2025 NFL draft's top 10 offensive line prospects: Will Campbell leads class after combine

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NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in new contracts over one week of free agency. Some positions saw more big deals than others. Four of the 10 biggest contracts by total value handed out this offseason in free agency went to offensive linemen. No other position group had more than two.

Guard Will Fries led the way with a five-year, $87.72 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings. The other offensive linemen in the top 10 were tackle Dan Moore Jr. (four years, $82 million by the Titans), guard Aaron Banks (four years, $77 million to the Packers) and tackle Ronnie Stanley (three years, $60 million to stay with the Ravens).

General managers talk with their money, and spending this offseason speaks volumes. NFL teams are always looking to improve on the offensive line and the most cost-effective way to do that is through the draft.

The 2025 NFL draft lacks the depth at offensive tackle that we saw one year ago, when six tackles were selected in the first 20 picks of the first round. That won't be the case this year, but there are multiple first-round caliber tackles to choose from and an array of future NFL guards who could be starters sooner than later.

Here's how we stack up the top 10 offensive linemen prospects.

2025 NFL draft: Top 10 OL prospects

Our prediction for where they'll line up in the NFL is in parentheses.

1. Will Campbell, LSU (OT)

Strengths: Three-year starter at left tackle for LSU. Named the top athlete on a team featuring future NFL first-round picks Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. Great power in both pass protection and run blocking with light feet. Rare athlete for his size (6-foot-6, 319 pounds) and was tested in the SEC for years. Renowned leader at the program.
Weaknesses: Short arms (around 33 inches) for an NFL tackle. Struggled at times against speed rushers. Can overset when put on an island against an edge rusher.
Draft projection: Round 1 (top five).

2. Armand Membou, Missouri (OT)

Strengths: Elite athleticism in a 6-foot-4, 332-pound frame. Excellent power and range to beat wide-9 rushers. Long enough arms to make solid contact on rushers. Great finisher who improved technically as 2024 season wore on. Tools make him versatile at the next level; he could easily line up at guard or tackle in the NFL.
Weaknesses: Hand placement can force him into late recoveries. Needs to improve anchor against speed-to-power rushers. Release angles can leave him vulnerable at times.
Draft projection: Round 1 (top five).

3. Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas (OT)

Strengths: Great athleticism and footwork for his size (6-foot-5, 315 pounds) and refined hand usage. Can disrupt rushers by slowing down inside moves or shutting down outside moves. Burst out of the stance puts him in a good spot against varied angles from rushers. Patience backed by his athleticism and footwork to mirror rushers.
Weaknesses: Leans in pass protection, which means he can overextend when latching on to rushers. Hand fits need improvement. Long-armed rushers have given him trouble at times (Georgia's Mykel Williams comes to mind).
Draft projection: Round 1 (top 10).

4. Josh Simmons, Ohio State (OT)

Strengths: Elite foot speed that keeps his frame (6-foot-5, 317 pounds) in the right position throughout contact. Excellent mix of balance, quickness and body control. Showed significant improvement in technique from 2023 to 2024. Hand usage is ideal and closes space with solid timing. Great leg drive makes him a finisher in run blocking.
Weaknesses: Season-ending non-contact knee injury against Oregon in mid-October, so health is a question. Slightly leaner frame correlates with average upper-body strength. Penalties were an issue in 2023 and 2022. Half-season of tape in 2024 was good but didn't come against top rushers in the class.
Draft projection: Round 1.

5. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (G)

Strengths: Prototypical size (6-foot-4, 315 pounds) and length for a guard. Leg drive and core power to be a punishing finisher in run blocking and athleticism to hold up well in pass protection, as well. Long arms for a guard with great grip strength. Played very well at tackle for Ohio State after Simmons' injury. Strong enough to take on power rushers.
Weaknesses: Feet can be a bit heavy when working in space, which limits his agility. Forward lean can be exposed at times against wide-aligned rushers. Punch placement consistency could be improved.
Draft projection: Round 1.

6. Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon (G)

Strengths: Impressive athlete at 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds with solid arm length. Mobile feet and hips allow him to be a good second-level blocker in the run game. Athletic to recover in pass protection or beat rushers to the point. Good recovery and mirror abilities. Quick hands with great power to pop rushers.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal strength, which may keep him at guard in the NFL. Average bender. Anchor can be inconsistent against speed-to-power rushers.
Draft projection: Round 1.

7. Grey Zabel, North Dakota State (G/C)

Strengths: Outstanding mobility considering his tall frame at 6-foot-6. Good, firm punch out of his stance to combat rushers. Can adjust his anchor to combat power rushers. Strong leg drive and mauling attitude in run blocking. Experience at four of five offensive line positions.
Weaknesses: Short arms will keep him inside at the NFL level. Will have to rely on his hands and feet to make up for his arm length. Hand placement will need more discipline at the NFL level compared to North Dakota State competition. Penalties were a concern prior to 2024.
Draft projection: Late Round 1/early Round 2.

8. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona (G)

Strengths: Thick build at 6-foot-4 and 324 pounds with long arms and big hands. Mauler with his heavy anchor and strong punch. Three-year starter at Arizona. Length and build allows him to overwhelm smaller rushers. Great burst out of his stance and finds good fits at the second level in run blocking.
Weaknesses: Average athleticism at best will likely limit him to guard at the NFL level. Foot speed and hip mobility limit him laterally against speed rushers. Despite his size and punch, can struggle when bracing against speed-to-power rushers.
Draft projection: Round 2.

9. Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (G)

Strengths: Prototypical frame at 6-foot-6 and 331 pounds with solid arm length. Good power and agility to be a force in the run game on his own or in double-teams. Excels in zone blocking schemes with low, active hands that stick on rushers or blocking assignments.
Weaknesses: Can get baited in pass protection. Leverage concerns due to his more upright playing style. Average athleticism overall may limit his ceiling as a starting tackle.
Draft projection: Round 2.

10. Cameron Williams, Texas (OT)

Strengths: Ridiculous length in a 6-foot-6, 317-pound frame. Great power with his length to overwhelm defenders. Fluid athleticism closes space and gets him to the right spot in second-level blocks. Outstanding run blocker already despite one year of starting experience. A rare mix of traits for his size at the position.
Weaknesses: Footwork needs improvement, especially against power rushers. Hand placement is below average at this point. May have to start at guard in the NFL before eventually transitioning to tackle.
Draft projection: Late Round 2/early Round 3.

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