Top 10 offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft

By Owain Jones

Offensive tackles always go off the board early, and the 2026 NFL Draft should be no different. This year’s class brings a blend of polish, power, and upside on both sides of the offensive line, with a combination of players who flash rare physical traits and players who offer top-tier technique and refinement.

Our 2026 NFL Draft offensive tackle rankings lean heavily on film, focusing on how each player controls the edge, where growth still shows up, and how their game projects forward.

2026 NFL Draft offensive Tackle Rankings

10. Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame

Smooth movement defines Aamil Wagner’s game on the right side. He glides through pass sets with calm footwork, staying square and guiding rushers beyond the pocket rather than chasing. Length consistently works in his favor, naturally widening the arc and keeping defenders from getting into his chest cleanly. He looks comfortable climbing to linebackers and handling space in zone concepts, showing real athletic ease for a tackle listed at 6’6” and 300 pounds.

Because of that size, there are still moments where power becomes the separator. Stronger edge rushers can walk Wagner back before he fully settles into his base, and hand timing occasionally drifts early in reps. In the run game, he sustains blocks well but doesn’t always create knockback. With added functional strength and continued technical growth, the Notre Dame right tackle projects as a steady NFL starter with room to climb if he can add functional mass.

9. Jude Bowry, Boston College

Jude Bowry plays the position with a trench-first mentality. Everything about his game leans into physicality, from the heavy pop in his hands to the way he displaces defenders in the run game. Power rush attempts rarely move him off his spot, and his leverage allows him to sit down and protect pocket depth consistently. That strength shows up naturally despite his 6’6”, 311-pound frame.

But he can be stressed by speed. Quicker rushers force Bowry into oversets, and recovery becomes difficult once beaten cleanly. His recognition of twists and delayed pressure needs to continue to improve as well. Even so, Bowry’s anchor, finishing demeanor, and comfort in pro-style protections give him a strong projection as an NFL tackle, with potential flexibility inside if needed.

8. Austin Barber, Florida

Austin Barber’s tape feels calm and controlled from snap to snap. He mirrors rushers with patience, keeping his posture clean and rarely crossing his feet in pass sets. Balance seldom leaves him, even when defenders try to convert speed to power. His hands consistently stay inside the frame, and he executes stunts smoothly, showing natural instincts as a left tackle.

Strength is the area that he most needs to improve, however. At 6’6” and 314, Barber tends to win with intelligent positioning rather than force, allowing decisive rushers to compress the pocket early in reps. In the run game, he sustains more than he displaces. There are also moments where he oversets to protect the edge, opening inside lanes. Still, his consistency and polish project him as a potential high-floor NFL starter.

7. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Few tackle prospects ever look more imposing stepping onto the field than Kayden Proctor. At 6’7” and 366 pounds, the Alabama left tackle uses his massive frame, long reach, and raw power to overwhelm defenders when he lands first contact immediately. He has grown noticeably more patient in pass protection, letting rushers declare before striking, while his base strength absorbs bull rush attempts with ease once his base is set. In the run game, he consistently moves bodies and opens clear lanes.

However, there are still moments where aggression works against him. Because of his hulking size, leaning forward can lead to balance slips, and elite bend rushers can emphasize his outside shoulder. It means that Proctor will likely have to lose significant weight at the next level and be more conditioned to holding up on an island. Furthermore, hand timing also remains a work in progress late in drives, once fatigue sets in.

6. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

The physical tools jump out immediately with Max Iheanachor. His long frame naturally widens the pocket, and when technique aligns, he cuts off speed rushers with surprising ease. In the run game, he rolls through contact with force, generating displacement on down blocks and combo schemes. There’s a level of athletic movement in space that hints at special upside on the blindside, despite him being so new to football, having only started playing in JUCO.

