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Bryce Young
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CJ Stroud
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Hendon Hooker
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson
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Jaren Hall
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Paris Johnson Jr.
OT / OHIO STATE / 6'6 / 310
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Johnson Jr. is an all-around tackle with an incredible blend of intelligence, athleticism, and fundamentals. He is a quick and fluid player with top-notch balance and stability. Johnson Jr. has the skill set to effectively match up with any explosive speed rusher at the next level. His motor is a huge bonus, and he is a proven competitor who is never not doing something. He understands the game of football, and his intelligence and awareness on the field are evident. Admittedly, Johnson Jr. is not a pile drive, nor does he have outstanding strength. However, with his athletic profile and well-rounded abilities, Johnson Jr. will be a blue-chip tackle for years.
Grade: Round 1
Russell Okung
2
Peter Skoronski
OT / NORTHWESTERN / 6'4 / 315
Skoronski is a fundamental tackle with functional strength and an unorthodox build. His low center of gravity and superb technique effectively allows him to sustain blocks and recover in pass protection. He moves exceptionally well for his size and has the power to drive in the run game. His arm length and body type are not ideal for the position, which may encourage some teams to play him at guard. He can absolutely succeed at the tackle position, but his superstar potential is limited. His versatility across the line will make him a valuable asset.
Grade: Round 1
Joe Thuney
3
Broderick Jones
OT / GEORGIA / 6'4 / 310
Jones is an intriguing tackle prospect with an impressive athletic profile. His agility and reaction time makes him a highly exciting player. Jones has an elite combination of strength, balance, and movement ability, providing him with incredible athleticism for the position. He can generate push in the run game through leg drive and has the physical tools to sustain blocks in pass protection. Jones is one of the more raw players out of the top tackle prospects. His technique is a work in progress, and he will frequently overstep and take the wrong angle. It may take some time, but Jones has some of the highest potential with his physical tools.
Grade: Round 1
Dion Dawkins
4
Darnell Wright
OT / TENNESSEE / 6'6 / 342
Wright is a reliable tackle with consistent technique and a solid frame. His low center of gravity and evident balance allows wright to effectively sustain blocks and utilize his functional strength in the run game. Wright possesses impressive footwork and technique and has production and experience at both tackle spots. Wright's athletic profile and upside are not the same as some of the tackles ranked above him. However, his well-rounded skillset and production make him a day one plug and play who should have a long and productive career.
Grade: Round 1
Cordy Glenn
5
Dawand Jones
OT / OHIO STATE / 6'8 / 375
Jones is an absolute behemoth with the measurables to become a dominator in the trenches. His combination of size and length will allow him to provide an invaluable element to the game. His strength in the run game and open space is top-notch. He has the ability to eliminate smaller defenders with the strike of his arms. Technically, Jones is a work in progress. He tends to focus too much on hand placement and ends up losing with his feet. Additionally, his understanding of angles needs improvement. However, with the size, physical tools, and improvement trajectory, Jones possesses significant upside.
Grade: Round 1
Orlando Brown
6
Cody Mauch
OT / NDSU / 6'6 / 305
Mauch is a highly athletic tackle with a ton of versatility and upside. His release pops off the tape, and he is extremely quick with his feet. Mauch was a former tight end, and it is evident while watching the film. His ability to get into open space and effectively make plays off the line is impressive. Mauch's build is slightly concerning for the position, and his length is better suited to play on the interior. His lack of power and use of hands will limit his potential. However, with his athletic profile, intelligence, and versatility, I envision Mauch as a quality piece in the trenches.
Grade: Round 2
Alex Cappa
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Anton Harrison
OT / OKLAHOMA / 6'5 / 309
Harrison is an impressive pass-protector with the ideal build for the position. His use of hands and technique allows him to effectively sustain blocks in pass protection and take out edge defenders at the point of attack. His fluid movement and agility in space are impressive for his size. Harrison is a lengthy tackle with the size and athletic profile to match up well at the next level. His functional strength needs to improve. Currently, he possesses excellent finesse but needs more toughness and strength. Harrison can be a quality tackle at the next level, best suited for an air-raid attack.
Grade: Round 2
Charles Cross
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Blake Freeland
OT / BYU / 6'8 / 312
Freeland is a long tackle with a great combination of size and mobility. With his large reach, Freeland can effectively use his hands to strike first. He is very quick out of his stance and, for his size, has a solid ability to operate in space. Freeland has solid strength in the run game and uses his length to create holes. Sometimes, he can get too upright and needs to develop a more consistent pass-protection approach. However, with his frame and physical tools, Freeland has the potential to become a starting tackle at the next level.
