2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Tackle

6/16/25: With Virginia Tech, Chaplin was one of the top left tackles in the ACC in 2024. He improved as a blocker after a solid debut season as a starter in 2023 for the Hokies. Chaplin has excellent size with impressive movement skills for such a big blocker. He has the potential to be a top-50 pick next April with a strong season in the SEC.

7/1/25: Knapp broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in 2024 and had an excellent season for the Irish. Knapp was just scratching the surface, and he should improve as he gains experience while developing his body. Knapp has good natural quickness, athleticism, and strength. He was very impressive at left tackle for the Irish and could be a riser during the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

7/1/25: Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable to protect Jalen Milroe. He followed up his debut with a solid second season as a starter. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive blocker who could also be a right tackle candidate in the NFL. Sources from Alabama have said that Proctor has make-up and character concerns.

2/7/25: Shelton saw some action as a freshman, filling in for injured left tackle Olu Fashanu, and then was a rotational contributor who also logged time at guard and center. After Fashanu moved on to the NFL, Shelton took over at left tackle for the Nittany Lions in 2024. Shelton had a strong close to the 2024 season and put together some impressive tapes to end the season. Shelton has athletic ability and is technically sound with impressive patience. There could be some debate about whether he should be a guard or tackle in the NFL.

<> 7/1/25: At Alabama, Pritchett was a decent run blocker at the point of attack with developing pass protection skills. Pritchett was the Crimson Tide’s starting right tackle and improved as he gained experience. He transferred to Nebraska for the 2025 season. Pritchett has talent, but did not play up to his ability at Alabama, and he should have been more dominant than he was. Pritchett has maturity issues, and that could be a factor in his play. Perhaps he will mature and develop at Nebraska.