tight-lipped about the interviews and medical evaluations at the Combine. Still, word last month was that Simmons is “ahead of schedule” with his rehab and could be ready for training camp. If so, that would be a huge win for him. Regardless, the tape he put out was that of a first-round tackle, so if teams feel comfortable with his medicals, he’ll go early.

5: Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon

A consensus five-star recruit from Seattle, Conerly played in all 13 games as a freshman for the Ducks before taking over as the full-time starter at left tackle in 2023. In 1,091 pass-blocking snaps in those three seasons, Conerly allowed a mere 27 total pressures and just two sacks, highlighting his consistency and high-level play. He earned first-team All-Big 10 and first-team All-America honors for his play in 2024, when he took a big leap from a promising sophomore season.

Checking in at 6-5, 311, Conerly moves with the grace and agility of a man half his size. Smooth, fluid hips let him pivot and adjust to rushers’ plans of attack seamlessly, with quick feet enabling his effortless mirroring ability. Speed rushers are doomed against Conerly, as he routinely stonewalls them with his ability to rapidly redirect his movement. Lateral agility is the number one bullet point on his scouting report, which is huge in both pass pro and run blocking. Whether he’s climbing to the second level off a reach block or kicking out to defend his outside shoulder against a wide-9 rusher, he has no issues getting to his spots.

For all his movement, he rarely allows himself to be set off-balance. He uses sharp footwork and his set stance to keep himself from overextending against rushers. Off the snap, he usually makes first contact, using his powerful upper body to initiate the rep, keeping defenders from dictating the rush. The grip strength, redirect ability, and counter awareness Conerly displays are all fantastic.

At just 311 pounds, Conerly needs to add a little weight to his lower half to hold up in the NFL. Against power rushers, he sometimes lacks the anchoring ability to effectively hold his ground. Additionally, his run blocking needs improvement, as while he has all the agility and speed to be effective in the open field, he needs to learn to channel that ability and identify his assignment more efficiently. Once he does, however, he projects as a plus in the run game, as well.

At the Senior Bowl, Conerly’s lack of anchor strength was exposed a bit by the talented edge defender prospects he went up against. He could benefit from not starting as a rookie, though he might get the opportunity. He’ll be a later first-round pick, brought in to upgrade the tackle situation for a contending team. There’s so much to love about Conerly’s game, especially for such a young player. In a class with a lot of high-floor, lower-ceiling prospects, Conerly has the desired mix of ready skills with untapped upside.

6: Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota

A high school track and field star, Ersery didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school. The Kansas City native earned a three-star rating from recruitment sites and committed to Minnesota, playing sparingly in the COVID-shortened season before taking a redshirt year. Over the last three seasons, he’s started every game for the Golden Gophers at left tackle, becoming one of the best tackles in the Big 10. Ersery was named second-team All-Big 10 in 2022 before being named consensus first-team All-Big 10 and second-team All-America in 2024.

Ersery ran a blistering 5.01 40-yard dash at 6-6, 331 pounds. That speed and athleticism at size shows up on tape, where he explodes off the line at the snap. In the run game, he’s a devastating drive blocker, completely washing defenders out of the play. He moves smoothly and plays with clean footwork, enabling him to thrive in zone schemes and when climbing to the second level. His length is a major deterrent, with long arms and a big frame that is tough for pass rushers to navigate. When he times his punches correctly, he keeps defenders away from his body, creating a wide arc they have to traverse to try and affect the quarterback.

The power Ersery plays with is substantial. He shocks pass rushers on contact, disrupting their flow and knocking them off track. No one just goes through him, as he has incredible anchor strength and the awareness to avoid being caught flat-footed. When he locks on to a defender, he’s not letting go, ending pass rushes on contact and paving lanes behind him in the run game. Coaches will love his mentality and how he always plays through the whistle, firing up his team and injecting energy into the offense.

Though it’s to be expected given how new he is to the game, there’s a lot Ersery is still learning about how to play tackle. He sets too high in pass protection, letting savvy edge rushers get under his pads and win the leverage battle. He’s a tick slow in recovering to either shoulder, as well, indicating some lateral stiffness. At times, he can be overaggressive, leaving himself vulnerable to counters and push/pull moves in both run and pass phases. Lastly, his hand usage is still a work in progress, and he has a ways to go before he’s an NFL-caliber hand-fighter.