Grade: Round 3
Connor McDermott
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Tyler Steen
OT / ALABAMA / 6'5 / 325
Steen is a well-rounded tackle with impressive size and physical gifts. He has a solid build with a low center of gravity, allowing him to gain leverage over defenders and use leg drive to push in the run game. Steen has a solid athletic profile. His balance, flexibility, and quickness will allow him to match up well at the next level. His low stance and powerful physical tools will make him an effective player in short-down situations. Steen possesses impressive range for his size and can make blocks at the second level. Despite occasional technical inconsistencies, Steen should be a quality piece on the offensive line.
Grade: Round 3
Donovan Smith
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Carter Warren
OT / PITTSBURGH / 6'5 / 323
Warren is a reliable tackle with a big frame and a ton of upside in pass protection. His length and use of hands allow him to win at the point of attack and effectively sustain blocks. Warren is an instinctive and dependable protector who possesses technical skills off the edge. His age and injury history are the biggest concerns for him as a prospect. However, Warren is a pro-ready prospect who can play on day one. His long-term value may be hindered, but as a plug-and-play early on, Warren could be a steal.
Grade: Round 3
Cam Robinson
11
Matthew Bergeron
OT / SYRACUSE / 6'5 / 322
Bergeron is a thick tackle with versatility and an effective ability in the run game. He has good agility for his size and can fluidly open up his hips at the turn. His footwork and hand placement need a ton of work in pass protection. His fundamentals could be better while protecting the quarterback. His play style might not be the most compatible in today's NFL. However, with Bergeron's experience and strength as a run blocker, I could see a future position change into the interior.
Grade: Round 3
Joel Bitonio
12
Jaelyn Duncan
OT / MARYLAND / 6'6 / 315
Duncan is a long tackle with the agility and quickness to operate in space. He possesses a solid build with room to add size. Duncan's quickness and balance allow him to effectively execute pull blocks and serve as a functional player downfield. His footwork is choppy and often looks lost or out of a play. Duncan's inconsistent technique leads to a wide range of outcomes during a game. Additionally, Duncan struggled against the top competition in college. With his frame and athleticism, he could be a low-end starter or serviceable backup if he develops his technique.
Grade: Round 4
Stone Forsythe
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Wayna Morris
OT / OKLAHOMA / 6'6 / 317
Morris is an extremely athletic tackle with a ton of valuable physical tools. He has the functional strength to push in the run game and sustain blocks as a pass protector. Morris has heavy hands and can win at the point of attack. He thrives on physicality and can finish blocks right away. However, Morris' technique is inconsistent and sometimes gets sloppy. He is not a polished player right now and needs to develop better patience and understanding of the game. His physical tools and frame will allow him to develop his technique and earn a role in the NFL.
Grade: Round 4
Austin Jackson
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Asim Richards
OT / NORTH CAROLINA / 6'4 / 307
Richards is an experienced tackle with a solid frame. His strength in the run game is great, and he uses his length to quickly reach the point of attack. Richards is a cerebral player who can quickly identify packages and react accordingly. With 2500+ snaps, Richards possesses the coveted experience that teams love to see at the next level. However, his pass protection technique could be more consistent. His erratic footwork leads to sloppy fundamentals, and he must clean it up if he wants a role in the NFL. I question Richard's athletic profile but think his intelligence and strength will make him a serviceable backup.
Grade: Round 4
Morgan Moses
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Connor Galvin
OT / BAYLOR / 6'7 / 302
Galvin is a lengthy tackle with athletic upside and experience. He is a long-tenured starter with a high IQ and poise at the line of scrimmage. Galvin possesses impressive mobility and hip fluidity for his size, effectively getting downfield in certain situations. He has room to add weight and needs to add some size to improve his functional strength. Galvin is serviceable in the run game but lacks an aggressive demeanour to finish plays. Galvin may struggle with twitchy edge rushers at the next level but can be a plug-and-play depth guy.
Grade: Round 5
Kellen Diesch
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Ryan Hayes
OT / MICHIGAN / 6'7 / 305
Hayes is an experienced tackle who moves well for his size. He possesses good play strength and can contribute effectively in the run game. Playing at Michigan for multiple years, Hayes has a ton of experience playing high-level competition. However, his technical skills need improvement. His footwork is worrisome in pass protection, and he typically takes the wrong angles. For his size, his arm length is lacking. I don't see Hayes becoming a consistent starter at the next level but a serviceable backup instead.
