Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Interior Offensive Line

The Super Bowl is on Sunday and in less than a month, the NFL will descend on Indianapolis for the Combine. It’s fair to say draft season is starting to heat up, and with that, I’ve been doing final film evaluations and updating my position rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Finally, we have the last position I’ve yet to update: interior offensive line. I’m lumping both guards and centers into this list, and for now, only evaluating players who played on the interior in college. My final rankings will project players who will likely move from college tackle to NFL guard or center, but these are just the prospects listed on the interior at their respective schools.

If you want to see how these rankings compare to how I ranked this class over the summer, check out the link below. Additionally, my other updated rankings can be found below as well. As always, stay tuned for more 2025 draft content, as I’ll be looking to update all my position rankings over the next few weeks.

Summer Scouting: Interior Offensive Linemen

Updated Position Rankings:

• Quarterbacks
• Running Backs
• Wide Receivers
• Tight Ends
• Offensive Tackles
• Edge Rushers
• Defensive Tackles
• Linebackers
• Cornerbacks
• Safeties

1: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

A 6-5, 325-pound true junior from Connecticut, Booker is a former four-star recruit who quickly rose up the depth chart in Tuscaloosa. After rotating at both guard spots as a freshman, Booker became the full-time starter at left guard in 2023 and 2024. He made his mark for the Crimson Tide, earning back-to-back first-team All-SEC recognition. As a junior, he was named to several All-America teams and continued to up his game, entering the 2025 draft cycle as the top interior offensive lineman on most evaluators’ boards.

Booker thrives in space, as he has the athleticism to be a weapon on the move. Alabama’s rushing attack leaned into this at times, getting him out in front where he could locate defenders and drive them into the dirt. He has both the awareness and the agility to connect on blocks in the open field, paving the way for the runner behind him. In a phone booth, Booker has the power and leg drive to move people off the line, making him ideally suited for a variety of schemes.

In pass protection, Booker has a strong anchor and expert hand usage. There isn’t a more refined hand fighter in this class — Booker masterfully keeps his chest clean with tight punches that redirect rushers off the snap. He plays with timing and quickness, never afraid to reset and hold his ground. He plays under control and with a competitive fire that will endear him to his teammates.

If there’s one thing Booker could work on, it’s sustaining blocks. He has a natural disadvantage being on the taller side for a guard, but smaller defenders can wiggle past him or fight through him at times. It’s not that Booker lacks athletic ability, it’s just that he hasn’t learned how to work his frame lower on the move to minimize the risk of losing his block. It’s not a huge issue, either, just the main thing I noticed on his tape. It’s definitely something he can improve, too.

There might not be a cleaner prospect in this draft than Booker. He’s been gaining first-round hype recently, and it’s easy to see why. Lots of teams need to upgrade their interior line, and Booker is the best of the bunch. He projects as an immediate starter for an NFL team with the upside to anchor an offensive line, and he likely comes into play in the back half of the first round.

2: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State

A stalwart on the Buckeyes’ line, Jackson was a consensus five-star recruit coming out of high school. Originally from Texas, he played sparingly as a freshman, mostly on special teams, before taking over as the full-time starter at left guard in 2022. Thus began one of the most impressive runs for an offensive lineman in conference history, with Jackson being named consensus first-team All-Big 10 each of the next three seasons. Entering his senior year in 2024, he was known as one of the best guards in the country and a premier draft prospect. With the midseason injury to starting LT Josh Simmons, Jackson took over, struggling initially before settling into his new role. During Ohio State’s playoff run, Jackson allowed two total pressures, putting his versatility and reliability on display.

At 6-4, 320, Jackson is well-built to play either tackle or guard at the NFL level. He generates a lot of power on contact, both from his natural strength and his explosiveness. Off the snap, he has the athleticism to make first contact and get to his marks quickly, dictating the rep and playing on his terms. When tasked with moving people, Jackson has little trouble doing so — there weren’t many defensive linemen in college football who could put up resistance to Jackson driving them off the line scrimmage and carving out space behind him. He can climb to the second level with ease and agility, with no difficulty connecting on reach blocks or pulls in space.

