It’s that time of year, folks. With April finally here, it’s time for me to release my final position rankings for this class. It’s a process that’s stretched all the way back to last summer, with literal days of grinding film on top of collecting other nuggets from the Combine, All-Star performances and more. It’s all led to this.

Today we have the offensive tackles. While there isn’t a surefire top-five pick in this class, it’s both deep and talented. Seven of these prospects are candidates to go in the first round, and it seems that every year there’s a run on tackles somewhere on night one. There are never enough good offensive linemen to satisfy the league’s need, and it’s a good class to need a tackle.

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1: Francis Mauigoa, Miami

A consensus five-star high school recruit from American Samoa, Mauigoa was the top-rated offensive tackle prospect in his class and was a highly sought-after recruit. He started immediately as a true freshman for the Hurricanes, earning freshman All-America and honorable mention All-ACC recognition with a strong rookie campaign. As a sophomore, he was named second-team All-ACC, taking great strides in his pass protection, and he entered his junior season with substantial draft hype. 2025 was his best season yet, anchoring a strong Miami offensive line and being named a first-team All-American and first-team All-ACC member after the season.

Standing at 6-5 and a half, 329 pounds, Mauigoa is a genuinely elite athlete. Making Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, he’s an incredible mover at his size, with the fluidity and agility in space of a much smaller man. In the run game, he pancakes defenders on the move, gliding to his spots and clearing a path in front of him. In pass protection, he has excellent mirroring abilities, using quick feet and coordinated hands to keep his man in front of him and ward off pass rushers. Mauigoa knows how to account for stunts and blitzes and is a good communicator on the line.

From a power standpoint, it doesn’t really get any better than Mauigoa. He moves people, with some incredible drive blocking reps on tape and the functional power in both his hands and lower half to cause some serious damage in short-yardage situations. Running behind Mauigoa is usually a good idea and leads to positive plays. He holds his ground against bull rushes with ease, setting a strong base and staying on balance. Mauigoa plays with great leverage and combines that with powerful hands, making him an insurmountable wall in pass protection.

Most of Mauigoa’s issues stem from his lack of elite arm length. When he faces edge rushers who can out-leverage him and dictate contact, he’s forced to compensate. Often, he does this by leaning forward, lunging to try to get his hands inside. This puts him off balance, leading to some wins for the pass rusher. This is something that will need to be coached out of him. Mauigoa also has some technical refinement to undergo, but he’s been on such a natural string of year-over-year growth through college that I’m not concerned with that.

Because of Mauigoa’s relatively shorter arms, many are projecting him as a candidate to move inside to guard. I don’t think he’ll need to do that, as he’s put together several excellent years for Miami at tackle. Clearing the 33-inch threshold at the Combine was key for him. I like Mauigoa more than I liked Patriots OT Will Campbell as a tackle, and Campbell’s put together a nice rookie season for the Patriots, which helps. Either way, Mauigoa is a surefire first-round pick.

2: Spencer Fano, Utah

A four-star recruit and local Utah kid, Fano started as a true freshman for the Utes, mostly at left tackle. He transitioned to the right side in 2024 as a sophomore and had a sensational season, earning consensus first-team All-Big 12 recognition and establishing himself as a top draft prospect. Fano continued his ascension as a junior, once again being named consensus first-team All-Big 12 and also being recognized as a first-team All-American.

Measuring at 6-5 and a half, 311 pounds, Fano stands out as an elite mover at the tackle position. His change-of-direction skills and fluidity are otherworldly, and he routinely puts them to use in the run game. When in space, he can redirect and connect on blocks most tackles simply can’t, and Utah frequently took advantage of this by using him as a lead blocker and pulling him around on lots of power and counter runs. Fano possesses monstrous strength in his upper half, particularly his arms, and he is a devastating drive blocker who creates immediate displacement at the line of scrimmage, driving defenders back and decimating the defense’s ability to hold the line in short-yardage situations.

