With the college football regular season now over and most of the tape in the books, it’s time to revisit my summer scouting rankings and update them as we turn the calendar to 2025. Much can still change with the all-star circuit and Combine yet to go, but final tape evaluations are now complete for most of these players.
We have offensive tackles next, never the sexiest pick for fans of a team, but these guys are often franchise cornerstones for a reason. Top tackle picks can change the way an offense runs, providing stability in both phases. This class doesn’t quite have the elite, top-end talent we saw last year, as we’re unlikely to see a top five pick from this group. The depth, however, is fantastic, as off of film grades I see up to six tackles who could go in the first round — and there are a lot of interesting Day 2 picks here as well.
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 updated running back and wide receiver 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 before the Senior Bowl at the end of January.
Summer Scouting: Offensive Tackles
Updated Position Rankings:
1: 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 6-4, 320 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 and redirect and delivers 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.
To me, Banks is pretty clearly the best tackle in this class. He projects as an immediate NFL starter with All-Pro potential if he continues to develop. Some evaluators question his ability to stick at tackle in the league, but I have no concerns with that. He’s athletic and technically refined and will likely go in the top 10.
2: 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 6-4, 315, 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 315 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.
There’s so much to love about Conerly’s game, especially for such a young player. He has truly elite upside in pass protection with the potential to start right away. An NFL weight room will do him some good, as will NFL offensive line coaches, who can help him gel in run-blocking schemes. In a class with a lot of high-floor, lower-ceiling prospects, Conerly has the desired mix of ready skills with untapped upside.
3: Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
A massive 6-5, 336-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 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. Savaiinaea will need to be coached up more to improve as a run blocker, as even if he never excels at it, he can certainly be better. But he’s a prototypical blindside protector who can play either tackle position or kick inside to guard, as well. He’s a day one starter at four different positions along the offensive line with All-Pro potential at any of them.
4: Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
A 6-6, 317-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 the class’s best pass blocker, without a doubt. He’s a technician in pass pro, 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. Recovery speed, mirroring ability, and hand-fighting techniques are all picture-perfect with Milum, he’s a coach’s dream in his pass sets.
As a run blocker, Milum is a little more limited, but he still showcases his experience and savviness on tape. He’s athletic and moves well, operating cleanly in space and able to connect on excellent move blocks. As a puller, he runs well and gets downfield quickly, creating space at the second level. Additionally, Milum has interior versatility, although with limited experience.
Despite how athletic and technically sound he is, Milum will almost certainly need to add some “sand in his pants” to hold up against NFL-caliber power rushers. His anchor isn’t quite strong enough yet, but an NFL weight room should sort that out. That takes time, however, and may limit his ability to start right away.
Despite potentially needing to sit a year, Milum projects as a mid-first-round pick and an elite, elite pass protector. He can play either left or right tackle, with the potential for some untapped interior flexibility as well. Teams are always looking for offensive line help, and Milum’s profile is an attractive one in an increasingly pass-happy league.
5: Will Campbell, LSU
A four-star recruit and three-year starter at LSU, Campbell anchored the offensive line for multiple iterations of the potent Tigers offense. With multiple All-SEC and an All-American award in his college trophy case, he’s one of the most decorated linemen in this class. Campbell allowed just 54 total pressures on 1,593 pass blocking snaps in his career and had an 80.9 pass blocking grade from PFF in 2024.
At 6-6, 323, Campbell is an imposing figure on the end of the line. His footwork and agility are off the charts, with coordinated hand and foot movements making an impenetrable wall for rushers to try and assault. He plays with good leverage against both speed and power, creating a powerful base without compromising his fluidity or ability to adjust mid-play. Defenders have a tough time getting around him, as he relentlessly cuts off their angles of attack, but they have an equally hard time going through him, as he never sacrifices strength for agility in his pass sets.
In the run game, he blows defenders up in space, tracking them well on the move and making sure, consistent contact. When he gets his hands on you, the rep is dead, as he has a vise-like grip and the mentality to play through the whistle on every snap. Whether he’s pulling in space, drive blocking on the line, or executing complex reach blocks and double-teams, Campbell plays technically sound and fundamentally strong.
Though we won’t get official numbers until the Combine, Campbell has short arms. Unlike previous top tackle prospects with similar concerns (Chargers LT Rashawn Slater comes to mind), Campbell’s lack of ideal length shows up on tape. Pass rushers get into his chest too easily, and he can lose the leverage battle against bigger, more athletic defenders. It’s a consistent enough issue that I have doubts about whether he can stick at tackle in the NFL. All his tough games came against the sorts of players he’ll see every week on Sundays.
Campbell is still a solid tackle prospect, as he offers a high floor with the type of athleticism and footwork teams covet. But I have a feeling I might be evaluating him as a guard in my final rankings. Were a team to kick him inside, he has All-Pro potential there. I’m not sure that’s true at tackle, but either way, he’s a lock to go in the first round.
6: Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Though his season was cut short due to an undisclosed knee injury, Simmons was putting together some impressive tape in the six weeks we saw him this year. A 6-5, 310-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 we’ll learn more once he tests and interviews at the Combine. The word I’ve gotten is that it’s a torn ACL, which would potentially jeopardize his ability to participate in training camp and maybe even cause him to miss games next season. 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.
