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- Logan Brown – Kansas
Brown is a true right tackle with a prototypical tackle frame. His length and weight distribution is solid, while his ability to mirror defenders in pass protection proves that he is a great athlete. Brown packs a strong punch and is a road grader in the run game. His flexibility on the edge helps him be a producer and stop pressure in its tracks. Sometimes he leaves the edge open to counters and his consistency is still improving. Brown’s slow recognition and limited pro-style access will be a cause for concern as he transitions to the league. His medical history is not clean but there is some sleeper potential here.
Player Comparisons: Alex Leatherwood / Trent Scott
Projection: 5th– 6th Round
Best Fits: Bengals, Chiefs, Cardinals (Wild Card – Bears)
- Emery Jones Jr. – LSU
Jones is another right tackle with flexibility, natural knee bend and patience as a blocker. His leverage is solid and he packs a massive punch upon initial contact. His movement is pretty fluid as he clears out space as a tough run blocker. His heavy lower half helps him anchor but his feet sometimes just stop moving. He needs to clean up his footwork and not present such a soft corner.
Player Comparisons: Tyler Steen / Leroy Watson
Projection: 4th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Buccaneers, Commanders, Giants (Wild Card – Patriots)
- Jack Nelson – Wisconsin
Nelson can either align at left tackle, right tackle or guard. His experience at multiple position, length and strong anchor in pass protection will lead to his NFL alure. Nelson is a nasty finisher in the run game, durability is not a question and his football IQ is evident. Nelson lacks elite quickness, often sets with a narrow base and his lack of twitch makes it difficult to recover when beaten initially.
Player Comparisons: Blake Fisher / Walker Little
Projection: 5th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Rams, Steelers, Texans (Wild Card – Chiefs)
- Anthony Belton – NC State
Belton is a true left tackle with adequate size, length and quick feet. His strong anchor and hand usage makes him an imposing force on the edge. Belton is excellent on initial contact, has a high football IQ and is a durable blindside protector. His pad level is sometimes inconsistent causing him to struggle with speed on the edge. His flexibility and agility has room to improve and there is a lack of a mean streak that would be nice to have on the line.
Players Comparisons: Matt Goncalves / Larry Borom
Projection: 4th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Giants, Commanders, Bears (Wild Card – Bengals)
- Ozzy Trapilo – Boston College
Trapilo is a tall tackle with an imposing frame and the ability to play at either left or right tackle. He is tough in pass protection with heavy hands and the ability to anchor. Mentally he processes stunts and blitzes quickly and his length helps him pick that up with ease. Trapilo is a durable, nasty finisher with versatility that NFL teams covet. Trapilo is a natural waist bender which limits his lateral agility and causes him to lunge. He needs to refine some technique especially in the run game before his rookie season.
Player Comparisons: Blake Freeland / Ryan Van Demark
Projection: 4th – 5th Round
Best Fits: Ravens, Bengals, Titans (Wild Card – Browns)
- Ajani Cornelius – Oregon
Cornelius is best at right tackle but his top-tier length and reach makes him an elite pass protector regardless of where he is aligned. He has superb lateral movement for a man of his size and his base and anchor is also solid. Cornelius is a versatile run blocker with nasty finishing ability and a high football IQ. His durability is another important asset. Cornelius lacks elite athleticism and his hands are inconsistent. His power five experience is limited and he will sometimes struggle with elite speed on the edge.
Player Comparisons: Nicholas Petit-Frere / Abraham Lucas
Projection: 4th – 5th Round
Best Fits: Cardinals, Steelers, Bengals (Wild Card – Seahawks)
- Hollin Pierce – Rutgers
Pierce is an underrated prospect as a massive offensive tackle with road grader power. His heavy hands, plus awareness, mauler mentality and toughness could make him a really good tackle at the next level. Pierce can anchor with ease but he is heavy footed. His limited twitch, lack of range and raw talent will result in a bit of a project. The ceiling looks promising though because you can teach size or even natural demeanor.
Player Comparisons: Dawand Jones / Jordan Mailata
Projection: 4th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Buccaneers, Jets, Ravens (Wild Card – Titans)
- Wyatt Milum – West Virginia
Milum is a solid left tackle who excels in pass protection. He could play some center or right tackle if needed, but he best translates on the left side. Milum is durable, a strong run blocker, has a high IQ and displays great athleticism. Overall, he is a well-rounded player. Milum lacks the ideal size to anchor against bigger defensive linemen and needs to bend his knees more consistently. He didn’t really have enough reps versus top-tier talent in college and his body language for run and pass is a dead giveaway. If he cleans up some things, he could be a good starter.