Jackson uses his size well in pass protection, offering a wide base and strong anchor that makes it difficult for pass rushers to move him. Quick feet and smooth hips let him mirror rushers effortlessly on the interior, a skill he proved he could extend to the edge as well. Attempts at bull-rushing him are met with a brick wall, as Jackson sets a strong foundation in his pass sets without sacrificing mobility. Coaches will love his mentality, as well, with plenty of pancakes and “through the whistle” plays on his tape that set the tone for an offense.

There are a few areas of Jackson’s game that could use some refinement. His hand usage can be inconsistent, letting defenders get into his chest and neutralize his natural length advantages. When on the move, he loses leverage, playing a bit high. This impacts his ability to sustain blocks at the second level. But these are things that can be coached up and I have few concerns about them being long-term issues at the NFL level.

Coming into the season, Jackson was a high-level guard prospect. Now, we have to take him seriously at tackle as well. For now, I’m evaluating him as a guard, as I still believe that’s his best fit in the NFL. He took a big step forward this year, harnessing his athleticism into more consistent production, and scouts are taking notice. His experience at tackle will be a boon, and he’s played his way into the first-round conversation. Even though he doesn’t play the most valuable position, his combination of floor and ceiling outcomes rarely make it past Day 1.

3: Luke Kandra, G, Cincinnati

A three-star lineman from Cincinnati, Kandra played three seasons at Louisville before returning home to play his final two collegiate seasons with the Bearcats. With just eight total pressures allowed as a senior, he was a stalwart, starting every game at right guard in his two years at Cincinnati. Earning back-to-back first-team All-Big 12 honors, Kandra gained a reputation as one of the nastiest play-finishers in the league and took his talents to the Hula Bowl to continue his ascent to the NFL.

Standing at 6-4, 323, Kandra has ideal NFL size and length. In the run game, he thrives in gap schemes, capable of clearing multiple defenders out of the hole for his running back. Kandra is elite at executing both combo and reach blocks, winning quickly with contact and having the foot speed to reach his marks and beat defenders to the punch. Teammates and coaches rave about the way he plays on the field, finishing blocks with fire and punishing defenders for getting in his way.

Kandra might be an even better pass blocker, offering interior rushers little purchase as he stonewalls them off the snap. He has the quickness and hip flexibility to mirror in pass pro and operate well in space when pulling or climbing into the secondary. The first step explosiveness he plays with lets him dictate reps, making first contact in both phases and establishing early positioning. On top of that, he’s rarely flagged, with no accepted penalties in his time in Cincinnati.

If there’s one thing Kandra needs to get better at, it’s using his hands. When he does lose pass pro reps, it’s because the defender is able to fight through his block and win the leverage battle, getting Kandra off-balance. Better, more disciplined hand-fighting techniques would help with this. Additionally, Kandra played at a lower weight than he measured in with at the Hula Bowl, something to monitor as he continues the pre-draft process.

Kandra was not on my radar this season but I’m glad I decided to watch him before writing this article. I was very impressed with his tape and the advanced numbers might be even more favorable. He’s a solid Day 2 prospect, and I’d have him in the second round right now. He’s an NFL starter right away and unlike others in this class, can play in a variety of schemes and positions along the offensive line.

4: Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia

A redshirt junior native to Georgia, Fairchild was a four-star recruit who chose to stay in his home state. He saw limited action as a freshman before taking over as the starter at left guard in 2023, now with two years of starting experience under his belt. With just sixteen pressures allowed and 83 positively-graded run plays over his two starting seasons in Athens, Fairchild continues to step up his game, earning second-team All-SEC in 2024.

Checking in at 6-5, 315, he’s a little undersized for an NFL guard. That said, he’s an exceptional athlete, with a quick first step that lets him fire off the ball to establish early positioning. Despite his taller frame, he settles into a low stance and plays with a good pad level, preventing his opponents from establishing any leverage advantages. That, combined with his foot speed, means he can initiate contact from an advantageous position before the defender can react, making first contact and winning the early leverage battle. In space, Fairchild showcases above-average flexibility and movement skills, with no trouble executing complicated reach blocks or putting defenders on their back in space.

