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2024 NFL Draft: Top 15 Offensive Linemen Ranked Post-Combine

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15. Jordan Morgan - Arizona Wildcats
Jordan Morgan is one of the more athletic left tackle prospects in this draft. He falls down the board because of less-than-ideal size and length. That lack of size hinders him in run protection, but he was a plus-level pass protector in a system that threw it a lot under Jedd Fisch. Beyond just a lack of size, Morgan is only one year removed from ACL surgery. Maybe that surgery temporarily sapped some of his strength potential and will add that back as he gains distance from the injury. A team willing to give him time could be rewarded thanks to his athleticism.
1. Olumuyiwa Fashanu - Penn State
Olu Fashanu is a 6’6” 21-year old that could be plugged into as a starting tackle immediately. He moves his feet well and has long arms that provide him with a perfect NFL tackle frame. He’s outstanding in blocking against the run and reliable against the pass. Before the 2023 season, Fashanu was reported as having personal bests of 405 pounds on the bench press, 605 pounds on squats, and a 350-pound power clean. Those are ridiculous numbers and exemplify his next-level strength. Fashanu is the consensus best offensive line prospect in this draft, and that did not change at the NFL Scouting Combine. Fashanu eclipsed nine feet in the broad jump and tested well athletically.
2. Joe Alt - Notre Dame
Joe Alt is a towering tackle prospect who checks in at 6’7” with an athletic frame and a plus wingspan. He moves quickly, showing good foot speed in showcasing the technique you’d expect from the son of a Pro Bowler (John Alt) and NFL veteran. Height like Alt’s can be a negative for linemen if they do not know how to use leverage. That does not happen with Alt; he uses a wide stance and long arms to lock opponents up. He plays well physically and is considered a Day 1 starter at left tackle. It was unclear how well he'd test, but he answered every question with aplomb. Alt was fantastic and solidified his spot near the top of the OL class.
3. Amarius Mims - Georgia
The best-looking offensive line prospect at tackle in the draft might be Georgia’s Amarius Mims. He stands 6’7”, weighs 340 pounds, and looks like an All-Pro. At times, Mims moves like one as well. He possesses a rare combination of size, length, and movement skills with elite potential. The issue for Mims is potential. He has started only eight times, and his production was lacking during those games. The physical tools are apparent, but there is next to no experience. The NFL team that drafts him knows he must develop for at least a season. A team that believes in their offensive line coach and his ability to mold Mims will take a chance and get a very intriguing prospect. His stock rose during the combine. While still raw, he ran a sub-5.1 40-yard dash and tested exceptionally well for a huge man.
4. JC Latham - Alabama
A powerhouse at right tackle, JC Latham is one of the best run blockers available in the draft. At 6’6” and north of 320 pounds, Latham has a massive base and plays with exceptional strength in the run game. He sometimes loses balance while pass-blocking and can get beat by quick pass rushers that get him moving one way and then moving back inside. In addition, he does not have experience at left tackle, and it would be a significant gamble to play him anywhere but right tackle. His lack of versatility and blindside experience make it difficult for him to move anywhere near the top ten, and his testing numbers won't wow anyone.
5. Troy Fautanu - Washington
The top offensive guard in the draft is Washington’s Troy Fautanu. He is tall for a guard (6’4”) and moves very well for a man pushing 320 pounds. Fautanu was primarily a tackle for the Washington Huskies and helped the team win the Joe Moore Award for the nation’s best offensive line. He does have experience at guard, though, and that is where he’ll play in the NFL. However, that versatility is intriguing and could be a bonus for teams. Fautanu finishes blocks, aggressively driving opponents into the ground and erasing them from the play. He’s tough and has the temperament NFL teams need in their guards. Fautanu was excellent at the combine, testing in the top percentiles in each measurement that matters for offensive linemen. He likely can't play tackle for extended periods, but Fautanu can be a great asset as a guard.
6. Taliese Fuaga - Oregon State
Is Taliese Fuaga a guard or a right tackle? He has the size of a tackle at 6’6”, but he does not have the ideal arm length that NFL teams want on the edge. Fuaga has shown a tendency to overcommit to protecting his outside and then being off-balance and beaten by a bullrush. He is a smooth and powerful prospect who is pretty nimble on his feet and performs well as a run blocker. Fuaga had 25 starts in college, each at right tackle, but draft analysts are confident some teams view him as a guard. The second-team AP All-American in 2023 was a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy, and he can play early in his career. He moved well during the combine, testing well in agility drills to solidify his spot as a likely first-round pick.
7. Jackson Powers-Johnson - Oregon
Drafting a center anywhere near the top half of the first round is not something NFL teams do. It is not a premium position; even the best centers are often overlooked. Still, outstanding ones can get drafted in the first round, and Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson is by far the best center prospect in this draft. He is extremely powerful and operates with a fluidity and smoothness that belies how violent he is when he makes contact with opposing defenders. At only 21 years old, he only has one year of starting experience, but Powers-Johnson played like a veteran for the Ducks. For teams needing an interior lineman or that want the center position taken care of for the next decade, Powers-Johnson will be the pick. His combine numbers were not elite, but nothing raised any red flags.
