Rob Rang's Top 5 Tackles
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**Overview:** This year's OT class may lack a true blue-chip talent, but I see a six pack of longtime NFL starters among this crop, making it one of the more underrated positional groups of the 2026 draft. The top two tackles of my board – Miami's Francis Mauigoa and Alabama's Kadyn Proctor – are so large and powerful that some are projecting them to guard in the NFL despite the fact that they've largely excelled outside against elite competition throughout their collegiate careers. Clemson's Blake Miller didn't quite make the cut below, but he's worthy of first round consideration, as well. The concern I have about this class, however, is depth. The drop-off after the top six is significant and why Seahawks fans should be thrilled with Seattle's foresight in signing starters Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas to multi-year extensions, as well as bringing back valuable swing tackle Josh Jones.
**1\. Francis Mauigoa, Miami, 6-6, 329, First Round**
Practicing against a Miami defensive line that could produce two first round edge rushers has prepared Mauigoa well for the next level – not that he needed it after signing with Miami as a consensus 5-star recruit out of the prestigious IMG Academy. Densely built, powerful and technically sound, Mauigoa reminds me of the last great tackle Mario Cristobal molded at the college level – Lions' All-Pro Penei Sewell.
**2\. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, 6-7, 352, First Round**
Some in the analytics community immediately want to push Proctor inside to guard because of his massive frame and occasional struggles with undersized speed rushers but these talent evaluators fail to recognize his remarkable athleticism at this great size, as well as the impact he makes in the running game. While I believe the aforementioned Mauigoa is the "sure thing" of this tackle class, Proctor has the highest upside.
**3\. Spencer Fano, Utah, 6-6, 311, First Round**
While I'm enamored with Proctor's ability to control opponents with his girth and power, the smoothest athlete of this year's OT class is Fano. He eases off the line of scrimmage into pass protection like a future Pro Bowler, showing terrific lateral agility and balance to mirror opponents. His 4.91-second 40-yard dash at 311 pounds was a remarkable display of his athleticism but I thought his positional workout was even better.
**4\. Monroe Freeling, Georgia, 6-7, 315, First Round**
The pipeline from the receiver room at Ohio State to the NFL is perhaps the strongest in college football, but don't forget about the "Midnight Train from Georgia," a program that has churned out a whopping 17 draft picks among offensive linemen over the past 10 years. Freeling only started one season for the Bulldogs but no blocker in this class looks the part of an NFL left tackle more than the long-armed and agile former Bulldog. There is a growing sentiment that Freeling might actually leap his opponents and be the first blocker off the board this year.
**5\. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State, 6-6, 321, First-Second Round**
There is a Senior Bowl standout among offensive linemen every year and Iheanachor seized that title in 2026, wowing scouts in Mobile with his prototypical blend of size, power and athleticism. Iheanachor is a relative newcomer to football, starring on the basketball court throughout high school but the balance and agility needed to box out under the basket translate well onto the gridiron. He'll need some patience to refine his technique but Iheanachor projects as a longtime NFL starter.