2026 NFL Draft Bible: Offensive Tackles

All Access Football counts you down to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh with our offensive tackle big board and scouting reports.

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OFFICIAL 2026 NFL DRAFT BIBLE: OFFENSIVE TACKLES

Get ready for the rush. No, it’s not gold they’re seeking, it’s offensive tackles. The NFL is deficient of top-end offense tackles. Almost every organization is seeking to add one this draft. Due to the demand, we can expect to see at least a half dozen offensive tackles, or more, land in round one.

This position group does not feature a true ‘consensus’ prospect. However, there are several contenders to be the first tackle off the board. Miami stalwart Francis Mauigoa helped anchor the Hurricanes all the way to the national championship this past season. While some scouts have had reservations as to whether or not he should move inside to guard, Mauigoa appears to be the most polished of the bunch.

Oozing with potential is lengthy Georgia product Monroe Freeling. One of the youngest players in the draft, Freeling is still developing but flashes brilliance of dominance and tremendous mobility. Few are bigger than Kadyn Proctor of Alabama, who has battled weight issues in the past but has shown to be extremely nimble, as the big man brings physicality and flexibility.

It’s been nearly a decade since Utah had a player chosen in the first round (Garrett Bolles No.20 overall to the Denver Broncos in 2017). This year, they could have two in offensive tackles that land on the first day in Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, a pair of dancing Bears poised to make their mark at the next level.

Gaining steam during the draft process would be Max Iheanachor of Arizona State. A native of Nigeria, his high school did not have a football program, so he grew up playing soccer. Considered a true right tackle, Iheanachor has made immense strides in such a short period of time and brings a feisty demeanor in the trenches.

When you factor in the size and athleticism of Clemson right tackle Blake Miller, it’s easy to see how he could also possibly land on the first day. The depth runs deep into Day 2, so much to the delight of NFL decision-makers it’s an excellent year to nab an offensive tackle, it just requires quick initiative.

Below is the Official 2026 NFL Draft Bible Offensive Tackle Big Board, along with 37 in-depth scouting reports on the top prospects in the draft. For our expanded big board, including verified measurements, be sure to reserve your copy of the Draft Bible here (coming in April).

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2026 NFL DRAFT BIBLE OFFENSIVE TACKLE BIG BOARD

RANK | PLAYER | SCHOOL | PROJECTION [# = indicates combine invite]