Player Comparisons: Teven Jenkins / Thayer Munford Jr.
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Browns, Rams, Patriots (Wild Card – Chiefs)
- Aireontae Ersery – Minnesota
Ersery is a left tackle that happens to be a run blocking monster. He has an imposing frame, creates lanes and drives through his opponents. His lateral agility is decent for his size and his anchor is really strong. He could be a guard candidate depending on the team he ends up with but staying at left tackle might be best for him. His football IQ and durability are up to par as well. Ersery will struggle with some speed and his pad level gets too high at times. His hand timing is a work in progress and he will need an adjustment period for NFL speed.
Player Comparisons: Evan Neal / Darian Kinnard
Projection: 4th – 5th Round
Best Fits: Bears, Steelers, Giants (Wild Card – Cardinals)
- Grey Zabel – North Dakota State
Zabel is a versatile offensive lineman with tackle or guard potential. He often gets good leverage, pieces together combo blocks and fights in pass protection. His processing speed is elite and his hand strength and instincts are also solid. Zabel is always one to finish plays to the whistle. His mobility is another elite trait in his tool belt. Zabel’s below average arm length and size is his biggest knock. Sometimes he gets too narrow in pass protection and his hand placement gets erratic or too high. If Zabel can get stronger, then he should be fine in the NFL.
Player Comparisons: Liam Eichenberg / Luke Goedeke
Projection: 2nd – 4th Round
Best Fits: Seahawks, Ravens, Bengals (Wild Card – Rams)
- Armand Membou – Missouri
Membou is a right tackle with great speed getting to the second level. His body control, quick pop in his hands and ability to process stunts and blitzes showcases his high-end athlete calling card. Membou is a relentless finisher as well. He is a shorter prospect and lacks ideal tackle length. Sometimes Membou becomes overaggressive and loses consistency in his play. He need to sometimes reel this in so that he can be a reliable offensive lineman.
Player Comparisons: Dylan Parham / Wanya Morris
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Cardinals, Bengals, Texans (Wild Card – Commanders)
- Cameron Williams – Texas
Williams is a heavy and hard to move right tackle. He packs a punch in pass protection and runs over defenders as a dominant downhill blocker. His plus arm length, ability to square up and engage at the second level and strong anchor rounds him out as a pretty complete tackle. The nasty demeanor and raw power of Williams is scary for opposing defenses as well. He has some guard potential due to his limited change of direction ability and kick slide that gets exposed to counter inside. Williams doesn’t match up well versus elite speed and his hands need to become more consistent in strike zone location. If he can widen his base and clean up a few other items, he may be able to stay at tackle. Regardless of where he goes, Williams has the makings of a threat in a run-heavy scheme.
Player Comparisons: Penei Sewell / Mike Onwenu
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Steelers, Jets, Bears (Wild Card – Buccaneers)
- Jonah Savaiinaea – Arizona
Savaiinaea can play at four of the five offensive line spots – both tackle and guard positions. This versatility, along with his quickness out of his stance, big body and high football IQ makes him a top-tier offensive line prospect. He possesses nice lateral agility, good footwork and balance is solid. Savaiinaea has a strong core and great grip strength, allowing him to control his opponents when latched. His awareness and solid arm length also help with his versatility on the line. His hand placement could use some work and he tends to bend at the waist instead of with his knees. He is a bit heavy footed versus counters and his range as a run blocker is limited.
Player Comparisons: Darnell Wright / Taliese Fuaga
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Bears, Seahawks, Chiefs (Wild Card – Patriots)
- Josh Conerly Jr. – Oregon
Conerly is a left tackle with elite foot speed, long arms and excellent initial contact with defenders. He has the lateral agility to mirror edge rushers with ease, looks nimble on the field and has a high football IQ. He is elite in pass protection, knows how to string together combo blocks and always plays with a high motor. Conerly could afford to add some strength, work on his grip and anchor with more confidence versus power rushers. Sometimes he played too high and would grab when beaten, drawing penalties.
Player Comparisons: Broderick Jones / Caedan Wallace
Projection: Late 1st – 2nd Round
Best Fits: Buccaneers, Commanders, Texans (Wild Card – Ravens)
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