2026 NFL Draft Offensive Line Rankings: Spencer Fano, Francis Mauigoa Headline Deep Class

The 2026 NFL Draft offensive line rankings highlight one of the deeper trench classes in recent cycles, particularly at offensive tackle. While there isn’t a unanimous top-five, generational lock at the very top, league evaluators consistently view this as a strong, dependable group with legitimate starter value across the first three rounds.

At tackle, Utah’s Spencer Fano and Miami’s Francis Mauigoa set the tone for a position widely regarded as the strength of the class, with Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor and Georgia’s Monroe Freeling firmly in the mix behind them. The depth is notable, with multiple prospects carrying late Round 1 to early Round 2 grades and plug-and-play traits.

Inside, the 2026 IOL group is built on power, versatility, and functional readiness. Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane anchors a class filled with physical run blockers and multi-scheme fits capable of contributing early. This offensive line class may not feature a clear-cut franchise cornerstone, but it offers quality starters and long-term stability for teams investing in the trenches.

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2026 NFL Draft Offensive Line Rankings

1). Spencer Fano (OT), 6’5”, 304 lbs, Utah

Grade Tier: Near Elite

NFL Projection: Mid-to-Late 1st Round

Analysis: One of the cleanest and highest-floor tackle prospects in the class. Fano combines polished technique, run-game dominance, and NFL-level movement skills. He fires off the ball with urgency, climbs efficiently to the second level, and sustains blocks with consistent leverage control. In pass protection, his footwork and balance project to either tackle spot, with the athletic profile to kick inside if needed. A slightly leaner frame and occasional hand-timing inconsistencies remain minor development areas. Overall, he profiles as a Day 1 starter with Pro Bowl upside.

2). Francis Mauigoa (OT), 6’6”, 315 lbs, Miami

Grade Tier: Near Elite

NFL Projection: Mid-to-Late 1st Round

Analysis: A naturally gifted, scheme-diverse tackle with rare movement skills for his size. Mauigoa pairs balance, recovery quickness, and competitive toughness with steady technical growth. His 2024 tape showed improved efficiency, allowing minimal pressure across high-volume pass sets. He fits both zone and gap systems, offering immediate starting potential. Continued refinement of hand usage and lower-body power could elevate him into franchise tackle territory.

3). Olaivavega Ioane (IOL), 6’4”, 330 lbs, Penn State

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd Round

Analysis: A power-based, plug-and-play interior guard built for physical run schemes. Ioane consistently generates displacement on double teams and anchors against interior power with strong leverage and hand placement. He thrives in downhill and gap concepts, though limited lateral quickness caps his upside in movement-heavy systems. Projects as an early starter at guard in a power-based offense.

4). Monroe Freeling (OT), 6’7”, 315 lbs, Georgia

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd Round

Analysis: A prototype left tackle with high-end traits built on length and pass-protection ability. Freeling mirrors speed effectively and maintains depth in his sets with very good agility for his frame. Run-game leverage and consistency remain developmental areas, but his athletic profile and pedigree point toward long-term blindside starter upside.

5). Kadyn Proctor (OT), 6’7”, 369 lbs, Alabama

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd Round

Analysis: One of the most physically imposing linemen in the class. Proctor overwhelms defenders with size and raw power while flashing surprising lateral agility. Conditioning, leverage consistency, and hand precision remain growth areas, but the ceiling is franchise-left-tackle caliber in a power/gap-based system.

6). Caleb Lomu (OT), 6’5”, 295 lbs, Utah

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd–3rd Round

Analysis: A smooth-moving, technically refined left tackle with strong balance and independent hand usage. Lomu excels in zone or hybrid schemes that prioritize movement and recovery athleticism. Added lower-body strength will determine whether he reaches full franchise LT upside, but his pass-protection floor is among the safest in the class.

7). Max Iheanachor (OT), 6’6”, 330 lbs, Arizona State

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd–3rd Round

Analysis: A traits-heavy tackle with excellent movement skills and developmental upside. Iheanachor’s lateral quickness and twitchy kick slide project well in outside-zone systems. Technical refinement in hand placement and protection recognition will dictate how quickly he becomes a full-time starter, but the athletic ceiling is high.

8). Blake Miller (OT), 6’6”, 315 lbs, Clemson

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd-3rd Round

Analysis: A durable, experienced right tackle with strong zone-scheme fit. Miller flashes smooth footwork and mirror ability but must improve leverage and hand timing against power rushers. Projects as a starting-caliber right tackle with long-term stability in a spread or zone-based offense.

9). Logan Jones (IOL), 6’3”, 293 lbs, Iowa

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 3rd Round

Analysis: A highly athletic, zone-scheme center with elite movement skills and strong mental processing. Jones excels in pass protection with efficient hands and lateral recovery ability. Arm length and mass limitations show up against powerful nose tackles, but he projects as a Day 1 starting center in movement-based systems.

10). Connor Lew (IOL), 6’3”, 300 lbs, Auburn

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd–3rd Round

Analysis: An athletic, technically refined center with high-level processing and movement skills tailored for zone-heavy offenses. Lew plays with natural leverage, strong hand placement, and outstanding lateral agility, consistently handling stunts and twists with poise. His wrestling background shows up in balance and core control. A 2025 ACL tear introduces medical evaluation importance, and he can struggle anchoring versus elite interior power. If healthy, he projects as a long-term starting center in a movement-based system with early starter upside.

