2026 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Big Board

The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, coming on with a full head of steam in a few weeks. Pro Days and private workouts are ongoing, with teams getting some last-minute research done on prospects. The big boys that protect the glamour quarterbacks get their star turn in this 2026 OT big board. Who are the best of the best offensive tackles in the class? How many will end up in the first round?

In case you missed the previous position groups in the big board series, they are listed below:

Quarterback

Running Back

Wide Receiver

Note: All statistics are courtesy of College Football Reference, and all RAS numbers are courtesy of @MathBomb

Offensive Tackle

1. Francis Mauigoa | 6’5 329 | Miami

If the name sounds familiar, it is because Mauigoa is the brother of Jets linebacker and former Hurricane Francisco. Francis is one of the best tackle prospects in the class and should be a top-ten selection. He’s a right tackle exclusive prospect who started every game in three seasons. He’s a serviceable athlete, thus the high RAS score, but could be even better as a guard. Mauigoa has the frame and power in his hands to make defenders miserable consistently. He was coached well at Miami due to his discipline in maintaining against his assignment. He compares physically to former Tulsa tackle and current Dallas Cowboys lineman Tyler Smith.

Round Projection: Top Ten

RAS: 8.74

Player Comparison: Tyler Smith (Tulsa)

2. Kadyn Proctor | 6’7 352 | Alabama

Proctor is a behemoth with a surprising amount of movement ability. He has the size, athleticism, and ability to become a top-ten tackle in the league. The Iowa native was a five-star recruit who initially signed with Alabama, then transferred to Iowa for a spring, before returning to Alabama in the same period. He started every game that he played in for the past three seasons at left tackle. His frame is massive, and once he locks on, it’s over for the defender. A no-doubt first-round selection with the chance to go higher in the round. His RAS indicates a promising athlete, and Proctor was used in a couple of trick plays that forced defenders to make business decisions. He compares physically and stylistically to Donovan Smith, who played at Penn State before becoming a Chief.

Round Projection: First Round

RAS: 8.79

Player Comparison: Donovan Smith

3. Morgan Freeling | 6’7 315 | Georgia

Freeling is a true junior with less than two full seasons of experience at left tackle, so teams are going off unproven potential. He’s an elite athlete with great size and length that teams salivate over as a tackle prospect. The former Bulldogs star has medical questions, as he missed chunks of time throughout his career due to shoulder and ankle issues. His athleticism will get him by in tough situations until he develops more sand in his pants. The length surprises defenders, but the frame allows them to get into him and nullifies any leverage advantage. His profile should get him drafted in the first round, possibly as a top 15 selection. Freeling knocked on the door of a perfect 10 RAS score but fell agonizingly short with a 9.99. He compares physically and stylistically to Kolton Miller.

Round Projection: First Round

RAS: 9.99

Player Comparison: Kolton Miller

4. Spencer Fano | 6’5 311 | Utah

The former Utah Ute kicked out to right tackle for the past two seasons after starting his career at left tackle with the emergence of Caleb Lomu. It was a Tristen Wirfs-type situation at Utah with Fano being better utilized on the right side. Teams will love his versatility potential, though, or opt to keep him on the right side until the time is right, like Penei Sewell. Fano is another tackle prospect who tested well enough to fall just short of achieving a perfect 10 on the RAS. He’s a tremendous athlete for the position, but has issues dealing with more powerful defenders. A tight end’s athleticism in a tackle frame is one way to put it. He’s a surefire first-round selection, even though his weaknesses may grade him as a Day 2 pick. His physical and stylistic comparison is to Minnesota’s Ezra Cleveland.

Round Projection: First Round

RAS: 9.80

Player Comparison: Ezra Cleveland

5. Max Iheanachor | 6’6 321 | Arizona State

Iheanachor’s draft process has been a case study in elevating a stock into the first round with an outstanding cycle. He earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl, where he shone and continued his ascent during the Combine. He performed very well and earned a score of 9.86 on the RAS scale. There’s significant potential for him in the future, as he picked up the sport within the past five years. He doesn’t have as many flaws in his game as other prospects, but he lacks experience, so it’s an interesting catch-22.

The former Sun Devils right tackle possesses the size and athleticism that teams dream about. He’s like a moldable ball of clay for a team that drafts him in the first round, given his traits and inexperience. However, he only played right tackle in college, so a potential transition to left could be troublesome. Iheanachor compares physically to Bears right tackle Darnell Wright.

Round Projection: First Round to Second Round

RAS: 9.86

Player Comparison: Darnell Wright

6. Blake Miller | 6’7 317 | Clemson

Clemson’s iron man, who never missed a start in four seasons at right tackle with a little left tackle action mixed in. If a team wants a plug-and-play right tackle, then Miller is your man. He has the size and length that teams covet in tackle prospects, along with above-average athleticism. The testing numbers are off-the-charts excellent, and the experience facing a variety of pass rushers pays off. He’s an athletic monster who fires off the ball just as well as he dances with the pass rusher. However, like most taller tackles, he does have leverage issues at times against smaller defenders. All in all, he’s a Day 2 selection and an early one at that. He compares physically to former Indiana tackle prospect Jason Spriggs.