In pass protection, Fairchild uses that plus agility and speed to mirror rushers, keeping up with their movements and rarely getting out of position. He has advanced hand-fighting skills, battling down low to prevent defenders from getting into his chest. As a run blocker, Fairchild is best used in zone schemes that take advantage of his natural athleticism to get him on the move. While he can succeed in gap schemes, it’s not his best fit.

Most of Fairchild’s weaknesses come down to lacking ideal power for the NFL. It’s why gap schemes aren’t the best fit, as he doesn’t have the leg drive to consistently displace defenders off the line of scrimmage. While his anchor is sufficient, he just doesn’t generate space in the trenches often enough, and this can be an issue at times in short-yardage situations.

Fairchild’s tape was a pleasant surprise. I see him as an advanced pass protector who can thrive in certain schemes. Think of an offense like Miami’s that asks their linemen to get out on the move and block in space; Fairchild would be an exceptional fit in a scheme like that. As a second-rounder, he can start right away, upgrading a guard spot for a team in need.

5: Jake Majors, C, Texas

A Texas native and four-star recruit, Majors took a redshirt season in 2020 became a four-year starter at center for the Longhorns. With over 3,700 snaps played in his career, Majors is the epitome of consistency and experience in this draft. As a senior, he allowed just 15 pressures and had 48 positively-graded run plays, highlighting his effectiveness in both phases of the offense. He now takes his talents to the NFL after helping lead Texas to back-to-back College Football Playoff berths.

The top center in this class, Majors checks in at 6-3, 315. He is an elite pass protector, using expert hand-fighting techniques to keep defenders at bay. With natural length and years of experience, Majors makes initial contact with a punch that displaces defenders and interrupts the momentum they generated off the snap. He keeps them out of his chest and redirects them as needed. His quick feet and natural lateral athleticism let him mirror well in pass pro, keeping up with even the fastest interior defenders.

That movement ability extends to the run game, where Majors is a natural in space. I like his feel for the game, as he finds blocks to make and engages well in the open field. He can drive defenders off the line and create space in short-yardage situations as well as execute complex blocking schemes on the move. Centers have a lot of responsibilities to diagnose defensive schemes and get their offense in the right positions, and Majors does this well.

Majors was a fairly inconsistent run blocker in 2024. He turned it on near the end of the season and in the playoffs, but he struggled at times with overextending and letting defenders get him off-balance. It was less of an issue in pass blocking, but he may have been overcompensating for his lack of ideal size. Additionally, I’d like to see him anchor better against dedicated bull rushes — he has the lower-body power, as evidenced by his success in drive-blocking assignments. He just needs to learn to utilize it better.

Another Day 2 pick, Majors is likely the top choice for center-needy teams in the second round. With a lot of experience and proven production against top competition, he’s an easy projection to the next level. Outside of a few lingering technique questions, he doesn’t have much left to prove, and should he test well at the Combine, is trending towards coming off the board in the late second or early third.

6: Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia

A four-star prospect and the No. 12 overall recruit in the 2020 class, Ratledge chose to stay in his home state and play for the Bulldogs. Although he barely played his first two collegiate seasons, he started at right guard in 2022 and had a breakout season as a senior the next year. Between 2023 and 2024, Ratledge continued locking down Georgia’s right guard spot, earning back-to-back first-team All-SEC honors, and getting a few All-America nods as well. He helped anchor one of the nation’s best offensive lines and developed a reputation as one of the best road-graders in the SEC.

At 6-6, 320, Ratledge is a tank on the offensive line. In pass protection, he knows how to manipulate defenders with his hands, locking them up and keeping his chest clean. He can play both guard positions effectively, having no difficulty with the differences in footwork and angles when swapping sides of the line. With a strong anchor, pass rushers have a tough time going through Ratledge’s chest — once he sets his feet, you’re not moving him.

But run blocking is where Ratledge excels, and where he’ll make his money in the NFL. He’s best suited to gap schemes, where he can use his raw strength to move people at the point of attack. Despite his taller frame, he gets low in his stance, generating exceptional power through his legs. He finishes plays with regularity, always wanting the last word in on a play, and can climb to the second level or connect on reach blocks to pave the way for an offense.