1. #Francis Mauigoa, Miami, Rd1

2. #Monroe Freeling, Georgia, Rd1

3. #Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, Rd1

4. #Max Iheanachor, Arizona State, Rd1

5. #Spencer Fano, Utah, Rd1

6. #Caleb Lomu, Utah, Rd1

7. #Blake Miller, Clemson, Rd2

8. #Carver Willis, Washington, Rd2

9. #Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern, Rd2

10. #Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M, Rd2

11. #Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M, Rd3

12. #Drew Shelton, Penn State, Rd3

13. #Austin Barber, Florida, Rd3

14. #Isaiah World, Oregon, Rd4

15. #Markel Bell, Miami, Rd4

16. #Jude Bowry, Boston College, Rd4

17. #Fa’amoe Fa’alili, Wake Forest, Rd5

18. #JC Davis, Illinois, Rd5

19. Micah Pettus, Florida State, Rd5

20. #Alan Herron, Maryland, Rd6

21. #Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame, Rd6

22. Nolan Rucci, Penn State, Rd6

23. Jayden Williams, Ole Miss, Rd6

24. #Diego Pounds, Ole Miss, Rd7

25. James Neal III, Iowa State, Rd7

26. #Travis Burke, Memphis, Rd7

27. #Keagan Trost, Missouri, HPFA

28. #Alex Harkey, Oregon, HPFA

29. Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin, HPFA

30. #Enqrique Cruz Jr., Kansas, HPFA

31. #Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA, HPFA

32. Gunnar Hansen, Florida State, HPFA

33. Tristan Leigh, Clemson, HPFA

34. Bruno Fina, Duke, HPFA

35. Will Jados, Texas Tech, HPFA

36. Sam Hagen, South Dakota State, HPFA

37. #Chris Adams, Memphis, HPFA

38. Derek Simmons, Oklahoma, HPFA

39. Izavion Miller, Auburn, HPFA

40. Christian Jones, San Diego State, HPFA

41. Rasheed Miller, Louisville, HPFA

42. JonDarius Morgan, UAB, HPFA

43. Jeff Persi, Pittsburgh, HPFA

44. Mason Murphy, Auburn, HPFA

45. Trevonte Sylvester, Louisville, HPFA

46. Courtland Ford, UCLA, HPFA

47. Alex Wollschlaeger, Kentucky, PFA

48. Shiyazh Pete, Kentucky, PFA

49. Corey Robinson II, Arkansas, PFA

50. Ruben Fatheree II, Texas A&M, PFA

51. Seth Anderson, North Dakota, PFA

NFL DRAFT BIBLE OFFENSIVE TACKLE SCOUTING REPORTS

MAUIGOA, FRANCIS | Miami | OT | Jr | #61 | Ili’ili, American Samoa | Day 1

Combine: HT: 6054 | WT: 329 | HD: 1058 | ARM: 3328

Evaluation: A star since the mammoth tackle has stepped foot on the Miami campus, Mauigoa has solidified himself as an early first round selection. The true junior is a powerful and ferocious mauler in the run game, harnessing the strength to move defenders out of position with ease. Despite his size, the colossal lineman is very well-built in his lower body, granting him the ability to exhibit a stout anchor that benefits him in both the run game and the pass game. Rarely does the right-side stalwart get driven back into the quarterback by defenders as he is able to sink his hips and halt any bull rush attempts. His overbearing power combines with a surprising athletic profile for his size as he will repeatedly showcase nimble feet in pass protection and moving to the second level of the defense. The blend of power and agility creates the hype around the young offensive lineman building the vision of his high-level play carrying over to the professional level. However, Mauigoa must become more consistent with his pad level and hand placement on an every play basis. On occasion, the elite tackle can get beat or taken advantage of when he raises his pad level and places his hands too wide on pass sets. Nevertheless, the inconsistency can be coached out of him by a committed offensive line coach that is willing to show patience in his development. An immediate high-impact prospect, Mauigoa is a foundational building block for any franchise.

Quotable: “He’s striving for perfection, for absolute excellence. He just goes. He’s got his foot on the gas. He is unbelievably fun to coach because every single day, he brings it, and he brings it with a great attitude. ... I think we all know that he’s a special young man. He’s a special talent with elite power, elite mind-set, elite upbringing, elite parenting. He’s been pushed. He’s been challenged since the beginning. I think what he does is he challenges himself as a person to be a better leader. He challenges himself to be a better community presence. He does a lot of work with every possible community service opportunity. And then with him, he understands the game really well now, so we do want to see that next level.” — Hurricanes HC Mario Cristobal on Francis Mauigoa

Background: Last name pronounced (mau-ee-NO-uh). Has started 26 games to begin his career at Miami, demonstrating the ability to stay on the field. Awarded with an All-ACC second team selection in 2024 after being part of a unit that paved the way for one of the top offenses in the nation. Prior to a standout 2024 season, Mauioga was named a Freshman All-American and an honorable mention for the All-ACC team in 2023 displaying his potential since his first game. The superstar lineman was a consensus five-star recruit coming out of IMG Academy where he was an undisputed top five tackle prospect in the high school ranks.

FREELING, MONROE | Georgia | OT | Jr | #57 | Charleston, SC | Day 1

Pro Day: HT: 6073 | WT: 315 | HD: 1068 | ARM: 3468 | WS: 8448

Combine: HT: 6073 | WT: 315 | HD: 1068 | ARM: 3468 | 40-YD: 4.93 (1.71) | VJ: 33.5” | BJ: 9-7

Evaluation: A classic mauler, Freeling brings a nasty, physical demeanor with a mean streak that punishes defenders through the whistle and sets a tone up front. He explodes with a solid first step to engage early, uses violent, active hands to control and displace opponents in pass protection and maintains a strong, wide base to anchor effectively against edge rushers and bull rushes. His leverage is generally good, allowing him to win at the point of attack, while natural strength, hip flexibility and body control help him mirror laterally, shed initial blocks, climb to the second level and create running lanes in the ground game. Freeling shows solid agility when pulling or blocking downhill in zone schemes, sharp instincts to read stunts/blitzes and has cleaned up pressures allowed with improved technique. However, inconsistencies persist; Freeling occasionally rises in pad level, losing leverage and allowing defenders to win. At other times, he tends to overreach on blocks, sacrificing his base and balance. He can be vulnerable when technique falters against savvy or explosive rushers. Overall, Freeling projects as a high-floor, physical run-game dominator and reliable pass protector with starter potential in gap/power or man-heavy schemes, though continued refinement in pad level and hand placement will determine if he becomes a true elite mauler or a dependable rotational piece. His best fit will be for NFL teams seeking a tone-setting interior lineman or right tackle who thrives on finishing blocks with violence.

Quote: “I’m athletic. That’s going to be my biggest skillset, and also I have great sets in my technique. Obviously I can get better, but that’s going to happen at the next level anyway.” – Monroe Freeling on his greatest strengths

Background: Played in 34 career games (16 starts) for the Bulldogs, where he helped the team average 32 points per game in 2025. Anchor on the offensive line that allowed 18 sacks during the season in 2025. Majored in finance. Played high school at Oceanside Collegiate Academy, where he was a four-star recruit and top-rated prospect in South Carolina. Helped the team reach the Class 2A Championship as a senior; also played basketball.

