NFL Draft Bible: Offensive Tackles

The offensive tackle class of 2025 has more assortment than a Baskin Robbins.

Ric Serritella

Apr 23, 2025

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**Note**Heights of players are measured to the nearest eighth of an inch – for example, “6003” would stand for 6 ft. and 3/8 inches tall. (The first number refers to the feet, the second two numbers refer to the inches, and the last number refers to eighths of an inch.). Arm, hand, and wingspan are written differently – 3012 would mean 30 1/2 inches, 0934 would mean 9 3/4 inches, and 7558 would mean 75 5/8 inches.

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TIER 2 PROSPECTS -- PRO BOWL TALENT

Combine: 6051 | 315 | 1038 | 3348 | 8438 | 5.16 (1.79), 19.89 | n/a | 32” | 8-8 | 4.66 | 7.81

One-Liner: An elite athlete for his size, able to execute on all job responsibilities required to succeed at a high level, along with a physical, aggressive play demeanor that wears on opponents; prestige character.

Evaluation: The popular phrase, ‘do your job,’ certainly resonates when it comes to Banks. He knows thy role and understands his job responsibility on a play-by-play basis. Banks owns a stout lower body, which enables him to win the leverage battle consistently. In addition, he serves as a bulldozer versus the run and displays excellent second level agility. His wide base, hand placement and alertness are all top-notch, as Bank constantly has his head on a swivel, well aware of his surroundings. It’s hard to find critiques in Banks’ overall game. If you want to nitpick, he lacks prototype size. However, his arm length, nastiness, fundamentals, footwork and power more than compensate. He has carried a proven winner pedigree wherever he has played, since high school based on his track record and coach accounts. In terms of the most overall polished, tough, physically and mentally ready offensive left tackle prospect in this year’s draft, Banks takes the cake.

Quotable: "I just think he represents us at the highest level. To go along with it he's a great football player and he's very calm on the field. Some might say he's reserved but I see it first hand that he's not, he plays physical and he plays violent." – Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian on Kelvin Banks

Background: Mature beyond his years. Played under duress early on in his collegiate career as his mom had her gallbladder removed after a life-threatening illness. His mom previously had to undergo brain surgery due to her epileptic seizures when he was in middle school. Hasn’t missed a start at left tackle since his sophomore year of high school. A top recruit in the nation coming out of Summer Creek High School (All-America and four-time all-district). Enjoys BBQ. Majored in physical culture and sports.

2. CAMPBELL, WILL | LSU | OT | #66 | Jr | Monroe, LA | Pro Bowl Talent | Round 1

Combine: 6057 | 319 | 0948 | 3258 | 7738 | 4.98 (1.76), 20.05 | 32” | 9-5 | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: NFL decision-makers will deal with the tough task of deciphering through the tantalizing skill-set which has created much hyped potential but could ultimately turn out to be masked as a mirage.

Evaluation: Many draft observers have Campbell slated as their top offensive tackle prospect but not so much in our book, as he tends to struggle with speed, which could create issues at the next level. Blessed with phenomenal length, upper-body power and a strong lower base, which makes it difficult to move him off his mark, the notorious hard-worker known for his toughness does a nice job of letting the play develop and come to him. In fact, he is extremely patient, often-times allowing the defender to make the first move, as he is an excellent counter blocker. He demonstrates elite ability to mirror due to sound mechanics. However, his aggressiveness can be a double-edged sword, as Campbell plays through the whistle. It tends to catch him out of place, as he can be susceptible versus faster defenders. This causes him to lose his feet at times and he can get lost in the sauce against the spin-move. He’s not great in open space when out front as a lead blocker due to average athleticism. While lots of pancake blocks show up on film, his play demeanor leaves you wondering if he owns a mean streak. We shouldn’t lose sight that Campbell boasts excellent size and strength. A move from tackle to guard could benefit Campbell in much similar fashion to the way it extended the career of former 2004 second overall pick Robert Gallery (Raiders) coming out of Iowa. It’ll be interesting to see how he’s implemented in the pros.

Quotable: “Do you know what poly pipe is? If you ever drive by a cornfield or a bean field and you see the white pipe running down the side, I had to roll that out, miles and miles and miles of it.” – Will Campbell on where he acquired his renowned work ethic from

Background: After being inserted into the starting lineup due to an injury as a freshman at right tackle and never left the field, participating in 2,553 reps during his Tigers career and earning consensus All-American honors in 2024 as a junior. He allowed just two sacks this past year and zero in 2023. He was assigned to protect the blindside for Jayden Daniels (Commanders) for two seasons at LSU. His domination stems back to high school, as a five-star recruit out of Louisiana.