This combination of agility and power shows up in Fano’s pass protection as well. He has a natural kickslide that generates easy movement without overcommitting to either side. When outflanked or initially beaten, he can recover with incredible quickness, staying engaged on the block and buying his quarterback more time. Fano is already a veteran of the game despite his young age, handling stunts and blitzes with ease and executing complex blocking schemes without missing a beat. Offensive line coaches will love his demeanor on the field, as he finishes blocks through the whistle on every rep.

Fano didn’t take the jump I wanted to see this year in his technical refinement in pass protection. His hand usage is still inconsistent and he allows defenders to get into his chest too easily, nullifying his natural advantages. Despite his power in the run game, his lower half is a little lean, and this shows up in his pass protection when bull rushers are able to get their hands on him and move him back. Fano shouldn’t be moved like that, he’s much too good a player and is far too athletic. These are things he’ll need to clean up moving forward.

For as much potential as Fano has, I was disappointed he didn’t launch himself into the truly elite tier of tackle prospects. He’s not a blue-chip, top-five kind of a guy — at least at tackle. After his Combine-measured arm length came in at just over 32 inches, talk of him moving inside to guard has only grown. The league is starving for quality offensive linemen and Fano offers a solid floor with an elite ceiling, so he will likely still go quite high. To be clear, my issues with Fano’s tape are what keep him out of my top 10 — he’s still a fantastic prospect who will deservedly be taken in the top 20, if not higher.

3: Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

Originally from Nigeria, Iheanachor moved to Los Angeles when he was 13 and didn’t start playing football until he enrolled in junior college. He played soccer and basketball in high school but hit the ground running when he got to football, quickly becoming one of the most coveted JUCO transfers in the sport. In 2023, he transferred to Arizona State, getting some spot starts at right tackle before locking that position down in 2024 and 2025. His last season was his best, earning second-team All-Big 12 recognition and showing out at the Senior Bowl.

Measuring 6-6, 321 pounds, Iheanachor is a coach’s dream from a physical standpoint. He’s absurdly light on his feet for someone who weighs over 300 pounds — he’s so quick and fluid in his pass sets. He can mirror pass rushers around the edge effortlessly, smoothly staying with his man without overextending himself or playing off-balance. With excellent length for a tackle, Iheanachor can protect his edge effectively, initiating contact and rarely losing the leverage battle.

When run blocking, Iheanachor showcases clean movement skills in space, hitting his marks with speed and power. His grip strength is immense and guys don’t break free from him once he locks on. Functional power isn’t an issue for him, both in his anchor and when drive blocking. He can move people off the line of scrimmage, carving lanes to run through, and pass rushers have a difficult time getting through his chest.

Iheanachor’s inexperience does show up on tape at times. His hand usage is inconsistent and often ineffective, negating his natural advantages. He needs to time his initial punch better and stop playing so wide. Keeping his hands inside will protect his chest better and help him win more often. At times, he gets out of position or is late getting to his spots, not because of any physical deficiencies but just because he’s still recognizing things a beat slow. More experience will certainly help with this.

For a man who started playing football just five years ago, it’s kind of crazy that we’re talking about him as a potential first-round pick. But that’s just how physically gifted Iheanachor is. That’s not to take anything away from the work he’s put in, either, as he’s gotten better and better each season and is miles ahead of where he would normally be expected to be. I like Iheanachor in the first round and I think he’s a more complete player (and with higher upside) than some of the other tackles that are usually ranked ahead of him.

4: Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

A consensus five-star recruit from Des Moines, Proctor chose to commit to the Crimson Tide, flipping late from his home-state Iowa Hawkeyes. He started right away as a true freshman at left tackle, being named to the All-SEC freshman team after the season, and made big strides as a sophomore when he earned second-team All-SEC recognition. Proctor made his junior season the best one of his decorated college career, earning consensus first-team All-SEC and also being named a first-team All-American.

Listed at 6-7, 352 pounds, Proctor gives new meaning to the term “big.” He’s a wall in pass protection, with massive arms and a wide stance that simply takes a lot of time for edge rushers to get around — if they can at all. He routinely stonewalls pass rushers by initiating contact with those long arms, stunning defenders with his heavy punch and disrupting their movement. Bull rushes die on contact with Proctor in an almost comical fashion, and when he controls the rep, pass rushers are simply helpless against him. Critically, he does a fantastic job of maintaining leverage despite his size, avoiding a common negative for tackle prospects of his archetype.

