Offensive tackle is shaping up to be one of the premier position groups in the 2026 NFL Draft. At the top, prospects such as Francis Mauigoa and Spencer Fano headline the class, but the strength of the group extends well beyond Round 1, with quality starters and developmental options likely to be available into Days 2 and 3.
Dive into the latest PFF Big Board and the PFF Mock Draft Simulator to assess the 2026 NFL Draft offensive tackle class for yourself.
Here’s a breakdown of what each top tackle brings to the table, along with the areas they’ll need to refine at the next level. For the full ranking of draft prospects, along with their three-year player grades and position rankings, click here.
PFF Predictive Big Board Rank: 11
Strengths
Big, thick body adequate for playing offensive line in the pros
Keeps weight on his inside foot to be ready for inside counters
Doesn’t mind dictating contact with a strong, quick punch
Arm length appears adequate for offensive tackle play
Wide base and footwork with a strong anchor to neutralize bull rushes
Has a quick first step that he converts into displacement power
Fast feet in his kick slides
Weaknesses
Weight can get too far onto his toes, leading to lunges and overextended leg drive
Fast feet, but limited stretch in his kick slides in pass protection, which can make his outside shoulder easier to get around
Needs to improve anticipation of where rushers are coming from and where his help is
Spencer Fano, Utah
PFF Predictive Big Board Rank: 18
Strengths
Light on his feet; impressive lateral movement to recover without lunging
Good potential as an outside-zone blocker due to his coordinated movement skills
“Angles” defenders well to wall off rushers without imposing strength
Competitive player who plays through the whistle
Has the athletic fluidity to be an effective pass blocker
Constant leg drive allows him to overcome a lack of displacement power
Vice-grip hands
Weaknesses
Light on the scale and on the field for an OT
Doesn’t naturally generate a ton of power at contact
Needs to get stronger to have a more consistent anchor
Inconsistent hand placement in pass protection, often too wide at the shoulders
Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
PFF Predictive Big Board Rank: 25
Strengths
His behemoth frame naturally makes him tough to get around or through
Well-distributed weight for such a high number
Has a good initial first step in pass protection despite his size
Good balance and core strength to absorb pass rushers’ power and anchor
Imposing upper-body power
Can anchor quickly with his size and technique
Good hand technique, up and at the ready, before and after the initial punch
Weaknesses
Naturally harder for him to cover a lot of ground, given his overall size
Feet are heavy after his initial step; it's hard to get to target points in pass protection
Can struggle to redirect his power and feet against stunts
Sometimes wants to push rushers instead of truly standing them up and staying in front
Has the power to be more patient and not dip his head and lunge as much
Arm length could be on the shorter side, which will bring up talk of a potential move to guard
Caleb Lomu, Utah
PFF Predictive Big Board Rank: 29
Strengths
Looks like an NFL OT every snap
Adequate frame and arm length
Good mover in zone-blocking schemes
Finisher’s mentality
Very good core strength and posture to hand-fight and stay in front of rushers
Very good eyes for where the pressure is coming from
Shows an understanding of when to snatch bull rushers
Weaknesses
Hands can be a tad late to fire and initiate contact
The pad level is generally high
Can miss on aiming points when flashing his hands
Still gaining offensive line IQ and anticipation (young player)
He could stand to add a bit more weight for strength and density
Monroe Freeling, Georgia
PFF Predictive Big Board Rank: 31
Strengths
Well-above-average size and length to play tackle in the league
Good lower-back posture to generate leverage and power in run blocking
Nimble on his feet with a quick base to mirror
Good baseline of strength and technique for downhill run blocking
Natural enough athlete for pulls and blocks in space
Can cover a ton of ground in his kick slides on vertical sets
Weaknesses
Needs to better anticipate moves to the inside shoulder, as the misses can be bad
He lets defenders get their hands into his chest too easily and too often
Strike timing and placement need refinement, which can come with more snaps
Needs to continue getting stronger to increase displacement and grip strength