2026 NFL Draft Offensive Tackle Rankings

by Zak Drapeau

Sportz Nation - 3/24/2026

1. Francis Mauigoa

6'6" - 329 lbs

Miami

Big Board Rank: 12

Pro Comparison: Tailese Fuaga

Mauigoa is a Right Tackle in the league and while I don't think he's the best player in this ranking, he is the best player that will stay at Tackle for sure. A strong and consistent pass blocker, Mauigoa was a 3-year starter at Miami and measured and tested very well at the Combine.

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2. Spencer Fano 

6'6" - 311 lbs

Utah

Big Board Rank: 13

Pro Comparison: More Athletic Peter Skoronski

Fano is my favorite player on this list but unfortunately measured with very short arms and will most likely be a Guard in the NFL. Fano's ruthless drive and athleticism shows up HUGE in run blocking but his pass blocking against NFL Edges was already questionable even before his measurements.

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3. Monroe Freeling 

6'7" - 315 lbs

Georgia

Big Board Rank: 22

Pro Comparison: Broderick Jones

Freeling has been a huge riser in this offseason and more than that, may be the best pure Left Tackle among his class. Freeling is a monster of a human being with hands that lock on to defenders. He should fill out a little more to stand up to bigger rushers and be more effective in the run game but after 2 or 3 years he could become a dominant Tackle in the league.

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4. Caleb Lomu 

6'6" - 313 lbs

Utah

Big Board Rank: 31

Pro Comparison: Walker Little

Lomu could really be a RT or LT in the league but I have him up here at #31 for his upside on the left side. Lomu is a refined pass blocker with good fundamentals and a solid size for the position. Anchoring the Left side at Utah across from Fano, he faced legitimate edge rushers and stood up to them very well. Lomu doesn't have the kind of wow traits that would put him at the top of this list but has shown plenty to prove he will be a solid and dependable lineman at the next level.

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5. Kadyn Proctor 

6'7" - 353 lbs

Alabama

Big Board Rank: 33

Pro Comparison: High-Potential Evan Neal

Proctor is probably the highest potential Tackle in this draft with an absurd size to match very good agility for that size. His mechanics are still behind where they need to be and truthfully he might need to sit out a year to work on it but if he goes to a team that can produce lineman like the Eagles or Cowboys, watch out.

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6. Blake Miller 

6'7" - 317 lbs

Clemson

Big Board Rank: 50

Pro Comparison: Abraham Lucas

The first Tackle outside of the "First Round Tier", Miller is likely a Left Tackle for his pass blocking upside and run blocking shortcomings. He'll need to put some pounds on to stay consistent against bigger rushers and will need to work on not relying on his height. At 6'7" he uses his stature and size too much and let's rushers get under his pads. His upside is high at LT but like almost everyone else on this list will need a few years to grow into his potential.

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7. Max Iheanachor 

6'6" - 321 lbs

Arizona State

Big Board Rank: 53

Pro Comparison: Roger Rosengarten

Iheanachor is a Left Tackle with some real experience in stifling rushers, allowing 0 sacks last season. Besides his size which is bordering on the elite tier with 34-inch arms, Iheanachor's physical ability has a game wrecker potential. On the flip side, his instincts and timing are not there yet. Iheanachor has all the physical tools you could want but when it comes to the fundamentals and IQ at the position, any team will have to bank on him being coachable or he won't last that long.

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8. Caleb Tiernan 

6'8" - 323 lbs

Northwestern

Big Board Rank: 74

Pro Comparison: Shorter Arms - Ozzy Trapilo

Tiernan has a unique frame with elite size for a Tackle but very short arms that grade closer to a Guard. Tiernan has size and a lot of experience but has real questions about where he'll play at the next level. As a Guard he would be exceptional against the pass but may lack the lateral quickness needed for pulling and the strength to move interior defensive lineman.

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9. Austin Barber 

6'7" - 318 lbs

Florida

Big Board Rank: 94

Pro Comparison: Nicholas Petit-Frere

Without the most effective footwork for a Tackle, Barber might not be able to carve out a long career but will ne used in passing schemes effectively. His hands lock on to defenders and don't let go but his lower frame is where the real trouble is where he struggles with agility.

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10. Isaiah World 

6'8" - 315 lbs

Oregon

Big Board Rank: 104

Pro Comparison: Injured Cam Robinson

World would be closer to the Top-5 of these rankings if not for tearing his ACL at the end of the 2025 season less than 2 months ago. He'll need to add some weight and muscle to his frame especially if he wants to be a good run blocker where he struggled in college. Aside from that he has been undisciplined with Holding penalties at times but for the most part, once he recovers from his injury should be an effective pass blocking LT in the NFL at around a 3-round draft choice.

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11. Markel Bell 

6'9" - 346 lbs

Miami

Big Board Rank: 116

Pro Comparison:

Size Size and more Size. Bell was the LT at Miami this season and did well but with his 6'9" frame with over 36" arms comes a real agility concern. Very likely, Bell will move to Right Tackle in the league once the NFL speed rushers keep going around him where eh will need to learn how to get up field and use his size in the run game. His size makes him a very appealing project but one that teams will need to be VERY patient in.

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12. Jude Bowry 

6'5" - 314 lbs

Boston College

Big Board Rank: 118

Pro Comparison:

Bowry is on the other side of the spectrum from most of the Tackles on this list as a real athlete but without great size or power. Bowry has the necessary arm length for a Tackle but because of his size and agility, I actually like him more as a Guard in the league but either way will definitely need to add some muscle to his frame for the next level.

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13. JC Davis 

6'4" - 322 lbs

Illinois

Big Board Rank: 131

Pro Comparison:

JC has a great size for a RT position and possesses legit run blocking potential with his driving and hand strength. Unfortunately he may also project better to a Guard because of his weak instincts and fundamentals on the outside. With flexibility problems and standing too tall on the edge. Davis will need to overcome some serious flaws in his playing to make a career for himself but still has the power to do so especially if moved inside.

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