Unlike many tackles his size, Proctor is effective in the run game. He moves surprisingly well in space, climbing to the second level effectively and is a terrifying sight for defenders in the open field. Alabama sometimes used him as a puller and you can watch defenders give up on the play to avoid having to try and stop Proctor in space. He knows how to win by playing smart and utilizing his advantages without exposing his weaknesses, and Bruce Feldman named Proctor to his Freaks List.

Proctor has trouble moving his feet in pass protection, which is already an issue in college. He’s simply not quick enough to redirect against pass rushers who are strong enough to work off his block or fast enough to avoid his punches. When he gets someone in his sights, Proctor usually tries to simply overpower them, which mostly works. But sometimes it doesn’t, and he hasn’t learned to utilize a more technical approach to account for those moments. If he ever does, he’ll be that much more dangerous.

The elephant in the room is that Proctor might just be a guard in the NFL. It’s not a clean fit given his size, but it would help mitigate his issues one-on-one on the edge in pass protection. Tackles as big as Proctor often struggle to stay healthy, too, which could give some teams some pause. Getting his weight down to 352 pounds at the Combine was huge for him, and it’ll be a battle throughout his NFL career. I have a second-round grade on Proctor as it stands, and I do like him at tackle ultimately, but he’s one prospect I see as having a wide range of outcomes.

5: Caleb Lomu, Utah

An Arizona native and a four-star recruit, Lomu got attention from many big-time college football programs but ultimately chose Utah. After redshirting in 2023, he surprised many by taking over as the Utes’ starting left tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2024. He performed very well, especially for such a young player in a big role on a team contending for a conference title, and he entered 2025 with substantial hype. For the most part, Lomu lived up to it, earning consensus first-team All-Big 12 honors as a redshirt sophomore.

Measuring 6-6, 313 pounds, Lomu’s game is defined by his plus athleticism and smooth movement skills. He’s so polished in space, adeptly locating and connecting on blocks to clear space on the second level. In pass protection, he’s a natural, winning with a consistent kickslide and eye-popping recovery ability. Lomu mirrors rushers around the edge with impeccable timing and hand usage, forming a clean wall that rarely gives purchase.

Lomu might be a little thin, but he has decent strength at the point of attack and can generate some vertical displacement. He has a long frame that can add substantial muscle and power in an NFL weight room, as well. With quick, powerful hands, Lomu dictates contact on the rep and controls the point of attack nicely, holding his ground and not letting rushers get into his chest. He’s excellent at handling stunts and blitzes and is a constant communicator on the line.

As good as Lomu is in pass protection, he can really struggle in the run game. He can’t sustain blocks consistently and he gets overpowered constantly, even by defenders who shouldn’t be able to do that. When he gets to the league, the first thing he’ll be tasked with is putting on weight. Bull rushes are extremely effective against him, adding to this concern.

I have a second-round grade on Lomu as a developmental prospect with a very high ceiling. He’s such a good athlete with an ideal NFL frame — he just needs more mass and functional strength. As such, he doesn’t really project as an immediate starter, but could be a great pick for a team that will need a new starter a year down the line. As a plus pass protector and weaker run blocker, Lomu won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but pass-heavy teams will love him.

6: Blake Miller, Clemson

A four-star recruit from Ohio, Miller started his very first game for the Tigers as a true freshman and didn’t miss a single start after that, becoming a true four-year starter at right tackle. He was named to the freshman All-America team in 2022 and the third-team All-ACC in 2023. As a junior and then a senior, Miller earned back-to-back first-team All-ACC recognition, capping one of the most decorated offensive lineman careers in Clemson history.

At 6-7, 317 pounds, Miller plays with excellent leverage and awareness. He gets low in his stance and that powers him in the run game, getting under defenders’ pads and driving them off the ball. He has powerful hands and a strong initial punch, dictating the rep through contact and controlling the defender’s movements. When he gets his hands on somebody when run blocking, he drives them back and finishes the play, pancaking through the whistle with blocks that get his teammates fired up.

