2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Guard

2/19/24: Banks started at left tackle for the Longhorns in 2023 and had a strong season. He played well against the Crimson Tide and their future pro competitors. Given his body type, Banks might fit best as a guard in the NFL. Banks had an impressive debut as a freshman, starting at left tackle for the Longhorns. He was a steady run blocker and showed the potential to be a pass protector. With a quality skill set, Banks has upside and could be a riser for his draft class. He is candidate to move inside to guard as well.

2/19/24: Booker rotated into the game during his freshman season with Alabama before becoming a starter in 2023. The massive Booker is a large, powerful blocker at the point of attack. Aside from back spasms that held him out against South Florida, Booker was mainstay for the Crimson Tide. Booker could stand to trim some weight for the NFL.

2/19/24: Truss was the starting left guard in 2023, but an injury to Amarius Mims caused Georgia to move Truss to right tackle for some games. While Truss wasn’t bad, playing on the edge illustrated that Truss is a better fit for guard in the NFL. He is a strong blocker and capable protector when playing on the inside. Truss was the starting left guard for the Bulldogs in 2022 and had a strong season. He was a reliable interior pass protector and an effective run blocker. With his size, weight and length, Truss is a massive interior blocker. It will be interesting to see if Georgia moves him to tackle in 2023.

2/19/24: In 2023, Jackson was mostly at left guard, where he played solid football for Ohio State. His run blocking could be ahead of his pass protection for the NFL, but he has starting potential for the next level. Jackson was a tough blocker for the Buckeyes in 2022, blasting open holes in the ground game and doing a steady job of protecting C.J. Stroud. Jackson has upside to develop as he gains experience.

2/19/24: Ratledge started at right guard for the Bulldogs. He was solid there and could improve with more experience. His run blocking is better than his pass protection at this point.