Despite the fact that he’s still a raw prospect in many ways, there’s a lot to like on tape with Ersery. His pre-draft process has been a bit of a roller coaster, as he entered the college football season a projected first-round pick and fell out of favor over the course of the season. He impressed at the Senior Bowl and tested well at the Combine, kicking his stock back up. I like him as a second-round developmental tackle, maybe playing a swing tackle role as a rookie before taking over as a starter in 2026.

7: Charles Grant, William & Mary

Another late arrival to the sport of football, Grant was a high school wrestler who joined the varsity football team his junior year. Committing to The Tribe out of high school, he started three years at left tackle, an absolute stalwart for one of the best offenses at the FCS level. He allowed a mere two sacks over his three starting seasons, turning in one of the most productive offensive line resumes in school history. A consensus FCS All-American as a senior, Grant made his mark at the Senior Bowl, showcasing how his game translates against much stiffer competition.

At 6-5, 311 pounds, Grant has prototypical size and length for the NFL. Fluidity at size jumps off the tape with him, both in pass pro and run blocking. In zone schemes, or when pulling in space, Grant thrives. He connects on difficult reach blocks and cuts off angles of attack for defenders, adapting on the fly with impressive lateral agility. In his pass sets, Grant slides with ease to his marks and reacts to counters and moves without needing to overcommit to either shoulder. He can recover inside or adjust further outside to match speed rushers and keep his quarterback clean.

In the run game, Grant plays with appropriate leverage, coming low out of his stance to meet his assignment. His hand usage is on full display when he needs to move someone, locking them up and driving them back. Once he latches on to a defender, he has vice-like grips that hold them in place and allow him to dictate the rep. You can see his nasty demeanor on the field, turboing through to finish blocks and slamming defenders into the dirt to leave his mark. When he gets his punches in, he keeps defenders at bay, using his long arms to protect his chest and prevent pass pro losses.

Anchor strength and functional mass are the main concerns with Grant. He’s vulnerable to bull rushes, even at the FCS level, and he can occasionally struggle to generate vertical displacement in the run game. Those weaknesses will only be intensified in the NFL, and he’ll likely need some time in the weight room to handle NFL-level strength on a down-to-down basis. His hand-fighting in his pass sets can be inconsistent, something he’ll need to continue working on. Overall, concerns about jumping from the FCS to the NFL will always be there, but he went a long way towards addressing them at the Senior Bowl.

Grant’s length and polished movement skills make him an intriguing Day 2 prospect. He could get bullied as a rookie, but a year adding mass should leave him in a much better place. Teams that need a tackle to start right away might want to look elsewhere, but teams who can afford to sit him for a year for development could tap into his elite upside. There’s work to be done, but Grant has long-term starter upside and could lock down one side of the line for years.

8: Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College

A fifth-year senior and once a prize recruit for the Eagles, Trapilo was a local kid from Boston. His father was an All-American tackle at Boston College and had a successful NFL career before passing away, and Trapilo chose to carry on his legacy at his dad’s alma mater. He redshirted in 2020 and saw limited action as a freshman before starting the last three seasons between left and right tackle. Multiple All-ACC awards decorate his resume, as Trapilo became one of the best tackles in the conference.

At 6-8, 316 pounds, Trapilo has an unusual build for an offensive tackle. He knows how to use his massive wingspan in pass protection, effectively walling off pass rushers. Although he naturally loses a lot of leverage due to his height, he combats this disadvantage with quick feet, moving that mammoth frame of his around smoothly and efficiently to ward off different angles of attack. Up top, he has incredible grip strength, routinely commanding the point of attack and dictating reps before defenders can get into their moves. He’ll almost always win the length battle, allowing him to get first contact on most reps.

Despite his leaner frame, he has the anchor to win in the NFL. Defenders stop on contact with him, unable to move him backwards or unbalance him, even on strong bull rushes. In the run game, he’s stout at the point of attack and routinely plays through the whistle. Additionally, he’s played both sides of the line in college, adding to his value to NFL teams.

Trapilo struggles more when asked to move. He lacks the lateral agility to be effective in space, and inconsistent hand usage limits his effectiveness in the run game. Height offers advantages to a tackle, but too much height compromises a tackle’s ability to play low in his stance and create leverage when drive blocking and Trapilo has issues in both of those areas. His run-blocking technique is simply lacking, and there’s a chance he’ll struggle against the NFL’s most creative pass rushers.