TIER 3 PROSPECTS -- SOLID STARTER

Combine: 6042 | 332 | 0968 | 3348 | 8200 | 4.91 (1.74), 20.28 | 34” | 09-07 | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: An agile, athletic, finesse blocker who flashes top-level traits but questions remain about the level of dog in him and where he fits best at the next level.

Evaluation: One player whose draft grade will fluctuate come draft day is Membou, who had a combine performance for the ages! No one is going to doubt the elite athleticism characteristics and bend, he certainly checks off the boxes in that department. Membou has experience playing both the left and right tackle positions. However, his footwork is a little bit inconsistent, although he demonstrates strong leg drive in the run game. Considered more of a finesse blocker, when watching Membou sometimes you wonder, where is the killer instinct? Upon observation, it would be nice to see him play through the whistle. There are numerous occasions where Membou could downright flatten his opponent and finish the block off with a pancake but he just doesn’t seem to crave the desire to punish the man in front of him. For that, he gets knocked down a few pegs on our board but he certainly possesses the skill-set to be a suitable starter at the next level. There is likely to be a divide as to whether he fits best at guard or tackle, or possibly even a swingman, capable of playing four offensive line spots when needed.

Quotable: "I think most teams think that I have the ability to play tackle. For me, I think there's no reason why I couldn't play tackle. I think I'm more than athletic enough, and I have the tools." — Armand Membou on where he projects in the NFL

Background: The Montana native was a two-year starter for Missouri at right tackle. Allowed zero sacks during the 2024 season and only three sacks total in his career. A four-star recruit as a guard from Lee’s Summit North; also played basketball, tennis and track growing up. Son of Annie Melong and Suffo Membou. Majored in parks, recreation, sport and tourism. Invited to the Senior Bowl and combine.

Combine: 6060 | 331 | 0948 | 3318 | 8078 | 5.01 (1.75), 19.76 | 29.5” | 9-3 | 4.82 | 7.81

One-Liner: While he doesn’t wow you in any one particular area, Ersery just stacks good reps on good reps and is as consistent as they come despite being a larger, less nimble tackle.

Evaluation: A mountain of a man, Ersery possesses elite strength, along with great size, long arms and puts forth tremendous effort on every rep. He demonstrates a superb kick slide and squares up defenders consistently, as he has a strong understanding of angles. While Ersery is quick off the snap and agile enough to seal off blocks on the edge there are concerns about his limited bend. He tends to struggle with speed at times and there is a narrative within the scouting community that his performance tends to dip against top competition, as Ersery has been more susceptible to allowing pressure versus ranked opponents. However, he has started the past three consecutive seasons at left tackle in the Big Ten and has done it at a very high level. This is an anchor piece to build your offensive line around and provide protection for your quarterback as a blindside protector, as Ersery brings top-shelf size, wit and experience. While he has been praised for his stellar pass blocking, Ersery also excels as a run blocker. With his efficient overall play, elite level of strength and power, plus agility, he can be a similar player as Broderick Jones (Steelers).

Quotable: “Aireontae, the athleticism he has is very different from most people I have ever coached. It’s on a completely different level. He’s going to run fast, going to jump high, he’s going to bend, he’s going to lift a lot.” – Minnesota HC PJ Fleck on Aireontae Ersery

Background: Known as a team leader with a boisterous personality who holds players accountable. The Kansas City native is known to prepare like a pro and brings a deep level of intensity to practice on a daily basis, per his coaches. Most impressive is his footwork. Something that Ersery attributes to his high school days, where he starred in basketball, track and dancing. Did not begin playing football until his junior year of high school; also competed in track and field (shot put, discus and javelin). Son of Takita Charles; five siblings (Danny Ersery, Dean Ersery and Cherish Ersery, Journey Stanford and Rain Spriggs). Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6047 | 317 | 1000 | 3300 | 8200 | 5.15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: A polarizing prospect who tantalized with an elite skill-set such as size, agility and footwork but a mid-season knee injury jeopardized his readiness, making him a wildcard of the draft.

