2026 NFL Draft OL Rankings: Big Board, Tiers & Predictions

Ranking the top 10 offensive lineman available in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nine offensive lineman were named within the top 50 of our 2026 NFL Draft initial top 100 rankings. NFL teams should find immediate starters at offensive tackle, guard, and center. That’s music to NFL teams’ ears, as offensive line play is down around the league.

After ranking tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers, we've also scouted and assessed the top 10 offensive lineman available in the 2026 NFL Draft. From athletic blockers in space to phone-booth maulers, this class possesses your preferred flavor. The following prospects particularly stand out.

2026 NFL Draft: Top 10 Offensive Lineman

1. Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami

Miami's Francis Mauigoa is expected to be the first offensive lineman drafted. Mauigoa may be viewed as a guard by several NFL teams, but his skill set is a clean evaluation. The Hurricanes standout uproots defenders as a run blocker, creating lanes for his running backs to exploit.

2. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano is outstanding in pass protection. He's light on his feet with a desired ability to match athletic pass rushers step for step. Fano is also physical in run blocking, projecting as a well-balanced lineman who will start right away.

3. Vega Ioane, IOL, Penn State

In a draft that lacks high-end premium talent, an NFL team is going to take Vega Ioane early. An absolute mauler at guard, Ioane generates movement with elite play strength. The Penn State product is physical with a real finisher's mentality.

4. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

Caleb Lomu is another exceptional pass protector in this class. He's still improving after two years as a starter, but NFL teams are infatuated with his upside and the improvements he displayed in 2025. Lomu protects the quarterback with impressive balance and athleticism.

5. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Kadyn Proctor is a mammoth of an offensive lineman at 6-foot-5 and 360 pounds. Does he possess the conditioning and discipline required to protect the edge at the NFL level with consistency? Scouts are answering that question throughout this pre-draft process, but there's no denying the upside.

6. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Monroe Freeling made the decision to enter the NFL Draft despite possessing remaining eligibility. Freeling is inexperienced with just 16 career starts, but NFL teams are legitimately excited about his upside. The ascending blocker has the baseline traits to play with terrific quickness and natural power.

7. Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M

Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis possesses a high-level understanding of how to take advantage of leverage and blocking angles. He's an easy mover in space and has above-average quickness. Bisontis projects as an instant starter in the NFL.

8. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

Max Iheanachor has made tremendous strides considering he was born in Nigeria and began playing football at the JUCO level in 2021. He has an NFL-ready frame at 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds and he's both highly skilled and athletic. Iheanachor was outstanding at the Senior Bowl and is legitimately attaching a jetpack to his pre-draft stock throughout this process.

9. Emmanuel Pregnon, IOL, Oregon

Emmanuel Pregnon pairs desirable physical tools with high-quality tape. The Oregon offensive lineman is a tough, mean, nasty blocker who enjoys playing through the whistle to bury his assignments in the ground. Pregnon is a super reliable run blocker and a real-life people mover.

10. Gennings Dunker, IOL, Iowa

Gennings Dunker projects as a starting-caliber run blocker who uproots defenders. The Lena, Illinois native made a viral impression at the Senior Bowl with a personality and look that his teammates gravitate towards. Dunker possesses a stout anchor and ideal upper body strength.

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