NFL Draft Late Round Value Picks: Offensive Linemen Nobody Is Talking About

Identifying sleeper offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Memphis offensive lineman Travis Burke (OL09) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Offensive linemen are expected to fly off the board during the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite lacking high-end prospects in this year's version, the premium nature of the position ensures teams will draft the big uglies early and often. Finding late-round value across the offensive line is difficult, but not impossible.

Comparing offensive line classes, the 2026 NFL Draft appears to be deeper at interior than it is at offensive tackle. Teams should find starting-quality guards and centers on Day 2 and 3. At tackle, there's one sleeper prospect in particular gaining significant steam.

We've identified our favorite sleeper offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft.

2026 NFL Draft: Late Round Offensive Linemen

Sam Hecht, IOL, Kansas State

Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Sam Hecht (75) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kansas State center Sam Hecht is an athletic pivot who shines in space. His easy movement skills make him a straightforward fit for zone-based schemes, an offensive system that can be found all over the league thanks to Kyle Shanahan's and Sean McVay's influence. Hecht isn't a powerful blocker, and he lacks desirable length and mass, but well-developed technique and athleticism could help him develop into an NFL center.

Brian Parker II, IOL, Duke

Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Nana Osafo-Mensah (31) against Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Brian Parker II (53) during the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke offensive linemen Brian Parker II started 33 career games at offensive tackle, but is kicking inside to the interior due to lackluster physical traits. Parker is a balanced mover with good lateral agility, which should make for a smooth transition to center and guard. He's athletic and competitive with good grip strength. He's a future starter.

Travis Burke, OT, Memphis

Oct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers offensive lineman Travis Burke (78) gestures toward the South Florida Bulls defense on the line of scrimmage during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke is capturing league-wide interest. The Tigers standout has scheduled seven in-person visits (Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles) and may be adding more to his calendar. Burke started 11 games at right tackle in 2025, and he had good showcases at the NFL Combine and at his Pro Day. This is a rising prospect who is flirting with top-100 status.

Jager Burton, IOL, Kentucky

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton (OL10) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Kentucky interior offensive lineman Jager Burton put forth an elite performance at the NFL Combine. The Lexington native ran the 40 in a blazing-fast 4.94 seconds. He also leaped a 28-inch vertical and 9-foot-3 broad jump. Burton weighs 312 pounds, possesses 10-inch hands, and 32.5-inch arms. On film, he's a durable fifth-year senior with 47 consecutive starts. Quickness and power are present traits.

Keagen Trost, OT, Missouri

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri offensive lineman Keagen Trost (OL51) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Keagen Trost has been a riser who took advantage of today's transfer portal craziness to elevate himself. He joined Morgan State as an unranked prospect before working his way up to Indiana State, Wake Forest, and eventually Missouri. For a once-unranked prospect, Trost handled his own in the SEC, showcasing strong power to displace defenders. He's just average athletically, but he could thrive in a gap-power scheme.

Matt Gulbin, IOL, Michigan State

Michigan State's Matt Gulbin, right, hugs quarterback Aidan Chiles before the football game against Boston College on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

NFL teams love versatility and Matt Gulbin possesses experience starting at all three interior positions. The Michigan State standout is a people-mover in the run game with impressive strength and leg drive. Gulbin isn't an exceptional athlete, but he's very effective and technical when moving forward.