2024 NFL DRAFT: Position Breakdown: OFFENSIVE LINE

 

2024 OFFENSIVE LINE PROSPECTS

This year’s crop of offensive lineman provides a great value to teams in need. The tackle class has several plug and play starters that could go in round one. The interior provides a lot of value, but may only have one or two players drafted in the first round.  Left Tackle

Teams with Multiple Needs

TENNESSEE TITANS: The Titans will almost certainly take a left tackle with the number 7 pick. It would not surprise if they used a day 3 pick on an interior lineman as well.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Right Guard Isaac Seumalo proved to be worth the 3 year 24-million-dollar contract he signed and Right Tackle Broderick Jones showed flashes as a rookie. However, the rest of the line could use upgrades. They have the 20th pick and will likely draft an interior lineman or a tackle that falls to them.

BUFFALO BILLS: Left Tackle Dion Dawkins remains a franchise player protecting Josh Allen’s blindside. Right Tackle Spencer Brown is entering the last year of his deal and has been average at best. Rookie Right Guard O'Cyrus Torrence started every game for them. The Bills are not a lock to draft a lineman in the first round but have plenty of draft capital (10 picks) to add a lot of depth.  

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Tristan Wirfs was great moving from Right Tackle to Left Tackle in 2023. Tampa has a ton of young talent on the line and they will continue to add more guys to protect Baker Mayfield.  

MIAMI DOLPHINS: Left Tackle Terron Armstead remains solid and they gave young Right Tackle Austin Jackson an extension. They signed Aaron Brewer to start at center but could use upgrades at both guard spots.  

ARIZONA CARDINALS: The tackles are solid after signing Jonah Williams and drafting Paris Johnson last year. However, they could use an upgrade at every interior spot. Both Will Hernandez and Hjalte Froholdt will be free agents after this year.  

Teams with Specific Need:

BALTIMORE RAVENS: Starting Right Tackle or Left Guard

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Starting Left Tackle

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Starting Left Tackle

DENVER BRONCOS: Starting Center

DALLAS COWBOYS: Starting Center

MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Starting Left Guard

PROSPECTS

 

 

Joe Alt-OT-Notre Dame 
6'9"/321/82.75” Wingspan/27 reps
NFL Comp: Joe Thomas/Taylor Decker
PFF Grade: 90.7
Accolades: 2023 1^st Team All-American
Starts: 33, 32 at Left Tackle, 1 at Right Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Left Tackle
Alt has a unique combination of skill, height, length and power that makes him an ideal starting left tackle. He is an elite pass protector and is solid in the run game. He has a chance to be an all-time great like Joe Thomas. His floor is a high-end starter like Taylor Decker. The team that drafts Alt is likely getting a player that can start in the league for a decade.

Olu Fashanu-OT-Penn St
6'6"/312/82.63”
NFL Comp: Laremy Tunsil/Jake Matthews
PFF Grade: 78.7
Accolades: 2023 1^st Team All-American, All Big Ten
Starts: 21 at Left Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Left Tackle
Fashanu is arguably the best pass blocker in this draft class. He possesses elite athletic tools that translate on the field. He is just a notch below Atl as a prospect, but has the potential to be just as good. Similar to Tunsil and Matthews, Fashanu projects as a long-term starting left tackle.

Taliese Fuaga-OT-Oregon St
6'6"/324/80.63”
NFL Comp: Penei Sewell/Kaleb McGary
PFF Grade: 88.2
Accolades: 2023 2^nd Team All-American, All PAC 12
Starts: 25 at Right Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Right Tackle
Fuaga is the best run blocker in the entire class. He is the ideal right tackle prospect that can also kick inside to guard. I compare him to Sewell, the best right tackle and best run blocker in the NFL. A team that wants to establish the run game could use Fuaga as an instant starter. His lack of length is the only reason for concern as a starting tackle.

JC Latham-OT-Alabama
6'6"/342/84.38”
NFL Comp: Donovan Smith/Cordy Glenn
PFF Grade: 81.9
Accolades: 2023 2^nd Team All-American, All SEC
Starts: 25 at Left Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Left or Right Tackle 
Latham met high expectations as the highest rated offensive tackle in the 2021 high school class. His combination of size and length is elite. He has versatility as a pass and run blocker and could start at either tackle spot. Some pundits think he could end up being the best overall in this tackle class. 