Q: How does your yoga translate over to football?

A: “Honestly, yoga just really helps with injury prevention. It’s huge on getting comfortable in compromising positions, just being flexible and also the mindfulness part. Being mindful of your body and how you feel is really important on how you stay twitchy and play fast on the football field.”

Q: Who are some of the tougher opponents that you’ve played throughout your career?

A: ““Toughest one in practice has got to be Mykel Williams (49ers). He’s just got a crazy build to him and he’s got a lot of power and he ended up going in the first round in the NFL. Him and Jalen Walker (Falcons), too. Jalon Walker’s got elite bend, great long arms. As for who I’ve played, I think [Keldric] Faulk is really good, big body. Kind of similar to Mykel Williams and also I would say Colin Simmons (Texas) is really good, too. Really twitchy, good rusher.”

Q: Can you share a story about Georgia head coach Kirby Smart with us?

A: “I don’t know if I can say it up here but it was whenever I was hurt, actually. I was just hurt, walking around, and he just started ripping me, ‘Why can’t you block somebody?’ Coach, I’m literally hurt. I’m recovering from my labrum surgery, I can’t really do much right now. Honestly, I was like, ‘Alright, I see how we’re doing things.’ Especially when the scouts would come to practice, he’d start screaming, ‘Scouts, scouts, watch, No. 57 right here, is going to block him?’”

PROCTOR, KADYN | Alabama | OT | Jr | #74 | Des Moines, IA | Day 1

Combine: HT: 6065 | WT: 351 | HD: 0968 | ARM: 3338 | 40-YD: 5.21 (1.84) | VJ: 32.5” | BJ: 9-1

Pro Day: HT: 6065 | WT: 352 | HD: 0968 | ARM: 3338 | WS: 8158 | SHTL: 4.78 | 3C: 7.78

Evaluation: A five-star recruit who lived up to the billing, Proctor immediately won the starting left tackle job as a true freshman and has been a stalwart over the past two seasons. He especially shines in the run game, where he shows excellent mobility for a man of his size and demonstrates the ability to finish his blocks with authority. Along with tremendous power, Proctor also possesses impressive athleticism and quick feet. He’ll need to refine some of his pass protection technique, such as better hand placement. Proctor did miss the first two games of 2024 due to a shoulder injury, so playing a full slate of games this past season certainly helped to solidify his top draft status amongst NFL decision-makers. In an impressive display of athleticism, Proctor caught a screen pass against Georgia earlier this past season and rumbled for a 10-yard score, while carrying multiple Bulldogs defenders on his back. His size, experience and technique would make for an immediate impact pro player. In fact, there is a very strong chance that Proctor could be one of the first offensive tackles off the board.

Background: Has struggled with weight in the past, weighing as much as 380 pounds. Appeared in 40 games in three seasons at Alabama (2023-25). Briefly transferred to Iowa in the spring of 2024, following the retirement of Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban but transferred back to Tuscaloosa in time for the Fall after realizing that Iowa City was not a good fit. Named consensus All-American, SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy and First-team All-SEC (2025); Second-team All-SEC (2024); Freshman All-American (2023). A five-star recruit out of Southeast Polk High School (Anthony Muñoz Award in 2022); also played basketball and participated in track.

IHEANACHOR, MAX | Arizona State | OT | rSr | Los Angeles, CA | Day 2

Combine: HT: 6057 | WT: 321 | HD: 0900 | ARM: 3378 | 40-YD: 4.91 (1.73) | VJ: 30.5” | BJ: 9-7

Senior Bowl: HT: 6055 | WT: 325 | HD: 0938 | ARM: 3448

Evaluation: Iheanachor embodies one of the more contrasting offensive tackle evaluations in the upcoming draft class, as he presents a high ceiling with excellent athleticism but also a very low floor due to his raw technique. Well-suited for more athletic-oriented blocking schemes at the next level, the Sun Devils protector possesses elite movement skills and elasticity for a blocker of his stature. His most transferable skills directly relate to the swiftness in his feet. The larger bodied offensive lineman inherits ‘dancer’s feet’ that allows him to effortlessly mirror defenders in the pass game with quick lateral movements but also makes him capable of reaching the second-level of a defense and getting out in open space when run blocking. His efforts in pass protection are often highlighted by his consistent understanding of maintaining a wide base that supports the blocker’s balance and enables him to control his lateral speed. However, much of Iheanachor’s efficiency in pass pro stems from his surplus athleticism granting him an advantage against slower defenders. The redshirt senior displays a need for significant growth in his hand placement and striking ability as he repeatedly fails to dictate the engagement with defenders. Furthermore, the veteran tackle may be a giant but his stature is more ‘high-waisted’ which often hurts his chances against more powerful edge rushers as his anchor is not the most stable. The athletic bookend is generally a better run blocker than pass blocker. With his athleticism he is able to effortlessly reach any assignment while doing so with a mauler mindset. Occasionally there will be plays that Iheanachor will have a mental lapse and miss a block but when he locks onto his target they usually end up on the ground. His biggest struggle in the run game returns to his “high-wasted” stature that will often result in him raising his pad levels too high and limit his power to drive defenders out of their gaps. The best chance for Iheanachor to achieve high level success at the professional level is to land with a team that deploys a wide zone scheme but also has a proven offensive line coach to work on his deficiencies. Despite some refinement issues, Iheanchor possesse sought after athleticism and overall skill-set that could see him compete for a starting job as a rookie.