Round Projection: Day 2

RAS: 9.90

Player Comparison: Jason Spriggs

7. Caleb Lomu | 6’6 313 | Utah

Lomu is the other highly rated bookend tackle from the Utah program, receiving serious first-round interest. He’s a primetime athlete as his RAS numbers indicate. The former Ute started every game at left tackle (minus the bowl game opt-out) for the past two seasons. His athleticism is the calling card that he hangs onto and explodes off the snap well. Lateral quickness as a cat and punishes slower defenders, but can be caught by quicker defenders using power. The strength just isn’t there yet, and having less than 2 years of starting experience is a detriment. He is physically similar to former Raiders tackle Alex Leatherwood. Teams will need to be patient with his development as a Day 2 tackle.

Round Projection: Day 2

RAS: 9.79

Player Comparison: Alex Leatherwood

8. Kage Casey | 6’6 310 | Boise State

Casey was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Broncos, never missing a game during that span as long as he was healthy. He chose to declare early for the draft as a redshirt junior rather than return for a senior season, and he opted out of the bowl game. However, teams will be somewhat leery of his medical history as a shoulder injury affected his first season on campus.

He has tackle size, but his foot speed is slightly below average for the position. The former BSU franchise blocker relies on wit and guile, fooling oncoming defenders more than his physical profile. He has shot up the draft boards like a rocket during the process, thanks to his veteran know-how and frame. There’s a slight chance that he could go in the first round, but Day 2 is more likely. He profiles similarly to former Wisconsin tackle Ricky Wagner.

Round Projection: Day 2

RAS: 5.46

Player Comparison: Ricky Wagner

9. J.C Davis | 6’4 322 | Illinois

Davis transferred to Illinois for the 2025 season and thrived with the Illini as a left tackle exclusive prospect. While his measureables aren’t ideal for a tackle, he does have the arm length and wingspan to stay there. However, there could be a team that thinks about moving him inside to guard. He’s a smooth operator and made it look easy against pass rushers despite the increased level of competition. Davis is a well-built tackle prospect and operates like a machine that needs little maintenance. The RAS number could indicate that a move to the interior is a better long-term decision for him. A team would do well to draft him on Day 3 and let him develop into a swing guard/tackle with the potential to start. He projects similarly to Nick Kazcur.

Round Projection: Middle Day 3

RAS: 6.53

Player Comparison: Nick Kazcur

10. Fa’alili Fa’amoe | 6’5 311 | Wake Forest

The Wake Forest transfer first started his career at Washington State before following coach Jake Diekert to Winston-Salem. His RAS score indicates that he isn’t a great athlete but a functional one. He converted to the offensive line before the 2022 season, but injuries have limited his impact. Fa’amoe has the size and athleticism to intrigue teams enough to watch the tape more and take him on Day 3. The former Demon Deacon played right tackle at both stops in his collegiate career, but a move to guard could suit him better. His size and length are serviceable at tackle as well. His physical traits are compared to those of current Titans’ left tackle Dan Moore, Jr. He earned an invitation to the East-West Shrine Game.

Round Projection: Middle to Late Day 3

RAS: 5.82

Player Comparison: Dan Moore, Jr

11. Markel Bell | 6’9 346 | Miami

Bell is a monstrously giant human being, coming in at 6’9, 346 at the Combine, since he couldn’t weigh in at the Senior Bowl due to inclement weather-related travel delays. True to form, the raw power shines through in his game. He occupied left tackle for the Hurricanes while a much more highly touted prospect, Francisco Mauigoa, manned the right side. Bell has more athleticism than he’s been given credit for, but strength and length are the dominant features of his game. Like most tackles his size, smaller and quicker pass rushers can lean into him, erasing all of his leverage, and he gets in trouble. Once he locks on, it’s generally over for the defender since he’s so massive. He projects as a developmental tackle project taken in the middle of Day 3. Bell compares physically and stylistically to Marcus Cannon.

Round Projection: Middle to Late Day 3

RAS: N/A

Player Comparison: Marcus Cannon

12. Travis Burke | 6’9 325 | Memphis

The former Memphis tackle started his career at Gardner-Webb and FIU before calling the Liberty Bowl his final collegiate home. He’s a typical tackle for his size who has leverage concerns against smaller defenders who lean into him. However, he plays with aggression, and his athleticism can catch pass rushers unaware, but his lateral agility needs work. Burke’s transfer up two levels in college football speaks to his talent and work ethic. While Memphis isn’t a major power, it’s still a program with ambition. The physical tools are there for a team to mold on Day 3. His testing numbers powered him through a great offseason, scoring a shade over 9.00 RAS. He compares physically to Josh Jones and Duane Brown.

Round Projection: Early to Middle Day 3

RAS: 9.05

Player Comparison: Josh Jones / Duane Brown

13. Drew Shelton | 6’5 313 | Penn State

Shelton apprenticed for the left tackle spot behind Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace before taking the reins at the position himself in 2024. The 2025 season was painful for the Nitnany Lions, but Shelton did well enough to merit a Senior Bowl invitation. He’s a premium athlete for the position and tested well during the offseason, earning an 8.5 on the RAS scale. Shelton is more finesse than raw power in his game and is mobile enough to keep oncoming pass rushers at bay. He fires off the ball well and quickly reaches the second level when asked. The former PSU tackle projects as a developmental starter taken during the middle of Day 3. He profiles similarly to former Maryland youngster Jaelyn Duncan.

Round Projection: Middle to Day 3

RAS: 8.50

Player Comparison: Jaelyn Duncan