7: Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Mbow might not be a household name, but he’s one of the more intriguing offensive line prospects in this draft. The 6-5, 300-pound Milwaukee native was a three-star high school recruit and redshirted before starting for three consecutive seasons on the Boilermakers’ offensive line. As a freshman, he played right guard, moving to right tackle for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. He’s been a stalwart on Purdue’s line, consistently excelling despite a lot of personnel and scheme changes around him over his four years on campus.
The power Mbow displays in his game is impressive. Rushes die on contact with him, as he has the lower body and core strength to stand strong in his stance and hold his ground. He pairs that strength with good agility and fluidity in his movements. When pass rushers attack his outside shoulder, he has the foot speed to mirror their rushes to the outside without having to lunge or turn his hips. With strong, efficient hand placement, he effectively redirects rushers around the pocket and away from the play.
In the run game, Mbow operates comfortably in space, whether he’s pulling as a lead blocker or driving to the second level. He seeks contact with linebackers and safeties, removing them from the play, and can quickly identify his reach blocks and stack multiple assignments on the same play. Mbow’s kickslide is smooth and efficient, and you can see that same quickness on display when he’s sealing backside or trapping in the secondary. He’s a versatile, scheme-friendly lineman.
Much like with Campbell, Mbow has short arms and will lose some leverage battles. He’s already started a full year at guard and teams may be more comfortable playing him there, especially since his limitations are evident on tape. Functional power in the run game can also be an issue for Mbow, as he doesn’t consistently drive defenders off the line of scrimmage when needed. A good offensive line coach should be able to get the same strength he displays in pass protection out of him when asked to run block.
A high-floor Day 2 prospect, Mbow is an excellent pick for a team looking for a versatile lineman with upside. He can play tackle or guard for you and will help keep your quarterback clean from either spot. In a subpar interior lineman class, Mbow would be one of the top guards on the board, and I still think he can play tackle. While he doesn’t have the same upside as others in this class, he can compete for a starting spot right away and is the sort of player that will alleviate anxiety over whatever position you ask him to play.
8: 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 6-3, 320, Membou is a bit undersized for the position, but he makes up for it 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 kickslides are a thing of beauty, with fluid, quick 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, helping his chances of seeing the field early in his career.
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 and might mean he doesn’t start right away. 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.
Membou is another exciting Day 2 tackle prospect. With his athletic gifts and the way he moves, I’d be eying him as a potential long-term starter at tackle. He’s got a lot of potential at guard, as well, but I’d want to try him at tackle first. Anyone who can move laterally the way he can deserves a shot to cover ground on the edge.
9: Cameron Williams, Texas
A 6-5, 335-pound tackle from Duncanville, Texas, Williams had a breakout 2024 season. With only limited playing time prior to this year, he burst onto the scene immediately, catching the eyes of fans and draftniks alike. With Texas’ success in the SEC, he played on big stages early and often, significantly improving his draft stock as the Longhorns continue their season in the College Football Playoff later this week.
Williams possesses ideal size, length, and athleticism for an NFL tackle. When you turn on the tape, he just moves like he belongs in the league. 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. There aren’t many who can do that.
In the run game, he’s excellent when asked to operate in space. That movement ability I talked about earlier enables him to chase blocks, whether he’s down blocking, executing a reach block, or hitting multiple defenders at the second level. Williams will always get the last hit in, which could lead to a few penalties, but his teammates and coaches will love his demeanor and the way he finishes blocks.
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 doesn’t get the depth he needs in his kickslide quickly enough. This leads to him overcommitting and leaving himself open to counter moves, something the savvy edge rushers he faced in the SEC repeatedly took advantage of. I also question just how good his lateral agility is; I’ll be interested to see how he tests at the Combine. It’s possible this is just a technique and experience issue, but I saw him struggling to redirect in space against more creative rushers.
Williams is an interesting prospect, and one I’m a little torn on. There’s no doubt he has potential, but some of the concerns I have from his tape make me question just how high that potential is. Many evaluators are labeling him a first-round player, and I just don’t see it right now. That said, I’d be thrilled if I could get him on Day 2 and see how he develops, as he definitely as high-end starter potential down the line.
10: 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, 309 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 a lot 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.
An early-Day 3 guy, Trapilo offers some upside as a spot starter if his length translates. I like him a lot as a swing tackle if he can develop as a run blocker, which I think he has a good chance of doing. You can’t teach the kind of length he has, and as we’ve seen in recent years, there are plenty of successful tackles with his build. He’ll just need to continue to refine his game to get there.
The next five
11: Charles Grant, William & Mary — A smooth mover with plus agility and speed, Grant lacks ideal size and power but some time in an NFL weight room could remedy that. Not many people on this planet have his blend of flexibility and foot speed at his size.
12: Grey Zabel, North Dakota State — A plus run blocker with a savvy veteran’s experience, Zabel has some limitations that might relegate him to guard in the league. Still, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a player who’s tougher and more versatile.
13: Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota — A hulking tackle who’s a road-grader in the run game, Ersery has improved every season. He struggles against speed and doesn’t always have the proper leverage, but there isn’t an edge rusher in the NFL who could go through his chest.
14: Ajani Cornelius, Oregon — Veteran pass protector with superb fundamentals. Athletic concerns raise questions about his ability to start in the NFL, but he’s climbed to the apex of college football through his hard work and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
15: Emery Jones Jr., LSU — Jones didn’t have the season he wanted, but he’s still a good prospect. His better fit will be at guard, as he struggles with speed on the outside, but his power profile is eye-catching.
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