Ratledge isn’t a laterally quick athlete, and that leads to some struggles in pass protection. He can get off-balance trying to reach and make up for his lack of length, and he gets outworked by longer, more fluid athletes. He’s probably best suited to gap schemes, as well, struggling more in the space-oriented zone-blocking systems.

With a fairly straightforward profile, Ratledge projects as a starting NFL guard. He won’t wow anyone as an athlete, but he’s tough, experienced, and has some positional versatility. As a third- or fourth-round pick, he can step up when called upon and start right away if necessary, providing stability to a line.

7: Willie Lampkin, G, North Carolina

A high-school wrestling champion and Florida native, Lampkin played three seasons for Coastal Carolina before transferring to Chapel Hill in 2023. Over two seasons for the Tar Heels, Lampkin started every game at right guard and made third-team All-ACC in 2023 and first-team in 2024. During his time at North Carolina, Lampkin helped lead one of the conference’s best rushing attacks and only allowed 18 total pressures over two seasons.

At 5-10, 270 pounds, Lampkin is tiny by NFL guard standards. Simply put, he’s too small to play guard in the NFL, no matter how good he is. That said, he could potentially survive at center, and his skills should translate — he even saw some time there at the Senior Bowl. Leverage is the name of the game on the offensive line, and Lampkin is masterful at manipulating it. He knows he won’t simply overpower the man in front of him, so he doesn’t try to. Instead, he plays fundamental football and wins rep after rep by getting under his opponent’s pads and neutralizing his length, almost forklifting defenders at times to limit the power they can generate.

Lampkin’s wrestling background shows up on the football field. He excels at hand-fighting and defeating longer defenders. As you might expect, he’s excellent in space, executing double-teams and climbing to the second level or pulling and nailing his block in the open field without issue. He’s flexible and has serious power in his lower half, making him comfortable across schemes. Whether he’s stonewalling a defender trying to bull-rush him or connecting on a difficult reach block, there isn’t a lot you can’t ask Lampkin to do.

The main question with Lampkin is his size. He’s such an advanced prospect that there isn’t much to pick apart on film other than the times when his smaller stature is a problem. Though they are few, he does have reps where he gets bulldozed into the backfield and there isn’t much he can do about it. His desire to finish blocks can occasionally lead to him overextending and losing control of his man, something he’ll need to clean up at the next level.

I don’t like to bet on outliers, and Lampkin is an extreme one on the offensive line. But he showed up to the Senior Bowl and dominated the event, winning almost every rep against a series of NFL-caliber defensive tackles. It’s hard to argue with results like those, and it took Lampkin from a late-round flier to a legitimate mid-round prospect. Crazy as it sounds, he there’s a chance he cracks the top 100, an unthinkable proposition not two weeks ago.

8: Clay Webb, G, Jacksonville State

A four-star recruit out of Alabama, Webb initially committed to Georgia and saw minimal playing time there over three seasons before being dismissed from the team. He transferred to Jacksonville State in 2023 and has started almost every game at right guard since, becoming one of the best guards in college football. With just 13 pressures allowed over two seasons with the Gamecocks, Webb has multiple All-America nods and participated in the Senior Bowl as one of the top prospects in this year’s draft.

Checking in at 6-3, 310, Webb is an elite run blocker. He paves lanes behind him, driving defenders off the line of scrimmage and connecting on blocks at the second level. Webb has a powerful leg drive and good agility in the open field, allowing him to be comfortable blocking in both gap and zone schemes. He can pull and deliver hits in space or move people at the point of attack off the snap.

As a pass blocker, Webb carries that movement skill into effective mirroring techniques. He doesn’t have the strongest anchor, but he makes up for it with solid fundamentals. Getting around Webb is difficult — he displays advanced hand usage and understands leverage, getting to his spots and keeping his chest clean. When faced with speed rushers, Webb has the quickness to keep up with them without overextending or getting out of position.

The main issue with Webb is his size. He measured in at 310 at the Senior Bowl, but his listed weight at Jacksonville State was 290. It remains to be seen how the extra 20 pounds will affect his play on the field, if he even carries that weight into the season. If he doesn’t, then he becomes an undersized interior lineman again, which could be a problem. There also were some off-field issues that led to his transfer from Georgia, and NFL teams will need to do some work to make sure they’re comfortable drafting him. It was a few years ago now, but it’s worth monitoring as teams begin meeting with prospects.