Troy Fautanu-OT-Washington  
6'4"/317/81.5”
NFL Comp: Rodger Saffold/Taylor Moton
PFF Grade: 75.5
Accolades: 2023 3^rd All-American, first-team All-Pac-12
Starts: 30, 28 at Left Tackle, 2 at Left Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Right Tackle or Guard in a Zone Scheme
Fautanu is a bully that plays with a nasty streak. He would fit best in a zone blocking scheme. He is a very good pass protector that is very agile for his size. Like Saffold and Moton, Fautanu should be a very good right tackle that can also play guard.

Amarius Mims-OT-Georgia
6'8"/340/86.75”  
NFL Comp: Jordan Mailata/Bryant McKinnie
PFF Grade: 75.6
Starts: 15 all at Left Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Left or Right Tackle
Mims is a big tackle prospect that has elite length. Like Mailata, he has rare athletic gifts for someone carrying that weight. He knows how to use his length and quick feet in pass protection. His limited starting experience is the main question going into the draft.   

Jackson Powers Johnson-C/G-Oregon
6’3”/328/78.5”/30 reps
NFL Comparison: Damien Woody/Tyler Biadasz
PFF Grade: 84.5
Accolades: Rimington Award winner, 1^st Team All-American
Starts: 13 at Center, 1 at Right Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Center
Powers-Johnson was the best center in the country as he took home the Rimington Award. He has an elite combination of power, toughness and intelligence. He is arguably the safest offensive line prospect in the class. He should be an instant starter from day one. Both the Steelers and Cowboys need a starting center.


Tyler Guyton-OT-Oklahoma     
6'8"/322/82.25”
NFL Comp: Brian O'Neill/Alex Barron
PFF Grade: 63.7
Starts: 14 starts; 13 at Left Tackle, 1 at Right Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Right Tackle
Guyton is not as experienced as the other tackles in this class as he was a backup at Oklahoma his junior year after transferring from TCU. He is very tall and with long arms. He is a very good pass protector with great athletic tools very similar O’Neill and Barron

Graham Barton-C/G/OT-Duke
6'5"/313/79.75”
NFL Comp: Graham Glasgow/Elgton Jenkins
PFF Grade: 75.9
Starts: 39, 34 at Left Tackle, 5 at Center
Ideal Role: Starting Guard in a power run scheme
Barton is the most versatile prospect in this class with experience at center and left tackle. In the NFL he will move inside to guard. Like Glasgow and Jenkins, he should be a good starter with position versatility.

Jordan Morgan-OT-Arizona  
6'5"/311/81.38”
NFL Comp: Dion Dawkins/Mitchell Schwartz
PFF Grade: 83.5
Starts: 37 at Left Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Tackle
Morgan is a very experienced tackle prospect that overcame an ACL injury and returned to become an All American. He is a much better pass protector and would fit well on a team that passes the ball more.

Zach Frazier-C-West Virginia 
6'3"/313/78.5” Wingspan/30 reps
NFL Comp: Ted Karras/Stefen Wisniewski
PFF Grade: 76.5
Accolades: 2023 3^rd All-American, All Big 12
Starts: 46, 37 at Center, 9 at Left Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Center
Frazier is a physical anchor that started four years at West Virginia. He has a good combination of size and technique. He is a center prospect that has enough bulk to play guard.

Kingsley Suamataia-G/RT-BYU
6'5"/326/81.13”/31 Reps
NFL Comp: Brandon Shell/Chukwuma Okorafor
PFF Grade: 67.5
Starts: 22, 10 at Left Tackle, 12 at Right Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Guard or Swing Tackle
Suamatioa is a powerful and physical lineman. He is good run blocker that is improving in the pass game. He is a pretty good athlete for his size as evidenced by his 110” broad jump.

Christian Haynes-G-UConn   
6'3"/317/79.75”/25 Reps
NFL Comp: Nate Davis/Ronald Leary
PFF Grade: 80.2
Starts: 49 Starts at Right Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Right Guard
Haynes is an athletic run blocker that is both experienced and durable as her started 49 straight games. He is solid in both the run and pass games.

