We’re through the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff and bowl season is wrapping up. Most of these prospects have finished putting out tape in their college careers, so it’s time for me to officially unveil my updated position rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Today I’m ranking my top 10 offensive tackles, and this is unfortunately one of the weakest position groups in the class. With no blue-chip prospects (or any that fall in my top 10 overall) and not a ton of depth, it’s a tough year to need an upgrade at the tackle spot.

The league is always looking for offensive linemen, so expect some of these players to be drafted higher than they might normally grade out. Still, there are two easy first-rounders in this group and a couple of exciting Day 2 developmental prospects, so it’s not a complete wash.

If you’d like to check out my other updated position rankings, you can do so below:

• Running Backs
• Wide Receivers
• Edge Rushers
• Linebackers
• Cornerbacks

1: 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 6-6, 302 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 length 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. As it stands, he still projects as an NFL starter with a lot of room to grow, and he’s worth a first-round pick, no question about that. But he’s not a blue-chip, top-five kind of a guy. 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.

2: 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 6-6, 315 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, though I’m not sure how much of his length limitations he’ll be able to overcome. 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 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. Still, much like with Will Campbell last year, his arm measurements at the Combine will be key. I like Mauigoa more than I liked Campbell at tackle, and Campbell’s put together a nice rookie season for the Patriots, which helps. Either way, Mauigoa is a surefire first-round pick.

3: Trevor Goosby, Texas

A three-star recruit who stayed in his home state of Texas, Goosby redshirted in 2023 then had to fill in at both left and right tackle when Kelvin Banks Jr. and Cameron Williams were dealing with injuries down the stretch in 2024 for the Longhorns. Stepping up as the full-time starter at left tackle as a redshirt sophomore, Goosby impressed, playing beyond his years and earning first-team All-SEC recognition.

Standing at 6-7, 312 pounds, Goosby might be young, but his tape is a fun watch. With elite mobility and fluidity in space, he can change direction and mirror speed rushers with ease, keeping pace with them around the arc. At the snap, he’s often the first one moving, getting into his kickslide with burst yet under control. He has impressive flexibility at his size, able to get low in his stance and maintain good leverage throughout the play.

When run blocking, Goosby puts his movement skills to work, getting out in space and performing as an effective puller and second-level blocker. He’s great in both zone and gap schemes, showcasing versatility in multiple offensive systems. When he gets his hands on someone, he locks them down with fantastic grip strength and the control to avoid drawing flags. He has plus anchor strength, too, holding his ground against the SEC’s best power rushers.

There are times when Goosby’s youth shows, and it’s often on stunts and blitzes. He’s still learning to communicate properly and understand his responsibilities, and he gave up a few pressures when he missed his assignment. His frame could use more weight, as well, and he doesn’t generate a lot of displacement in the run game right now. Overall, Goosby just needs more experience to clean up some of his technical deficiencies and see the game better.

Of all the developmental prospects with high upside in this range, I like Goosby the most. He’s young but has so much potential, with great physical tools and a balanced game that will translate to the NFL. While he could start right away, he’d probably struggle and would benefit from a year to add some strength and refine his game. I have a late first-round grade on him and he’s absolutely worth taking with a top 50 pick.

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, 366 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 he’s another tackle who was named to Bruce Feldman’s 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. 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, 304 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: 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 6-7, 325 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. When combined with his freakishly long arms, he’s a dream 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 third-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 skill set is in high demand around the NFL.

7: 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, 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 6-6, 315 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 third- or fourth-round grade on Miller. He’s the kind of player you take in that range and hope he continues to develop and clean up his game. 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 in the league, which has immense value since teams around the NFL are always looking to upgrade their offensive line depth.

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 6-5, 320 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 strong 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 clean 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 a 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: Isaiah World, Oregon

A three-star recruit from San Diego, World spent four years at Nevada, including a redshirt season, before transferring to Oregon this past offseason. With the Wolf Pack, he played both left and right tackle, earning back-to-back honorable mention All-Mountain West honors in 2023 and 2024. He was the top-ranked player in the transfer portal by some sites and parlayed that into second-team All-Big Ten honors.

A massive 6-8, 318-pound tackle, World plays with strong fundamentals and a devastating initial punch. Defenders are shocked on contact, with World’s massive mitts displacing and disrupting the pass rusher. He knows he’s not the quickest tackle, but he plays under control and uses leverage and smart angles to prevent the pass rusher from getting after the quarterback. With incredibly long arms, defenders have a tough time getting around him even if they can outflank him, and it makes World an effective pass protector.

In the run game, World creates vertical displacement, using his strong core to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. He has pretty decent lateral agility at his size, able to mirror pass rushers more effectively than you’d expect. Rarely caught out of position or by surprise, he can handle stunts and blitzes well, as you’d expect from a veteran.

Unsurprisingly, World struggles in space. He’s good in power, downhill run schemes, but get him on the move in more zone-heavy schemes and he becomes something of a liability. His height causes problems, too, and he struggles to maintain proper leverage and sink in his stance. World’s hands can get undisciplined at times, punching too wide and drawing holding calls against quick or savvy pass rushers.

World is someone I would be interested in taking a flier on somewhere in the middle rounds. He has his weaknesses, and he’s an older prospect — but he plays smart in pass protection and has the type of length you can’t teach. Jumping up a level from Nevada to Oregon and proving he could hang was important, but he didn’t have the greatest year, despite his all-conference recognition. That profile screams classic mid-round pick.

10: Austin Siereveld, Ohio State

A four-star recruit who grew up outside of Cincinnati, Siereveld redshirted in 2023 before playing as a backup guard in 2024, starting six games when Donovan Jackson went down with a season-ending injury. As a redshirt sophomore in 2025, he transitioned to the starter at left tackle, replacing Josh Simmons. Siereveld impressed in his first season as a full-time starter, earning second-team All-Big Ten recognition.

At 6-5, 325 pounds, Siereveld can play multiple positions along the offensive line. He plays with disciplined leverage and powerful hand usage, staying low until he slams into the defender, forklifting them in drive blocking scenarios to punch holes in the defensive front. Playing through the whistle, Siereveld has some nasty finishes on his tape and always gets the last hit in, playing with a level of physicality that is infectious to the rest of the line.

In pass protection, Siereveld can anchor with the best of them, holding his ground against some of the most powerful pass rushers in the Big Ten. He moves with some quickness and lateral agility despite his size, mirroring rushers and keeping pace with them as they try to work around him. Siereveld might be young and relatively inexperienced, but he plays smart and can handle complex pass rush packages without getting confused.

Siereveld has shorter arms for a tackle and can get out-leveraged at the point of attack by pass rushers, something that he won’t be able to escape on his scouting report. He needs to continue to grow more comfortable in pass protection, as he’s still learning how to use his hands to disrupt an edge rusher’s moves. Recovery speed and mirroring ability against true speed rushers were issues that cropped up consistently on his tape.

I think Siereveld is probably a guard in the NFL, but for now I’ll keep him with the tackles. He got exposed hard in the CFP against Miami, with Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor eating his lunch all game long. Siereveld’s inability to hold the edge was a big factor in the Buckeyes being unable to get anything going on offense. My guess is that Siereveld will return to school — but if he does declare, it’ll be interesting to see how he’s viewed by teams leading up to the draft. There’s a lot to like about his tape, but a move to guard might be the best fit for him in the league.