Miller is a smart, patient pass protector. He’s rarely fooled by stunts or late blitzes, deftly picking them up without setting another rusher loose. He knows how to work angles in pass protection, getting depth on his kickslide without opening up his inside shoulder and using his arms to ward off contact and force speed rushers around the arc. With the flexibility to play both left and right tackle, Miller adds value to teams that can play him at either spot.

I don’t love what I see from Miller in space, particularly in the run game. He’s clunky on the move, slow to get to his spots and inconsistent with his timing. In pass protection, he can struggle to anchor, letting rushers get into his chest and drive him back with little resistance. His hands can get sloppy as well, letting savvy edge rushers perform their moves when he gets out of position.

I have a second-round grade on Miller. He’s the kind of player you take on Day 2 with the hopes he develops into a solid starter for you. There’s a lot to like on his tape, but he’s a flawed prospect with some limitations that mean he doesn’t project as an immediate starter. But he’d be excellent depth and a plus swing tackle right away in the league, which has immense value — and he can develop into much more.

7: Monroe Freeling, Georgia

A five-star recruit from South Carolina, Freeling enrolled early at Georgia and saw some action as a true freshman in 2023. His role increased as a sophomore, filling in at both right and left tackle throughout the season and earning five starts as an injury replacement, with some up-and-down play. Stepping into the starting left tackle spot full-time as a junior, Freeling showed tremendous growth over the course of the season, earning second-team All-SEC honors and vaulting his name up draft boards.

Standing at 6-7, 315 pounds, Freeling has the look of an NFL offensive tackle. In a class with some measurables questions at the top, that matters. Though he’s still raw, his athleticism is unquestioned, hitting the desired marks at the Combine and proving he’s not just big — he can move really well at that size, too. You can see this on film, as his quickness and fluidity in his pass sets are genuinely rare. Over the course of the season, he played more and more under control, putting his tools to great use by staying in phase with pass rushers and walling them off at the point of attack.

With long arms and great awareness for such a young player, Freeling handles stunts and twists better than most. He always keeps his hands up and moving, protecting his chest and disrupting the pass rusher. Pass protection really is his strong suit, and he finishes reps with authority when he’s able to lock onto the defender.

That said, Freeling has a long way to go as a run blocker. He struggles to maintain proper leverage, with his height working against him when trying to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. At times, he can play off-balance, lunging and reaching rather than staying centered and moving with purpose. Most notably, Freeling’s anchor strength needs serious work, and he’ll be tasked with adding weight as soon as he’s drafted.

I’m notably lower on Freeling than most, but I still have a second-round grade on him. His upside is just too high. He could easily develop into a franchise tackle, and that’s worth betting on. Still, I trust the floors of the players above him more, and I don’t think Freeling’s upside seriously outstrips the competition in this class. Based on where he’s projected to go, I’d let someone else draft him.

8: J.C. Davis, Illinois

A high school defensive lineman from Oakland, Davis transitioned to the offensive line at Contra Costa College, a junior college in California. His play earned the attention of the coaches at New Mexico, and he starred there as a first-team All-Mountain West member in 2023, transferring to the Illini after the season. While Davis struggled with the jump in competition initially, he still earned third-team All-Big Ten recognition in 2024, and he bounced back in a big way in 2025, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors.

Checking in at 6-4, 322 pounds, Davis is a mauler in the run game, eating up defenders and driving them off the ball. He’s a nightmare for linebackers and safeties to see in space, and he loves finishing plays angry. Against bull rushes, he anchors and holds his ground, stonewalling the pass rusher. Davis can play both tackle spots and even kick inside to guard if needed, adding to his versatility.

In pass protection, Davis is an exceptional mover, redirecting quickly and mirroring pass rushers around the arc. His footwork is exceptional, playing with good pad level and keeping his feet moving while maintaining a solid base. With long arms and a strong punch, Davis is good at keeping defenders at arm’s length and initiating contact with a jolting punch that keeps defenders out of rhythm.