8. Tyler Guyton - Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton is another tall tackle prospect, standing 6’7” and weighing nearly 330 pounds. He has good short-area quickness and plays with terrific power, rarely impacted by a bull rush. Guyton does get off-balance and will lunge instead of moving his feet. He’s raw with only 14 starts over two seasons, and nearly every start occurred at right tackle. The tackle prospects ahead of him are either more polished or have shown more upside, but Guyton is a future starter if he can refine his game.
9. Graham Barton - Duke
Duke is not known as a school consistently producing NFL offensive linemen, but they’ll have one drafted near the first round in Graham Barton. He mainly played as a tackle in Durham, but his lack of length will likely slide him into a guard position. Barton has good size at 6’5” and nearly 315 pounds. He also showed good balance and quick feet, allowing him to handle opposing pass rushers. His best attributes are smooth footwork and consistency. If he were a little bit longer, Barton would be an excellent left tackle prospect, but his limitation there makes him an interior lineman and limits his ceiling.
10. Kingsley Suamataia - BYU
Kingsley Suamataia is 6'6" and 325 pounds and was clocked by a GPS at 21.5 miles per hour before the 2023 season. That is one example of the elite athleticism Suamataia has exhibited. Add in his terrific length, and the potential is tantalizing. He's not considered a sure-fire first-round pick because of a lack of technique when pressured on inside moves, and he has yet to show an ability to sustain blocks or finish plays.
11. Zach Frazier - West Virginia Mountaineers
Center is not typically a highly-valued position in the NFL Draft, but a team that needs one can find great value if they draft well. West Virginia’s Zach Frazier only has average size and length but makes up for it with quickness, awareness, and a nasty streak on the field. He was a four-time state wrestling champion in high school and credits that for his demeanor during games. Frazier plays with good technique and should be able to step in and start immediately for a team that needs him.
12. Cooper Beebe - Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State’s Cooper Beebe is arguably the best pure guard in the class. At 6’3” and over 320 pounds, he is the ideal size for a left or right guard and plays with terrific power and intelligence. Beebe is excellent in pass and run protection and is already a developed prospect in terms of technique. He spent most of 2023 at left guard and played a total of 870 snaps, allowing only one sack all season. Beebe does not have great length (only ninth percentile for offensive line prospects) or hand size, but he tested well compared to other interior line prospects and is likely a Day 1 starter.
13. Kiran Amegadjie - Yale Bulldogs
Drafting an offensive lineman from the Ivy League is a real gamble because it is so difficult to know how the player will make the massive jump from that level to the NFL. Yale’s Kiran Amegadjie is an intriguing mix of athleticism and upside. Still, he is only average height for a tackle (6’5”) and is coming off an injury-shortened 2023 campaign that limited him to only 235 snaps. The production is there, as he only allowed three quarterback hits in those snaps. He has arms that measured in the 92nd percentile for offensive line prospects in this draft and tested above average. A team in the third round will probably start thinking about taking a chance on Amegadjie.
14. Christian Haynes - Connecticut Huskies
Connecticut does not often produce NFL-caliber offensive line prospects, but offensive guard Christian Haynes earned that distinction after back-to-back third-team All-American campaigns. Haynes was incredibly durable throughout his time at UConn, but his draft stock is not only strong because of availability. He was a very strong zone run-blocker and a reliable pass-rusher. The level of competition can be questioned, but Haynes should make at least a solid NFL player.
15. Jordan Morgan - Arizona Wildcats
Jordan Morgan is one of the more athletic left tackle prospects in this draft. He falls down the board because of less-than-ideal size and length. That lack of size hinders him in run protection, but he was a plus-level pass protector in a system that threw it a lot under Jedd Fisch. Beyond just a lack of size, Morgan is only one year removed from ACL surgery. Maybe that surgery temporarily sapped some of his strength potential and will add that back as he gains distance from the injury. A team willing to give him time could be rewarded thanks to his athleticism.
1. Olumuyiwa Fashanu - Penn State
Olu Fashanu is a 6’6” 21-year old that could be plugged into as a starting tackle immediately. He moves his feet well and has long arms that provide him with a perfect NFL tackle frame. He’s outstanding in blocking against the run and reliable against the pass. Before the 2023 season, Fashanu was reported as having personal bests of 405 pounds on the bench press, 605 pounds on squats, and a 350-pound power clean. Those are ridiculous numbers and exemplify his next-level strength. Fashanu is the consensus best offensive line prospect in this draft, and that did not change at the NFL Scouting Combine. Fashanu eclipsed nine feet in the broad jump and tested well athletically.

2024 NFL Draft: Top 15 Offensive Linemen Ranked Post-Combine

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