Patrick Paul-OT-Houston  
6'8"/331/86.25”/30 Reps  
NFL Comp: Demar Dotson/Matt Pryor
PFF Grade: 81.1
Starts: 44 all at Left Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Right Tackle or Swing Tackle
Paul is another very tall, long and athletic tackle in this class. He could develop into a very good pass protector if given time to develop.

Blake Fisher-OT-Notre Dame 
6'6"/310/83.0”
NFL Comp: John Theus/Kenyatta Walker
PFF Grade: 90.7
Starts: 27 at Right Tackle
Ideal Role: Starting Right Tackle
Fisher formed the best tackle duo in the nation with Joe Alt. He has a nice combination of size, quickness and agility. He is scheme versatile and

Cooper Beebe-G-Kansas St   
6'3"/322/78.18”/20 Reps
NFL Comp: Will Hernandez/Joe Looney
PFF Grade: 83.9
Accolades: 2023 1^st Team All-American, first-team All Big 12
Starts: 48, 28 at Left Guard, 13 at Left Tackle and 7 at Right Tackle  
Ideal Role: Starting Guard in a power gap scheme
Beebe is among the most experienced players in this draft class. He has short arms but knows how to use his leverage and has great technique. He plays with a nasty streak and loves to initiate contact at the point of attack. 

Sedrick Van Pran-C-Georgia
6'4"/298/78.63”  
NFL Comp: Erik McCoy/Andre James
PFF Grade: 77.9
Accolades: 2^nd Team All-American, All SEC
Starts: 43 all at Center
Ideal Role: Starting Center
Van Pran was the anchor for the Georgia offense that was balanced in the run and pass games. Van Pran was a leader on a winning team and that should translate as a starting center in the NFL.

Christian Mahogany-G/C-Boston College
6'3"/314/81.63”
NFL Comp: Chris Snee/Kevin Dotson
PFF Grade: 74.9
Starts: 34, 23 at Right Guard and 11 at Left Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Guard in a power gap scheme
Mahogany is athletic and powerful guard. He bounced back from a torn ACL and was one of the best linemen in the ACC. He is a very physical run blocker that needs work in the pass game. 

Dominick Puni-RT/G-Kansas
6'5"/313/81.18”
NFL Comp: Tytus Howard/James Hudson
PFF Grade: 80.6
Starts: 41, 25 at Left Tackle, 13 at Left Guard and 3 at Right Tackle  
Ideal Role: Starting Guard or Swing Tackle
Puni is a very physical and skilled run blocker that can be a liability in the pass game. He will likely play guard at the next level but has enough length to play right tackle.

 

Kiran Amegadjie-OT-Yale
6'5"/323/85.5”
NFL Comp: Billy Turner/Trey Pipkins
PFF Grade: 89.5
Accolades: 2
Starts: 24, 14 at Left Tackle, 10 at Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Guard or Swing Tackle
Amegadjie is a small school prospect that has exceptional physical tools including an elite wingspan. We have seen plenty of small school lineman turn into starters in the NFL including Terron Armstead, Turner and Pipkins. 

Zak Zinter-G-Michigan
6'6"/309/81.18”
NFL Comp: Andrus Peat/Liam Eichenberg
PFF Grade: 76.6 
Accolades: 2023 1^st Team All-American
Starts: 37 at Right Guard
Ideal Role: Starting Right Guard or Depth Guard
Zinter is a very tall guard that was the best offensive lineman on Michigan’s National Title team. He played in a Pro Style Offense that ran the ball effectively. He is a safe pick that should develop into a solid starting guard.  

Roger Rosengarten-RT/G-Washington  
6'5"/308/80.38”/4.92 forty time
NFL Comp: Chris Chester/Ezra Cleveland
PFF Grade: 71.0
Starts: 28 at Right Tackle 
Ideal Role: Starting Right Tackle or Swing Tackle
Rosengarten was the fastest lineman at the combine posting a 4.92 forty which is just INSANE to do at over 300 pounds. He is a right tackle that protected the blindside of lefty quarterback Michael Pennix Jr. He is raw and lacks length but could be a starter if he finds the right situation and coach that develops his raw athleticism.