Davis can struggle with the purest speed rushers he faces, guys who can gain an initial step on him. Most of the time he’s fine, but there were a few specific pass rushers who got him good during his time at Illinois. He’ll face a lot more of them in the NFL. Sustaining blocks in the run game is a bit inconsistent for him, and he can sometimes get outworked back to the ball.

I have a fourth-round grade on Davis. I really liked his New Mexico tape last summer, but playing in the Big Ten exposed his few weaknesses. Long term, I think he can be an excellent swing tackle and spot starter, but he might need a little help against the game’s elite pass rushers, like an extra tight end on his side. Still, Davis is my favorite of the Day 3 tackle prospects.

9: Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M

A four-star recruit from Colorado, Zuhn redshirted for the Aggies in 2021, stepping into the starting left tackle role as a redshirt freshman and never looking back. He was a four-year starter at left tackle, becoming a stalwart on one of the nation’s best offensive lines as a senior. In 2025, Zuhn also moonlighted at center, showcasing his versatility for NFL teams. He was named first-team All-SEC after the season.

Standing at 6-6 and a half, 312 pounds, Zuhn has the body to play in the NFL. He doesn’t allow his height to stop him from gaining the proper leverage, getting low in his stance and staying balanced. In the run game, Zuhn plays with genuine nastiness, pancaking defenders and always playing through the whistle. He’s never afraid of the moment and will be the more physical player in every matchup.

Pass protection is where Zuhn shines, though. His smooth kick slide eats up space and he protects his outside shoulder well. Like you’d expect from a true college veteran, he handles stunts and blitzes well, passing off defenders as needed and taking on the correct matchups. He can redirect inside against counters effectively, playing light on his feet and putting his high-end speed to good use.

Functional strength is an issue at times for Zuhn, as he gets driven into the backfield a little too often and struggles to generate vertical displacement in the run game. He doesn’t have ideal length for a tackle, and with his experience at center, some evaluators like him moving inside. At times, he can be a little stiff changing directions, especially in space.

I think Zuhn’s tape at tackle is good enough to leave him there, at least to start. Perhaps his best fit in the league does end up being at center, but I’m not convinced. His pass blocking film, in particular, was stellar in 2025. Zuhn will probably come off the board late in the third or early in the fourth round, which is about right.

10: Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern

A multi-sport high school athlete and four-star prospect from Michigan, Tiernan was a coveted recruit but chose Northwestern over multiple top offers. He redshirted in 2021 then was a spot starter at right tackle in 2022 before switching to the left side in 2023. Tiernan started every game at left tackle for the Wildcats over the last three seasons, being named second-team All-Big Ten as a fifth-year senior in 2025.

Measuring 6-8, 323 pounds, Tiernan is a masterful pass protector, blending length, power, and agility. Few men his size have his grace, with eye-catching recovery speed and kickslide consistency. He can cover a lot of ground quickly without losing his balance or leaving himself vulnerable to counters. Despite having surprisingly short arms, especially for his size, he’s a good pass protector from a tools standpoint, able to mirror speed rushers and ward them off by establishing contact and winning the leverage battle.

Tiernan combines those tools with refined skill in pass protection. His hand usage is on point, with great timing and the knockback power to disrupt defenders on contact. He has plus anchor strength, walling off against bull rushes with bent knees and the core strength to hold his ground. Against stunts and blitzes, Tiernan showcases an advanced understanding of his responsibilities and rarely gives up unblocked pressures.

With his high-cut frame, Tiernan struggles to play with proper leverage, and this most often shows up in the run game. He doesn’t really ever generate vertical displacement at the line of scrimmage and is often neutralized or even pushed back in power schemes or goal-line situations. On the move, he’s a bit uncoordinated, limiting his effectiveness in space despite his good movement skills.

A refined pass protector with rudimentary run blocking skills, I have a fourth-round grade on Tiernan. He can play both sides of the line and will upgrade a team’s pass game, but his limitations are pretty clear. Though he may never be the most well-rounded of his peers, his skillset is in high demand around the NFL.