The NFL’s best offensive tackles, No. 5: Andrew Whitworth, Bengals

Andrew Whitworth has long been one of the best linemen in the league whether he’s playing tackle spot or at guard.

A smart and feisty technician, Whitworth has long been one of the best linemen in the league whether he’s playing tackle spot or at guard. He’s very long, which causes problems for defenders, but what separates Whitworth from many others is his mind. His study skills are off the charts, which allows him to know what’s coming and he’s a conditioning freak. Just like the rest of the Bengals, he has struggled a bit in the biggest games, and that limits how high he ranks on this list.