 

 

CENTER HISTORY	HT	WT	WING	PFF
Beaux Limmer-C/G-Arkansas	6'5''	302	77 7/8"	74.5
Hunter Nourzad-C/G-Penn St	6'3''	317	79 3/8"	74.4
Tanor Bortolini-C/G-Wisconsin	6'4''	303	77 5/8"	65.9
Drake Nugent-C-Michigan	6'2''	298	78 1/4"	78.1
Dylan McMahon-C/G-NC St	6'3"	299	75 1/8"	66.2
Matt Lee-C/G-Miami	6'4''	301	78 5/8"	79.0
Charles Turner III-C/G-LSU	6'4''	303	83 1/4"	66.7
Kingsley Eguakun-C/G-Florida	6'4''	304	80 1/4"	60.4
Andrew Raym-C/G-Oklahoma	6'4''	314	78 3/4"	63.5
Nick Samac-G-Michigan St	6'4"	307	79"

 

 

SWING TACKLE VERSATILITY	HT	WT	WING	PFF
Christian Jones-OT-Texas	6'5''	305	83 5/8"	75.2
Javon Foster-OT-Mizzou	6'6''	313	83 3/8"	84.2
Matt Goncalves-OT-Pittsburgh	6'6''	327	81 1/4"	72.2
Brandon Coleman-G/RT-TCU	6'4''	315	84"	57.7
Caedan Wallace-RT/G-Penn St	6'5''	314	82 5/8"	68.8
Delmar Glaze-RT/G-Maryland	6'4''	315	82 3/4"	73.6
Walter Rouse-OL-Oklahoma	6'6''	313	83 3/34"	72.0
Nathan Thomas-OT-Louisiana	6'5''	332	83"	74.8
Andrew Coker-OT-TCU	6'7''	315	81"	62.0
Ethan Driskell-OT-Marshall	6'8"	313	83 1/2"	67.4
Julian Pearl-OT-Illinois	6'6''	312	85 5/8"
Frank Crum-OT-Wyoming	6'8"	313	82"	66.9
LaDarius Henderson-OT-Michigan	6'4''	309	84 3/4"
Josian Ezirim-OL-EKU	6'6''	329	85 1/8"	84.7
Anim Dankwah-RT-Howard	6'8''	353	85 1/2"	59.1
Zion Nelson-OT-Miami	6'6"	316	84"	IR

 

GUARD ONLY	HT	WT	WING	PFF
Sorted By Weight
Jeremy Flax-G-Kentucky	6'6''	343	81 7/8"
Donovan Jennings-G-USF	6'5''	333	81 1/8"	72.8
Kaitori Leveston-G-Kansas St	6'5''	326	82 1/8"	68.6
Javion Cohen-G-Miami	6'4''	324	80 1/2"	59.4
X'Zauvea Gadlin-G-Liberty	6'3''	322	81 1/8"	74.3
Prince Pines-G-Tulane	6'5''	322	80 1/2"
Keaton Bills-C/G-Utah	6'5''	321	79 1/2"
Sataoa Laumea-G-Utah	6'4''	319	80 3/4"	65.4
Nick Gargiulo-G-S Carolina	6'5''	318	81 1/4"
Matt Jones-RG-Ohio St	6'3''	316	80 1/2"
Isaiah Adams-G/RT-Illinois	6'4''	315	81 7/8"	65.6
Trevor Keegan-LG-Michigan	6'5''	310	78 3/8"	68.6
Mason McCormick-G-S Dakota St	6'5''	309	81 5/8"	87.6
Gottlieb Ayedze-G-Maryland	6'4"	308	80 5/8"
Jacob Monk-G-Duke	6'3''	308	79"
Jarrett Kingston-G-USC	6'4"	306	78 1/8"
Karsen Barnhart-RT/G-Michigan	6'5''	306	81 1/4"	63.2
Tylan Brable-G-UCF	6'6''	306	80 5/8"
Trente Jones-G-Michigan	6'4''	305	80"	69.4
Garret Greenfield-G-S Dakota St	6'6''	305	83 1/8"
Brady Latham-LG-Arkansas	6'5''	304	77 7/8"
Layden Robinson-RG-TX A&M	6'4''	302	81 1/2"	65.7
Jalen Sundell-G-N Dakota St	6'5''	301	77 7/8"	82.9
CJ Hanson-RG-Holy Cross	6'5''	300	78 3/8"	70.7