Webb is a solid midround prospect with some upside. Potential character concerns aside, he’s solid in both pass pro and run blocking, is scheme versatile, and has a ton of college experience. That’s a valuable combination, and as long as he interviews well, should have his fans in NFL buildings. He did well at the Senior Bowl, too, holding up against top competition after two years at a lower level. I’m not sure he’ll go as high as the third round, but in the fourth or fifth, he can be a factor on a depth chart right away.

9: Addison West, G, Western Michigan

A sixth-year senior who spent his entire college career with the Broncos, West got off to a slow start to his career and redshirting during the covid-shortened 2020 season. Earning the starting right guard spot in 2022, West took a massive leap forward over the next two seasons, earning back-to-back consensus first-team All-America honors. Between 2023-2024, West allowed a mere six total pressures and recorded 171 positively-graded run blocking snaps — a truly staggering level of production.

At 6-3, 305, West is undersized, but it’s hard to argue with his production. Despite having a leaner frame, he anchors well, resetting his base as needed to absorb contact and stand strong through bull rushes. Off the snap, he excels at using his initial punch to slow the rusher’s momentum and take control of rep, stymieing defenders through expert hand usage and leverage. When he does get beaten, he recovers well, redirecting the defender out of the pocket and away from the quarterback.

In the run game, West has some serious leg drive for a man his size, capable of moving defenders off the line of scrimmage. He can sustain blocks in space, playing through the whistle and dominating once he’s locked onto his target. There’s a violence to his game, a controlled aggression, that coaches will love. He consistently delivers big hits and sets the tone without drawing penalties.

West is undersized for the NFL and he’s not a great athlete. That’s a tough combination when trying to project what he’ll be at the next level. He lacks the explosiveness and agility in space to be a plus in movement blocking schemes, and his anchor and power profile don’t usually translate to gap schemes. It leaves West in an awkward position, and his ranking reflects it.

I expect West to be a midround pick, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he quickly earns a starting role and excels. Sometimes, however, exceptional college players struggle in the NFL due to specific limitations in their game, and West could go down that route as well. I’d like to bet on his experience, refinement, and production, but the red flags in his profile do scare me a bit.

10: Connor Colby, G, Iowa

Colby is a jack-of-all-trades on the offensive line, with starting experience all over the place. A four-star recruit from Cedar Rapids, Colby got his start at right tackle, starting there as a freshman. As a sophomore, he split his time between right tackle and left guard, eventually coming back around to his original home at right guard as a junior. That’s where he’s been the last two seasons, making the third-team All-Big 10 in 2023 and first-team in 2024. During the last two seasons, he’s given up only 26 pressures and has a 126 positively-graded run-blocking snaps.

At 6-6, 310, Colby has an unusual build for an NFL guard. He moves well at that size, with quick feet in space and the bend to execute longer reach blocks or connect on blocks against smaller defenders in the open field. When running zone blocking schemes, Colby’s movement abilities are on full display, washing defenders out of the play and carving lanes through the defense for his running back.

In pass protection, Colby uses his hands well, locking up the defender’s pads and dictating movement from there. He fires off the snap and, despite his natural leverage disadvantages, gets under the defensive tackle’s pads. Once he does this, he controls the rep, and he can essentially end a pass rush right then. With a lot of experience across multiple positions on the line, Colby has an advanced understanding of defensive assignments and coordinates well with his fellow linemen.

Because he’s undersized, Colby struggles to displace defenders on the line of scrimmage. While he’s great in zone blocking schemes, he’s less effective in gap, where linemen are required to create a lot of space through the middle of the defense. Additionally, he’s still learning to overcome his leverage disadvantages, and defenders know how to exploit his balance issues — Colby has a tendency to overextend and get himself into trouble.

While his fit is a little unclear, Colby’s talent is undeniable. I like his movement skills and he could probably add some weight, which would help with some of his power issues. Good coaching can help him sink lower without losing balance, and Colby’s athletic upside is high. There’s a spot for him on an NFL roster and he has the potential to develop into a solid starter.