Evaluation: Simmons laid down some highly impressive film early in the season before a left knee injury ended his campaign prematurely. He possesses an ideal frame, along with premium lateral movement, fluid hip and waist bend, plus fundamentally sound, quick feet. A mauler in the run game, Simmons takes excellent angles, utilizes his a-plus athleticism to carry out second level blocks and seals off his blocks with violent efficiency. In pass protection, he demonstrates sound technique, does an excellent job of squaring up his opponent and displays sound hand placement. He has experience starting at both tackle spots and is known to be an intelligent player. One negative surrounding Simmons is the dirty laundry he brings onto the field. Simply put, he is flagged for way too many penalties. In fact, he had a two-year stretch (2022-23), in which he was flagged for 25 penalties! However, Simmons is an ascending talent whose arrow was pointing up prior to injury. While he received rave reviews on his medical progress at the combine, there were some whispers about some character concerns, which could slide him to Day 2.

Background: Expected to be 100% healthy by April. Had knee surgery on October 12th with much better double-graph to make sure they had extra tracking, double-strong, according to reports. His progress has been deemed remarkable, as doctors are shocked by his rehab. Started at left tackle in 2024 and right tackle in 2023 for Ohio State; was a starter at San Diego State in 2022 under head coach Brady Hoke. A four-star recruit from Madison High School via Helix High School. Son of Ana Maafala.

Combine: 6060 | 336 | 1028 | 3378 | 8318 | 5.26 (1.82), 18.77 | 29.5” | 08-11 | 4.69 | 7.77

One-Liner: A mammoth tackle prospect who has flown under the radar leading up to the draft and is destined to outperform many of the players projected to be chosen ahead of him.

Evaluation: As offensive tackles continue to get bigger, stronger, faster, allow us to introduce you to Belton, who has checked off all the boxes along his draft journey. His feisty demeanor is built for the trenches, as he utilizes his incredible arm length to his advantage to gain leverage. Belton takes good angles and while he gets knocked for being a limited athlete, there was no evidence of such up close at the Senior Bowl. When you assess the combination of size, athleticism, power and experience, 'The Escalade,' is able to push his motor into overdrive as a run mauler, while also providing a high standard of excellence in pass protection. The fundamentally sound Belton owns crisp technique, along with strong hands, excellent placement and great mirror ability. While some have pegged him as a right tackle and he did work inside at guard in Mobile at scouts’ request, Belton’s quick feet and gargantuan size should provide him an opportunity to play left tackle at the next level.

Background: Was a bit undisciplined this past season, being flagged for eight penalties, although he managed to clean it in the second half the year, receiving just one flag during his final five games. Something he accredits to having better preparation. Spent one season at Georgia Military Academy and was ranked No.5 JUCO offensive tackle. Replaced former first round pick Ikem Ekwonu (Panthers) at left tackle. Allowed eight sacks in 1,300 career pass block attempts. Nicknamed “Escalade” by teammates. Majored in sports management. Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6045 | 313 | 1038 | 3428 | 8228 | 5.05 (1.71), 18.87 | 34.5” | 08-07 | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: A technician who boasts great size, footwork and experience.

Evaluation: Blessed with a sturdy frame, wide base and excellent length, Conerly Jr. is a dancing panda who mirrors well. He rarely makes a mistake in pass protection. In run blocking, Conerly Jr. takes good angles and seals off blocks well in the second level. He would benefit from holding onto his blocks and staying engaged a bit longer. There is no denying the body of work he laid on film, as he has been a staple of consistency for the Ducks on the blindside over the past three seasons. When stacked up to his fellow counterparts in Mobile, Conerly Jr. was outshined by some of the other linemen in attendance. He wound up on the wrong end of a Mike Green (Marshall) bull-rush at the Senior Bowl, which completely trucked him over and left him staring up at the sky. Otherwise, he had a respectable performance, proving that he is more than capable of being a high impact player. Conerly Jr.projects as a starting right tackle but he does own the size and footwork necessary to possibly receive a look at left tackle.

Background: Allowed two sacks in three seasons with Oregon where he started the last two seasons (2023-24). One of only two linemen since 1996 to record a touchdown reception. Consensus five-star recruit and top-35 player nationally; also played basketball. Transitioned to offensive line from running back as a sophomore in high school and won the 2021 Anthony Muñoz Award. Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6081 | 316 | 1038 | 3300 | 8100 | 5.21 (1.77), 18.71 | n/a | 08-10 | 4.70 | 7.71

One-Liner: The most famous IHOP in all of Massachusetts.

