2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Tackle

7/30/25: 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.

6/17/25: 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.

6/17/25: Greene had a mixed outing against Clemson in the season opener, but played well after that, including a respectable outing against Alabama. Greene could stay at tackle, and also get consideration to move inside to guard for the NFL. Greene started at left tackle for Georgia in 2023 and played well. There are some projections of him moving to right tackle for 2025. With his build, he fits with some other Bulldogs left tackles who have not been typical edge protectors. While Greene lacks some height and length, he makes up for it with smooth athleticism and strength.

7/30/25: Miller started at right tackle. He had a decent showing against Georgia. Miller is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality. Miller broke into the starting lineup at right tackle as a freshman in 2022, so he will enter the NFL with a lot of experience. In an offensive scheme that likes to be a predominantly zone blocker team.

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.

6/17/25: Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past two seasons. Mauigoa has a quality skill set with upside, but has not been dominant yet. Some team sources feel he might be better off moving inside to guard in the NFL.

<> 6/17/25: 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.

6/17/25: Carmona played well for Arkansas in 2024 showing ability as a run blocker and pass protector at left tackle. He is a solid player with upside to develop for NFL coaches. He was very good against Oklahoma State in Week 2. Carmona played left tackle at San Jose State in 2023 and 2022.

6/17/25: Fano has talent and has played well at tackle for the Utes. He has been a versatile tackle with 11 starts at left tackle and 13 at right tackle heading into the 2025 season. For the most part, Fano played on the left side in 2023 and on the right side in 2024. He could be a swing tackle who develops into a starter. Fano could stand to get stronger for the NFL.

6/17/25: Fa’amoe probably would have been a second-day pick had he decided to enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Fa’amoe produced a couple of good seasons at right tackle for Washington State. Fa’amoe could have gone to the Senior Bowl, but instead transferred to Wake Forest for the 2025 season. Fa’amoe has a good skill set with the upside to be a pro starter.

2/7/25: Davis started out his college career at Contra Costa College before playing two seasons at New Mexico. Davis transferred to the Illini for the 2024 season and had an impressive debut taking on the Big 10. Davis has good, versatile size for the NFL. If Davis does well at the Senior Bowl and in workouts, he has the potential to rise.

6/17/25: Wagner had an impressive 2024 redshirt sophomore season as the starting right tackle for the Fighting Irish. He has good height and length, as an edge blocker, but could stand to add some weight and strength to his frame for the NFL. Wagner was only in his first season as a starter, so he has the upside to rise as he gains experience and develops physically.

6/17/25: World was the starting left tackle at Nevada the past two seasons after starting at right tackle as a freshman. World is a mammoth tackle with height and length. Depending on how he pass protects at Oregon, he might be better off at right tackle in the NFL.

6/17/25: After losing Josh Simmons and Donovan Jackson to the NFL, the Buckeyes picked off Onianwa from Rice in the transfer portal. Onianwa is a large, heavy tackle that could be a candidate to move inside to guard as a pro.

6/17/25: Barber had some growing pains but also showed potential in 2023. In 2024 he got better as the season progressed and turned into a solid blocker to protect D.J. Lagway. Barber could be a riser in 2025.

6/17/25: Freeling broke into the lineup during his freshman season and played well for the Bulldogs. He is projected to be a starter at left or right tackle for 2025. It will be interesting to see which side he is placed on.

6/17/25: Boley showed some strong run blocking ability in 2023 as the Cavaliers had a lot of success running behind him. Boley showed improvement as a pass protector and has upside to develop for the NFL.

6/17/25: Over the past two seasons, Baer has started primarily at right tackle but also has taken some starts at left tackle. With his size and length, Baer could be a right tackle candidate for the NFL.

6/17/25: Lomu forms a tough tackle tandem for the Utes with Spencer Fano. Lomu might not have quite as good of a skill set as Fano, but Lomu is a tough blocker who could have starting potential for the NFL. Lomu is a player to watch with potential to rise in 2025.

6/17/25: With Elijah Pritchett transferring to Nebraska, Fromby is projected to take over as the starting right tackle for Alabama in 2025. Fromby was a rotational backup in 2024 but had a few starts. Fromby has excellent size and the talent to be a riser.

6/17/25: After redshirting in 2023, Link became the starting right tackle for the Wolverines in 2024. Link has good size at the point of attack and some strength as a run blocker. He has the potential to improve as he gains experience. In 2025, Link could be moving to left tackle for Michigan.

6/17/25: Bowry was a respectable left tackle for BC during the 2024 season. His run blocking is ahead of his pass protection for the NFL. If Bowry can’t improve his ability to protect on the edge, he could move inside to guard. Bowry also has swing tackle backup potential.

6/17/25: Zuhn did not impress against Notre Dame in the season opener. He was better in some other games, but he has issues in pass protection and needs development for the NFL. Zuhn is a big lineman, but he can be inconsistent with his technique and gets in trouble when he plays high. He could improve as he gains experience. Zuhn has a lot of experience as a starting left tackle for the Aggies, but he needs to get more consistent.

6/17/25: Crownover is the starting right tackle for the Aggies. He is a big body that could stand to improve his conditioning for the NFL, and will need to show an ability to handle speed rushers. Crownover broke into the starting lineup as a junior, so he could be improved as a senior after gaining a year of starting experience.

6/17/25: Ramil started eight games as a redshirt freshman at left tackle for the Spartans and had a quality debut. He has the potential to rise as he develops and gains more experience.

6/17/25: Moore was a standout at Montana State starting at left tackle in 2023 and 2024. Michigan State snatched up Moore from the transfer portal and it will be interesting to see how Moore competes against better competition.