2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Guard

3/5/26: Ioane is a strong blocker at the point of attack with the ability to generate movement in the ground game. He is also a reliable pass protector. Ioane is explosive, can mirror speed rushers, and plays with physicality with a nasty streak. Ioane looks like a guard for the NFL and probably does not have the length to kick outside to tackle. Ioane played well in 2025 and impressed team sources.

3/5/26: Bisontis is a power guard that creates movement at the point of attack. He is strong enough to knock back and drive back defenders to open holes in the tackle box. Bisontis lacks some length, and that gives him some issues in pass protection. He has starter ability, but could use some development as a pass blocker for the NFL. Bisontis was a two-year starter at guard and started at right tackle in 2023.

3/5/26: Rutledge had a quality 2025 season for the Yellow Jackets, showing strength at the point of attack. At 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, Rutledge has a thick frame with some strength to contribute to the ground game. Rutledge has some evaluators who think he is a worthy second-rounder, while some others have him a few rounds lower.

3/5/26: Pregnon played at three different schools in college while working himself into a potential day-two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Pregnon started out at Wyoming before playing a couple of seasons at USC, and then finishing his career at Oregon. At 6-foot-5, 318-pounds Pregnon has good size for the NFL and could compete quickly.

3/5/26: Dunker looks like a day-two pick that could develop into a starter. Dunker possesses quality size and strength, while also showing nasty ability as a run blocker. He could compete to be a starting right tackle, and while he might be adequate at tackle, Dunker profiles as a better guard. He is strong, nasty, and tenacious as a run blocker. His feet, agility, and athletic limitations could be problematic when taking on pro speed rushers off the edge, but moving inside masks those problems. Dunker could be a really good NFL guard.

3/5/26: Cooper has been a solid right guard for Miami the past three seasons. He is strong at the point of attack and was effective in the ground game. Cooper could use some development for pass blocking in the NFL, but he has the skill set to start out as a backup and develop into being a starter.

3/5/26: Morris has the skill set to start in the NFL with good size, strength, quickness, and athleticism. However, Morris struggles with his conditioning and is not a good worker. Morris has a lot of talent, but must commit to working hard to rise. He has been solid but not especially impressive for Georgia in 2025. Morris would have been a starter at most schools, but at Georgia, he started out as a backup for Tate Ratledge in 2024. With Ratledge injured, Morris was very impressive as the replacement.

3/5/26: Stephens has been an effective guard for the Hawkeyes the past few seasons. He has been a reliable starter at left guard with the ability to create some push in the ground game. Stephens could start out as a backup before growing into a potential starter.

3/5/26: Wright broke into the starting lineup for the Tigers. He is a big, powerful blocker at the point of attack who can generate movement. Jarquez Hunter had a good amount of success running behind Wright. Wright has upside and ability, but could use some development at the pro level.

3/5/26: Nwaiwu played tackle and guard at North Texas in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Oklahoma. With the Sooners, Nwaiwu had a strong debut, making the transition to the SEC. Nwaiwu’s run blocking is ahead of his pass protection. He played right tackle for Oklahoma.

3/5/26: Campbell has been solid for the Longhorns thus far in 2025. In 2024, Campbell played well for the Longhorns against Michigan and their star-studded interior defensive line. He has been a solid and dependable guard for Texas in 2024. In 2023, Campbell became the starting right guard for Texas, and he had an impressive season. Campbell was a reliable contributor to opening holes for Jonathon Brooks.

3/5/26: El-Hadi is starting at left guard for the Wolverines in 2025 after playing right guard in 2024. He has size and strength. Showing well in pass blocking could help him rise.

3/5/26: Taylor was a versatile starter for Boston College as a senior. He showed the ability to play inside and outside. He started eight games at right guard, three at left tackle when Jude Bowry was injured, and one start at right tackle. For the NFL, Taylor could fit best as a guard, but he could start out as a versatile game-day backup who could help backup at a few spots.

3/5/26: Murphy started 22 games for USC over the past few seasons and was a reliable right tackle for the Trojans. In 2025, he was a solid guard for Auburn, and that is a better fit for him in the NFL. Murphy could be a valuable backup at guard and tackle, with the upside to grow into being a starter.

3/5/26: King is a large guard with a powerful presence at the point of attack. He had a strong showing at Troy before transferring to the Tar Heels. King was decent but unimpressive for the Tar Heels.

3/5/26: George started at right guard over the past few seasons. After a rough start in 2024, George blocked well for the Gators and showed some strength in the ground game. That trend continued in 2025. George needs development as a pass protector for the NFL. George started at right tackle for the Gators and had a mixed 2023 season. He performed well as a run blocker at times, but often gave up too much pass pressure in many games.