Evaluation: An intense competitor who plays through the whistle, Trapilo owns massive size. It’s evident that he has been well-coached, as he does the little things right such as spacing, hand placement and technique. He really thrives in run blocking, where he serves up a fair serving of pancakes every Saturday. Trapilo impressed down in Mobile, where his combination of length and physicality stood out. He served a can of ass-whoop during one-on-one drills, showcasing his lateral agility and bend, which makes you wonder why he isn’t one of the top eligible draft picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Back to the NFL, it might be a bit much to ask him to play left tackle due to the increased reps against speed rushers but Trapilo should make for an adequate right tackle starter.

Quotable: "I'm a very technical player. I take pride in my footwork and being in the right position as much as possible. Like I mentioned, talent gets you so far, but eventually, your technique, your film study and your preparation is going to close any gaps that there might be and put you ahead of your opponent." -- Ozzy Trapilo on what separates him from the competition

Background: A three year starter converted to right tackle in 2023 after playing left tackle in 2022. Missed two games in 2022 due to injury. Allowed two sacks over the past two seasons (747 pass block snaps). Was a four star recruit from Boston College High where he was ranked as the number two prospect in state. Son of Kim and the late Steve Trapilo, who passed away in 2004; His father was an All-American offensive lineman at Boston College and later played in the NFL. Majored in management. Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6047 | 311 | 1028 | 3468 | 8178 | 5.05 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: A developmental offensive tackle who possesses all the desirable traits but must bulk up and become much more consistent.

Evaluation: A small school product with big-time game, Grant is a fiery type who demonstrates tremendous strength, excellent bend and a tenacious demeanor. The flashes are certainly there when you op on Grant, who is long, lean, limber and agile, all traits that you would like your offensive tackles to have. However, the arithmetic doesn’t always seem to equate, as Grant can too often be seen not finishing, standing up too straight and lost in space. Not to be too harsh but one must wonder if there is a fire down beneath in the pit of his belly. A ‘freak of nature,’ according to head coach Mike London, Grant has been recorded at 21 mph and owns a 32” vertical jump, so he’ll be sure to attract many talent evaluators. Those with keen eyes might slap a buyer beware tag but there is much love in NFL circles.

Quotable: "There are scouts at practice almost daily and there are scouts planning return visits with position coaches. It's not just the run of the mill, I'm checking this school off and going to it. He's generating interest from the All-American recognitions and all-conference recognitions but then when people see him practice and watch the tape, they are excited." – William & Mary OL coach Mario Acitelli

Background: Was recruited heavily by major programs to enter the transfer portal through back channels but remained loyal to William & Mary. Was also an all-state wrestler at Churchland High School; grew up with a love for wrestling and grappled for most of his youth. Son of Kent and Jackie Grant.

10. JONES, EMERY | LSU | OT | #50 | Jr | Baton Rouge, LA | Solid Starter | Round 3

Combine: 6052 | 315 | 1068 | 3428 | 8148 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: A stalwart of consistency with an ideal frame and well-rounded skill-set to compete immediately for a starting role at right tackle.

Evaluation: Blessed with a rare combination of size, length and footwork, Jones has beena model of consistency for the Tigers. A consistent performer throughout the week at the Senior Bowl, Jones was rock-steady during one-on-ones and never found himself out of place. Considered strictly a right tackle prospect due to limited athleticism, Jones is sure to compensate with an excellent kick slide, which enables him to keep up with just about every type of rusher; speed or power. He measures in with very long arms (34.5") and brings big time pedigree. Jones can provide instant sustainability and competence.

Quotable: "Just how I attack. I feel like I'm a great leader. I feel like I'm a great locker room guy who's going to come in and change the morale of the locker room.” – Emery Jones on his strengths

Background: Lost his father to a heart attack at the age of six. Started 36-of-38 games at LSU; surrendered eight sacks in 1,542 pass blocking snaps. A four-star recruit. Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6076 | 339 | 1048 | 3478 | 8348 | 5.14 (1.80), 19.18 | 35” | 09-04 | 4.94 | 8.08

One-Liner: A rare combination of size, athleticism, intelligence and leadership, who moves well for his size, shows up consistently daily and is the ultimate locker room dude.

Evaluation: The first noticeable trait that stands out about Travis is his mammoth posture. Despite his size, the nimble Travis is a dancing bear with excellent footwork and lateral movement. He originally began his collegiate career at Princeton, where he was a multiple All-Ivy League selection. His body frame would suggest that he took full advantage of the P4 weight room facilities and cafeteria. He moves extremely well for a man of his size. A fluid mover down the line on pull blocks., the athleticism of Travis is noticeable. Certainly, there is room for improvement with his overall technique and footwork. Travis can get caught standing up a bit too tall at times due to his natural length. However, the ‘Twin City Tower of Power’ possesses all the attributes that NFL evaluators seek in a left tackle prospect.

