Offensive Tackles

OT1: Josh Simmons, Ohio State

Josh Simmons is a high-upside, physically gifted offensive tackle with the tools to become a reliable pass protector at the next level. His athleticism stands out—he moves fluidly, shows good balance, and has the strength to anchor against power while mirroring speed. His pass set technique is advanced, and he stays square with poise against stunts and blitzes. In the run game, however, he’s less consistent. He has quickness off the ball and pulls well, but struggles to sustain and finish blocks at both the first and second levels. While he flashes the movement to get into position, he doesn’t consistently drive or control defenders. He also shows occasional mental lapses, especially when reacting to inside counter moves or late assignment changes. His instincts are still developing, and while his size isn’t a weakness, it’s not a standout trait either. The primary concern with Simmons is the knee injury he sustained last year, which teams will need to monitor closely leading up to the draft. While the medical issues could affect his evaluation, his film shows a player with starting potential and the upside to develop into a high-level contributor as long as he stays healthy.

Grade: Round 1

OT2: Will Campbell, LSU

Will Campbell is a smart, powerful offensive tackle with the strength of an ox, solid technique, and a reliable anchor in pass protection. He consistently shows good awareness against stunts and typically makes sound decisions. Campbell is also a capable puller and does well when climbing to the second level, showing surprising mobility for his size. While he shows enough initial quickness to survive, it's not a strength, and he doesn’t always reach his spot with a stable base. He tends to overextend and lose his balance when engaging defenders, particularly at the first level, which leads to inconsistent results in the run game. Additionally, Campbell struggles at times with counters, particularly spin and inside moves. Many of his concerns trace back to his shorter arms, but if he can learn to compensate with his technique and positioning, he should be just fine. Overall, Campbell is a dependable and physical lineman who will be a good starter in the league. Still, his ceiling may be limited by average athleticism and some inconsistency in the run game. While some project him as an interior offensive lineman, his playstyle and build suggest he’s a tackle until proven otherwise.

Grade: Round 1

OT3: Kelvin Banks Jr, Texas

Kelvin Banks is a well-rounded offensive tackle who grades out as solid in nearly every key area but lacks elite traits that would separate him from others in this class. He offers a balanced skill set with decent size, good strength, and enough athleticism to hold his own in both the run and pass game. Banks shows good mobility and power when pulling and working to the second level, and his hand usage is one of the stronger aspects of his game. In pass protection, Banks is generally competent but far from clean. His pass set technique can get sloppy, especially when he overextends with his arms and doesn’t match it with his lower body. He often overcommits to inside moves, leaving himself vulnerable to counters and speed around the edge. His footwork is inconsistent, and he doesn’t always maintain square shoulders against outside rushers. In the run game, Banks brings strong initial contact but lacks the vertical push at the first level to be considered a mauler. Overall, Banks is a dependable tackle prospect with few glaring weaknesses but also limited standout qualities. He projects as a starting-caliber lineman whose floor is relatively high, but his ceiling may be capped unless he sharpens his technique and becomes more consistent.

Grade: Round 1

OT4: Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota

Aireontae Ersery is a powerful, physically imposing offensive tackle with a big frame and strong hands. He’s quick off the ball with an explosive kick step and shows solid awareness in picking up stunts. His size and strength allow him to dominate in short areas and make him solid as a run blocker at the first level. However, his stiff hips and hand placement need improvement, specifically in pass protection, where he struggles against speed and counter moves. Additionally, he could improve his blocking at the second level and work on maintaining better leverage to enhance his balance and power. With adjustments to his technique, footwork, and consistency in both run blocking and pass protection, Ersery has the potential to develop into a solid starter at the next level. 

Grade: Round 2

OT5: Armand Membou, Missouri

Armand Membou is a quick-footed offensive tackle with solid pass protection technique and impressive movement skills. He excels with his kick step and footwork in pass protection, quickly getting to his spot and handling speed rushers effectively. His hand placement and grip strength are also assets, allowing him to reset his hands when needed in pass pro. However, Membou’s biggest issue lies in his play strength, as he struggles to finish blocks, particularly in the run game. He lacks pop in his hands when anchoring, which creates problems against stronger edge rushers. His ability to sustain blocks is highly inconsistent, and his hand placement and overall body positioning in the run game often limit his ability to generate power. He’s also occasionally late in identifying stunts, a reflection of his overall lack of instincts. While Membou can be effective in pass protection and potentially develop into a decent starter, his strength limitations, run-blocking inconsistencies, and mental lapses raise questions about his reliability at the next level.