A later-Day 2 guy, Trapilo offers starter-level upside if his length translates. His floor is probably that of a swing tackle, but with more polish he can definitely develop into a starter. You can’t teach length like his, and he plays an appealing brand of football already. He could go as high as the second round if a team really likes his tools, and I’d be surprised if he fell past the third. Trapilo’s blend of size and technique offers a lot to work with.

9: Logan Brown, Kansas

A 6-6, 311-pound tackle from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brown is a former five-star recruit who initially committed to Wisconsin out of high school back in 2019. He redshirted due to injuries and played minimally in Madison over three seasons before an altercation with a teammate drove his transfer to Kansas. He anchored the Jayhawks’ offensive line in 2024, earning second-team All-Big 12 and persevering despite his injuries and type-1 diabetes diagnosis.

Brown is built to play offensive tackle. Long arms and quick feet let him always deliver the first punch, squaring up his target and knocking them off their path. In the run game, he creates movement off the snap, bulldozing his way through the defense on drive blocks and combos. When he gets a head of steam, defenders are helpless in his path, and Kansas found a lot of success running behind him. He can block on the move, connecting with his targets and clearing space as a lead blocker.

In pass protection, Brown has the fluid hips and nimble footwork to mirror even the speediest, bendiest edge rushers he faced. He doesn’t overcommit to the outside and is comfortable redirecting in space, adjusting to the moves the pass rusher is putting on him. He uses his hands well to keep defenders away from his chest and redirects their momentum, standing strong against bull rushes despite his lighter frame.

Hand usage is still a work in progress for Brown, as he’s vulnerable to pass rushers who get under him when he sets too narrow. His pass sets in general need more refinement, as he doesn’t always get to the proper mark, which makes his job harder than it needs to be. I’d like to see more dog in his game, too, as he doesn’t always finish blocks before the whistle and tends to ease up after making initial contact.

Despite being an older prospect, there’s a lot of upside to Brown’s game. An athletic, fluid mover with some real power in his hands, it’s easy to see the vision of him starting in the NFL. His hands will need to get a lot better and coaches may always be trying to get him to play a little meaner, but he has the tools you’re looking for in the third or fourth round.

10: Wyatt Milum, West Virginia

A 6-6 and a half, 313-pound tackle from Huntington, West Virginia, Milum started all four years for the Mountaineers. Though he wasn’t a heralded recruit, he’s been sensational since arriving in Morgantown, earning freshman All-America honors in 2020 and multiple All-Big 12 and All-America nods since. Milum hasn’t allowed a quarterback sack or hit in two full years of play — with only 16 total pressures given up during that span — and had an elite 92.0 PFF grade as a senior.

Milum is a smooth pass blocker, without a doubt. He’s a technician, effortlessly moving his feet and routinely surprising defenders with his quickness. The way he uses his hands to stymie rushers in their moves is like art. His kickslide is exactly what you want to see, using longer, choppy movements to cover a lot of ground without having to overcommit to his outside shoulder. Expert hand-fighting techniques make up for his lack of prototypical length, and he has adequate mirroring ability on the edge as well.

As a run blocker, Milum is a little more limited, but he still showcases his experience and savviness on tape. He’s decently athletic and moves well, operating cleanly in space and able to connect on move blocks. As a puller, he gets downfield quickly, creating space at the second level. Additionally, Milum has interior versatility, although with limited experience.

The main issue for Milum is he’s a bit of a homeless player at the next level. His arms are short and that shows up on tape against longer, NFL-type edge defenders. He’s a beat slow recovering to the inside, struggling to defend his inside shoulder. Run blocking is inconsistent with him; on some snaps he’ll single-handedly clear the lane, on others he struggles to successfully hit on his block.

A move to guard would probably be ideal given his length limitations, but Milum struggled at the Senior Bowl when asked to play on the interior. His skillset is much more suited to playing tackle, but with his limitations, that may not be offered to him in the NFL. It leaves his stock in limbo and probably pushes him to Day 3. I think Milum will still be best at tackle, but it might be in the swing tackle/top backup role instead of as a consistent starter.

The Next Five

11 — Anthony Belton, N.C. State:

A 6-6, 336-pound tackle from Tallahassee, Belton has a massive frame and uses it well. He’s nearly impossible to drive through, setting a strong base and anchoring firmly against bull rushes. He moves better than you’d expect and absolutely punishes defenders in space, burying them out of the play. Long, powerful arms jolt defenders on contact and drive them away from the quarterback, and he uses smart punch timing to maintain his leverage. A true road-grader, Belton will be a plus in the run game right away.