11). Emmanuel Pregnon (IOL), 6’5”, 318 lbs, Oregon

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd–3rd Round

Analysis: A powerful, tone-setting interior lineman with plug-and-play guard traits. Pregnon wins first contact with heavy hands, strong grip strength, and a firm anchor in pass protection. He generates displacement in gap concepts and shows adequate mobility for multiple schemes. While not an elite athlete, his size, experience, and functional strength translate immediately. Projects as a long-term starting guard in power or multiple-run offenses.

12). Chase Bisontis (IOL), 6’5”, 315 lbs, Texas A&M

Grade Tier: High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd–3rd Round

Analysis: A light-footed, technically sound interior blocker with balanced movement skills and clean leverage mechanics. Bisontis operates well in both zone and gap concepts, climbing efficiently and redirecting in space. In pass protection, he maintains balance and composure, though occasional oversets and limited recovery length can create vulnerability against twitchy rushers. Projects as an early starter with long-term high-end guard upside in a multiple scheme.

13). Caleb Tiernan (OT), 6’7”, 325 lbs, Northwestern

Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 4th Round

Analysis: A polished, technically advanced lineman who wins through timing, balance, and football intelligence rather than rare traits. Tiernan profiles as a reliable pass protector with guard flexibility, offering immediate swing value. Best suited for pro-style, play-action-heavy offenses that prioritize assignment discipline and protection stability.

14). Jalen Farmer (IOL), 6’5”, 320 lbs, Kentucky

Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 4th–5th Round

Analysis: A power-based right guard built for downhill run schemes. Farmer wins with anchor strength, violent hands, and the ability to generate displacement once engaged. Average lateral agility limits his range in space-heavy systems, but he projects as a rotational guard early with starting upside in gap-oriented offenses.

15). Jake Slaughter (IOL), 6’5”, 308 lbs, Florida

Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 4th Round

Analysis: A technically advanced center with strong pass-protection traits and elite hand placement. Slaughter anchors well for his size and processes interior games quickly. While more positional than dominant in the run game, he thrives in zone or movement-based schemes. Projects as a plug-and-play center with long-term stability and developmental upside.

16). Austin Barber (OT), 6’8”, 320 lbs, Florida

Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 4th–5th Round

Analysis: A physical, experienced lineman best projecting inside at guard despite college LT experience. Barber wins with strength, grip control, and competitive toughness, though average lateral range caps blindside projection. Fits best in run-first, gap or inside-zone systems.

17). Gennings Dunker (OT), 6’5”, 316 lbs, Iowa

Grade Tier: Mid-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 4th Round

Analysis: A rugged, power-based lineman whose temperament and play strength project best inside at guard. Dunker thrives in gap-heavy run schemes, setting tone with physicality and finishing ability. Limited lateral quickness likely shifts him inside at the next level, where he carries starter upside in a run-first offense.

18). Pat Coogan (IOL), 6’5”, 312 lbs, Indiana

Grade Tier: Low-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 6th Round

Analysis: A technically disciplined interior lineman who wins with angles and processing rather than athletic upside. Coogan brings functional strength and awareness versus line games but lacks twitch and recovery ability against NFL-caliber interior disruptors. Projects as a reliable depth piece with spot-start value.

19). Isaiah World (OT), 6’8”, 312 lbs, Oregon

Grade Tier: Low-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: Under Review

Analysis: A high-ceiling developmental tackle with rare length and movement ability for his frame. World flashes elite reach and recovery range but struggles with hand placement, pad level, and consistency in pass protection. Projects as a developmental swing tackle early with long-term starting upside if technique stabilizes.

How We Grade the Offensive Line

Offensive Tackles are evaluated primarily on pass-protection consistency, movement efficiency, and their ability to win on an island against speed and power. Grades are driven by set timing, hand placement, anchor strength versus bull rush, lateral mirror ability, and recovery mechanics when initially beaten. We also weigh length, balance, and scheme versatility — whether a tackle can function on either side and execute both wide-zone and gap concepts. In today’s NFL, independent pass protection carries premium value, so true dropback reliability is the most heavily weighted trait.

Interior Offensive Linemen are graded on anchor strength, leverage control, displacement power, and mental processing. Guards and centers must consistently absorb interior power, secure gap integrity, and communicate against stunts and simulated pressures. We evaluate hand strength, core stability, pad level, and short-area quickness, particularly in confined spaces. While pass protection remains critical, interior grading places greater emphasis on run-game movement and the ability to control the point of attack in both zone and downhill schemes.

Football Scout 365 Grade Scale

Elite

NFL Projection: Top 5–10 Picks (1st Round)

Franchise-altering talent with elite physical tools, advanced processing, and minimal weaknesses. Immediate high-impact starter with difference-making ability.

Near Elite

NFL Projection: Mid-to-Late 1st Round

High-level prospect with strong traits and football intelligence. Expected to become a major contributor early in their career with Pro Bowl upside.

High-End Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 2nd–3rd Round

Projects as a quality NFL starter with strong tools and functional traits. May require refinement but offers consistent impact with development.

Mid-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 4th–5th Round

Dependable starter or high-end rotational player. Solid athletic profile with some limitations that cap ceiling or require scheme fit.

Low-Level Starter Potential

NFL Projection: 6th–7th Round

Developmental prospect with starter upside in defined roles. Inconsistencies in technique, processing, or durability limit long-term ceiling.

Backup Level

NFL Projection: Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA)

Depth player or rotational piece. Functional traits but limited upside for a long-term starting role.

Not NFL Level

NFL Projection: Unlikely to Make NFL Roster

Significant developmental needs across athleticism, technique, or processing. Long-shot to stick at the NFL level.