Unsurprisingly, there are still moments where the rawness shows. Pass sets can rush early, his hands drift wide, and his balance issues pop up when he overleans into opponents. The Arizona State product needs to refine his counters further to gain leverage to negate this. Recognition of stunts also continues to develop. Patience is key with Iheanachor, as picking him will be very much a ceiling play. With development and refinement, he could become one of the premier tackles in the class.

5. Blake Miller, Clemson

Blake Miller blends size with fluid movement in a way that stands out for a right tackle. He covers ground well in pass protection, landing a strong initial punch that often controls reps early. His anchor continues to improve against power, and in the run game, he brings a physical edge that consistently creates movement and sets the tone up front.

At times, technical lapses do creep in. His hand timing can drift early, balance occasionally tips forward when Miller tries to dominate blocks, and complex pressure looks still strains his processing. Listed at 6’6” and 315 pounds, the Clemson offensive lineman’s athletic build, strength profile, and competitive demeanor point toward a high-upside NFL starter with continued growth ahead.

4. Monroe Freeling, Georgia

Monroe Freeling moves like a much smaller lineman despite his towering 6’7”, 315-pound build. His lateral quickness and fluid hips allow him to stay comfortably in front of speed rushers, while his long reach keeps defenders from disengaging cleanly. In the run game, he fires off with burst and handles space blocking naturally, whether climbing to linebackers or sealing edges.

But there are still growing pains to work through. He can be too impatient in his sets, opening inside lanes for counters as he lacks anticipation for leverage, and hand timing remains inconsistent. Anchor strength against bigger power rushers can also show signs of restraint, and recognition and awareness of pass rush moves can be late. Freeling’s rare athletic profile gives him high-end upside as a long-term NFL tackle with more to unlock.

3. Caleb Lomu, Utah

Balance and control sit at the heart of Caleb Lomu’s game. He mirrors rushers with effortless smoothness, staying square and controlling plays rather than chasing them. His hand placement is clean, controlled, and repeatable, and his pressure processing keeps him connected without drifting out of position. Everything about his movement screams natural blindside protector as he allowed zero sacks in 2025.

Maintaining strength is where Lomu needs to keep improving. Powerful rushers can push the pocket early before he stabilizes, and his finishing style overarches and leans, being more secure than punishing. There are also moments where oversets open inside windows. Playing at 6’6” and 308 pounds, Lomu’s technical polish, awareness, and footwork project him as an early NFL starter with first-round caliber traits with high upside as he adds weight.

2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami

Power meets polish in Mauigoa’s game, who is solid in every facet of the game. He consistently displaces defenders in the run game, rolling his hips through contact and grinding out quiet gains. In pass protection, his wide base and calm posture allow him to control his set depth while neutralizing bull rush attempts. Few tackles look more adept and physically ready for Sundays.

Although there are still moments where inside counters highlight Mauigoa’s footwork, his feet can stall after initial contact, and rushers can test his edge by attacking his inside shoulder. His aggressive finishing style can also lead to balance slips late in reps. Built at 6’6” and 315 pounds, Mauigoa’s dominance, technique, and demeanor project him as a franchise right tackle from day one.

1. Spencer Fano, Utah

Consistency, composure, and control define Spencer Fano’s game. His pass protection is silky smooth and square, where he cuts off rush angles with ease while maintaining outstanding balance through contact. The Utah right tackle strikes cleanly inside the frame, counters hands naturally, and processes stunts and blitzes at a high level, showcasing great anticipation and presnap awareness that led him to concede 0 sacks and 0 QB hits last season. Calm under pressure, he rarely looks rushed or out of control. But behind that calm mindset is a fierce, nasty physicality that puts opponents in the ground in the run game.

While Fano looks every bit like a top 10 selection, there are moments where he loses leverage to bigger power rushers, compressing the pocket slightly before he re-anchors. His arm length is more average compared to elite outliers. Fano’s game is built on technique, and so when that fails, his limitations are exposed. Even so, playing around 6’6” and 308 pounds, Fano’s polish, reliability, and snap-to-snap steadiness make him one of the safest early first-round projections in the class.

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