Balance and agility are struggles for Belton. He gets outflanked by speedy edge rushers who can work around him, especially if he doesn’t connect on his initial punch. He tends to play too high, compromising his leverage, and he can get off-balance trying to reach instead of planting and staying in control. Better footwork and more varied hand-fighting techniques will be necessary to improve his game. Belton played well at the Senior Bowl and proved he could hang at tackle at this level of competition, and for a fourth-round pick there’s significant upside.

12 — Ajani Cornelius, Oregon:

A Rhode Island transfer who started two years for the Ducks, Cornelius is one of the more polished prospects in this draft. At 6-5, 310, he’s a powerful presence on the line, using smart, strong hands to shock rushers on contact and halt their progress. Despite his lower weight percentile, he’s an excellent drive blocker, consistently generating movement and often burying his assignments. When he locks on to a defender, the rep is over, as his grip strength and tenacity are visible on film. Cornelius has solid mirroring ability, gaining proper depth in his kickslide and walling up against a variety of rushers.

Cornelius’ losses come from his average athleticism more than anything else. He’s a beat slow recovering to the inside, losing too many reps to counter moves. For as strong as his hands are, he doesn’t always strike accurately, often just a moment late and falling into disadvantageous positions. He can play a bit too high, as well, but that’s not as much of an issue. While I don’t know if I see Cornelius as a starter in the league, I see him having a long career as a quality backup.

13 — Hollin Pierce, Rutgers:

A 6-8, 341-pound local New Jersey kid, Pierce brings the allure of those massive tackles edge rushers have a difficult time navigating around. He can play both left and right tackle, bringing the beef in the run game. When he’s drive blocking, he moves people, generating massive power off the line and clearing space behind him. He always plays through the whistle and stays disciplined in his assignments. In pass protection, he plays with a steady base and uses his long wingspan effectively, driving rushers to the outside and creating a difficult path to the quarterback. What’s more, he’s practically never penalized, with only four penalties committed in college.

Pierce is a limited athlete with stiffness in his hips that shows up in pass protection. Once he commits to a side, he struggles to recover back the other way, leaving himself vulnerable to counters and spins. Often, he has to commit hard to the outside, leaving a clear rushing lane to his inside shoulder. Unsurprisingly for a taller tackle, he loses a lot of leverage battles, and savvy pass rushers will get under his pads and force him off-balance. Still, for a mid-round pick, there’s a lot to like with Pierce. You can’t teach his size and reach, and he plays disciplined enough to think there’s still an upward trajectory.

14 — Jalen Travis, Iowa State:

Another humongous tackle, Travis is a Minneapolis native who started his career at Princeton before transferring up to the Cyclones. At 6-8, 339 pounds, he has a massive wingspan which he uses to effectively ward off edge rushers. He moves well at his size, cleanly getting into his pass sets with impressive lateral agility. In the run game, he blows people up, showcasing good range as a puller and driving through defenders in man schemes. He confidently reads stunts and twists, maintaining his assignment through defensive misdirection.

At his size, Travis displays a concerning lack of anchor. He doesn’t play with clean leverage and balance appears to be a real issue on tape, with bull rushes sometimes knocking him back completely. His hand usage is very much a work in progress, not using his natural length to properly keep defenders from reaching his chest. As expected, he can struggle to recover inside against counters, often a step slow in doing so. But he’s better at this than most his size, and he has long-term upside in the middle rounds.

15 — Cameron Williams, Texas:

A 6-6, 317-pound prospect, Williams possesses ideal size and length for an NFL tackle. He anchors extremely well, using his long arms to dissuade rushers from getting into his chest and sinking his hips to hold his ground. Unlike some tackles, he doesn’t lock his knees or hips to do so, either, maintaining his flexibility and maneuvering ability when doing so. The power in his punch is almost startling, as he can alter a pass rush with one hand on initial contact. In the run game, he generates power and always finishes blocks; his teammates will love his mentality.

While Williams has so much potential in his game, it’s still very raw in a lot of ways. He struggles defending his outside shoulder, particularly against speed, and he overcommits and leaves himself open to counter moves. He doesn’t move well in space and didn’t test well at the Combine. Slow off the snap, Williams struggles to get enough depth in his pass sets and his outside shoulder is consistently blown past by faster edge rushers. Right now, Williams is not an NFL tackle. But he possesses the kinds of traits that will have a team take a flyer on him in the middle rounds, to see if they can mold him into a starting option.