Grade: Round 2

OT6: Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College

Ozzy Trapilo is a massive offensive tackle with impressive size and length that give him a solid foundation to build on at the next level. He gets off the ball quickly, has a decent initial kick step in pass protection, and flashes strong hands with the ability to reset and maintain inside placement. His length helps him recover and mitigate some technical lapses, especially against power and counters. Trapilo also shows good awareness of stunts and handles them well. However, his pad level and leverage are recurring issues. He often plays too high, which affects both his ability to anchor and generate push in the run game. He struggles with balance, frequently overextending or lowering his head, which compromises his posture and leaves him vulnerable to speed rushers. While he occasionally flashes the ability to climb to the second level or finish blocks, he’s inconsistent in both areas and often loses contact too early. His pulling is sluggish, and he lacks the hip fluidity to adjust effectively on the move. Trapilo’s physical tools, especially his length and upper-body strength, give him a decent floor, but he’ll need to clean up his footwork, leverage, and finishing ability to develop into a reliable starter.

Grade: Round 3

OT7: Josh Conerly Jr, Oregon

Josh Conerly is a light-footed offensive tackle with good movement skills and flashes of solid pass protection technique. He’s smooth getting into his set and shows the ability to mirror speed rushers, with clean footwork on pulls and reach blocks. His ability to climb to the second level and handle stunts adds value, and when he's able to latch on in pass pro, he can flash some functional strength. But Conerly’s game is held back by major technique and strength issues. His hand placement is consistently poor, often landing on the side or back of defenders, which saps his ability to generate power and creates holding risks. He doesn’t anchor well, with narrow feet and a high pad level that makes him easy to walk back. His grip strength is limited, and when defenders shed his blocks, he often loses balance or looks unprepared to recover. While he can land the occasional pancake in pass pro, his inconsistency in sustaining blocks and a clear lack of pop in his punch remain big concerns, especially in the run game. Conerly’s athleticism and flashes of pass protection ability give him developmental upside, but he’ll need to dramatically improve his technique and add functional strength to hold up as a starter at the next level.

Grade: Round 3

OT8: Cameron Williams, Texas

Cameron Williams is a high-level athlete at offensive tackle with impressive size, mobility, and run-blocking ability. He shows great initial quickness off the ball and has the foot speed to pull and climb to the second level with ease. His power in the run game is notable—he plays with good strength at the point of attack and can displace defenders at the first level. As a run blocker, he brings a lot to the table with his athletic tools and ability to execute movement-based assignments. However, his pass protection is extremely raw. He struggles to anchor against power, lets defenders into his chest far too often, and doesn’t move his feet quickly enough to protect his outside shoulder. His hand placement is inconsistent—too wide, too soft, and occasionally just misses entirely. Despite his athleticism, his technique and awareness in pass protection are well below the standard, leading to frequent losses against both speed and counter moves. His inability to translate run-game power into pass pro strength may point to underlying core strength issues. Williams has high-end tools and flashes of dominance in the run game, but he’s currently a liability in pass protection and needs significant technical refinement and mental development to tap into his full potential.

Grade: Round 3

OT9: Marcus Mbow, Purdue

Marcus Mbow is an undersized but highly athletic offensive tackle with quick feet and impressive movement skills. His ability to pull and work in space stands out, especially on perimeter runs where his range and flexibility shine. Mbow exaggerates his arm motion in his kick step, but it makes the power and force he generates with his feet noticeable. His mobility allows him to reach the second level with ease, though he rarely finishes blocks when he gets there. He plays with a noticeable edge and effort despite his lack of size, showing flashes of physicality and aggression that project well if his frame can develop. However, Mbow’s lack of size and play strength severely limit his ability to hold up in both phases. He struggles to anchor against power and lacks the grip strength and hand placement to consistently handle speed rushers. His pass protection suffers from footwork breakdowns, and he can get turned around or off-balance far too easily. The same inconsistency shows up in the run game: there are plays where he runs his feet and finishes well, followed by reps where he’s easily shed or doesn’t land his hands properly. Mbow is a high-upside developmental prospect who flashes serious tools in space, but his lack of functional strength, hand technique, and overall consistency will need major refinement before he’s ready to contribute at the next level.

Grade: Round 4

OT10: Charles Grant, William & Mary

Charles Grant is a raw but toolsy offensive tackle with intriguing athletic traits and good strength. He plays with quick feet in the run game and shows solid initial quickness, particularly when executing reach blocks, where he demonstrates the ability to get his hips around defenders effectively. His length and stride give him decent range on pulls, and he displays noticeable power at the second level when he’s able to engage cleanly. While his pull timing and finishing need improvement, the raw traits suggest a developmental upside. That said, Grant plays far too high, which compromises his leverage and balance in pass protection. His hand placement is a major issue, often landing too high or around the shoulders, resulting in a lack of control and potential holding concerns. Despite these flaws, his play strength helps him survive reps where his technique falters. Overall, Grant is a developmental prospect with enough movement skills and strength, but he’ll need technical development to carve out a long-term role at the next level.

Grade: Round 4