Background: Last name pronounced (ee-HAW-nuh-chore). Senior Bowl participant. Still relatively new to the position, 2025 marked his second year as a starter for the young lineman. During the 2024 season he helped pave the way for Cam Skattebo and an ASU rushing attack that was able to record 200 yards per game. Iheanachor was thrusted into the lineup to start five games during the 2023 season primarily due to a bucket list of injuries, however, he managed to prevent any sacks in over 200 blocking attempts that season. Prior to Arizona State, he encountered his first experience playing organized football at East Los Angeles College where he built himself into a four star JUCO product and one of the more highly sought after tackles. After moving to Los Angeles from Nigeria at the age of 13, the multi-sport athlete attended King Drew Medical High School, which did not field a football team but instead he participated in both soccer and basketball.

FANO, SPENCER | Utah | OT | #55 | Jr | #55 | Spanish Fork, UT | Day 1

Combine: HT: 6054 | WT: 311 | HD: 0900 | ARM: 3218 | 40-YD: 4.91 (1.72) | VJ: 32” | BJ: 9-3 | SHTL: 4.67 | 3C: 7.34

Pro Day: HT: 6054 | WT: 311 | HD: 0900 | ARM: 3218 | WS: 8028

Evaluation: A truly dominant force since he stepped on the field as a true freshman, there is much hype surrounding Fano entering the season, as he is projected to become the highest drafted Utes player since Star Lotulelei (14th overall) in 2013. Fano combines elite athleticism with sound hand usage to stonewall defenders consistently. Without looking, you would not be able to tell that Fano is 300-pounds due to how fluid his movement is through his pass and run sets. Rarely will you see him get beat with speed, as he is able to laterally mirror defenders with ease. Additionally, Fano provides a powerful initial punch that is able to completely disrupt the momentum of the opposing pass-rusher. That said, Fano’s must develop a stronger anchor when in pass protection, rather than purely relying on his athleticism. There are times when he appears vulnerable against a more powerful rusher, which drives him in the opposite direction and he could stand to do a better job of staying square in pass sets. Overall, his size, strength, agility and experience provides starting-caliber traits which NFL talent evaluators seek.

Quotable: “You’re getting someone that’s not gonna allow himself to fail. I have too many people to prove right, to allow myself to fail them and fail myself. So, I’m gonna do everything it takes to be great in this league.” – Spencer Fano on what he brings to an NFL organization

Background: Last name pronounced (FAH-no). Owns strong NFL bloodlines with four different uncles (Gabe Reid, Spencer Reid, Teni Palepoi, Anton Palepoi) who have played professionally. Was named a finalist for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award in 2024 (Tetairoa McMillan). Voted as a freshman All-American in 2023 and named to the All-Big 12 team in 2024. A four-star recruit out of Timpview High School in Utah;

Q: When did you fall in love with football?

A: “I don’t remember a time that I wasn’t in love with football. My uncles all played football, all my cousins played football. I feel like I loved football my whole life. My parents put me into tackle football when I was in kindergarten and I played against the third graders because I was so much bigger than the other kids. So, yeah, really my whole life.”

Q: Can you tell us how it was like playing for head coach Kyle Whittingham during your time at Utah?

A: “I’d just say his program, uh, one of his things was that if you’re not a tough guy, you won’t survive in his program. So, I think he definitely instilled that in me, just that toughness, that grit to be able to just get through any kind of workout concern.”

Q: What was it like going up against your brother in practice every day, are you guys competitive?

A: “Okay, I would say it used to be, because when we were in, uh, like, Little League to high school, oh, my God, there used to end up either fights on the field, or fights at home against each other. But when we got to college, it was a lot different. We ended up finally getting some respect for each other when we went to college. But yeah, in high school, we used to swing after one-on-one reps.”

LOMU, CALEB | Utah | OT | rSo | #71 | Gilbert, AZ | Day 1