Background: Played 12 games (11 starts) in 2024. Missed the first two games of the season due to injury. Allowed one sack in 475 pass blocking attempts. A two-year starter at Princeton (2020 season cancelled due to COVID-19). Limited to six games in 2023 due to injury. An All-Ivy League performer in 2022. Named DeLaSalle High School Male Athlete, Football and Basketball Player of the Year as a senior; student body Co-President. Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6056 | 317 | 1138 | 3448 | 8448 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: Will certainly look the part as the first one off the bus type but has several vital flaws that could create hardships at the pro level of competition.

Evaluation: A combination of size, strength and length, Williams stepped into the Longhorns starting right tackle role this past season with mixed reviews. There is no questioning his brute strength and ability to generate push. Williams does a nice job of keeping his legs pumping through contact and driving defenders off their mark in the run game. The biggest negative surrounding Williams is the fact that he was one of the most penalized offensive linemen in the nation, as he was flagged for seven penalties this year. He’ll need to harness some of his emotions and keep his temper in check, specifically during melees. In addition, he can sometimes resort to lazy technique, which can cause him to be out of place too frequently. Speed around the edge is going to give him a problem at the next level, he’ll need to lengthen his kick slide and get quicker with his strides. He struggled mightily against Ohio State whose defense featured bonafide Sunday players. While the upside is enticing, asking Williams to come in and compete for a starting job would appear to be asking him to chew on a bit too much.

Background: Missed one game in 2024 due to a knee sprain. Arrived in Lubbock as a 360-pound freshman, he has since trimmed down about 25 pounds. Between weight and penalties, discipline could be a concern for some teams. A three-star recruit.. Majored in physical culture and sports.

TIER 4 PROSPECTS -- AVERAGE STARTER

Pro Day: 6054 | 323 | 0958 | 3348 | 7978 | 4.99 | n/a | 28” | 9-0 | 4.64 | 7.90

One-Liner: A versatile swingman able to play all five positions along the offensive line.

Evaluation: A gritty, tough brawler who brings ox-like strength, Cooper displays very good knee-bend and anchor. He can tend to get his feet caught underneath him at times, which causes him to get tripped up but overall he possesses sound technique. One of the top performers at the Hula Bowl, his performance earned him a call-up to the East-West Shrine Bowl. Cooper is a high value Day 3 prospect who can provide great roster flexibility with his experience to step in at multiple spots. Ideally, he projects as a backup bookend swing tackle.

Quotable: “Tyler Batty had my number last year. It was the last home game, last game of the regular season before we went to play Texas in the Big 12 Championship. I kind of didn’t play very well and [Batty] brought it to me. He was good.” – Dalton Cooper on his toughest opponent

Background: A transfer from Texas State, where he was a three-year starter and All-Sun Belt selection. Started the first two games of 2024 at right tackle before moving to left tackle; he would miss time due to a lower body injury. A football and basketball standout from Prague High School. Son of John and Stefanie Cooper.

Combine: 6072 | 316 | 1048 | 3400 | 8348 | 5.33 (1.87), 18.92 | 24.5” | 08-00 | 4.91 | 8.15

One-Liner: A mammoth of a mauler at right tackle, who made a smooth transition in his lone season in the SEC, as it seems his best football still awaits.

Evaluation: After transferring from the Mountain West Conference, Crenshaw-Dickson immediately started all 12 games to anchor the right side of the line for the Gators, receiving high marks as their most consistent lineman. He then proceeded to tower over the competition at the East-West Shrine Bowl in Dallas, displaying excellent movement skills, along with impressive play strength, which would tend to translate well at the next level. Crenshaw-Dickson displays twitchy power off the snap, with a fierce leg drive, combined with impressive length to help him reassure leverage in the run game. With a fast initial step, he can set the edge with his long arm length, to steer defenders away from running lanes. Despite his notable athleticism and fluid coordination with hands and feet, he lacks flexibility due to stiff hips. In addition, he struggles to re-adjust on blocks against sudden change of direction, an area where he’ll need some time to develop. His lateral movement is explosive but Crenshaw-Dickson needs to strengthen his lower body in pass protection to improve his anchor, instead of being a waist bender.

Background: Logged 685 offensive snaps at right tackle, who started all 12 games in his lone season for the Gators in 2024. Previously redshirted at San Diego State(2019-23), had experience in 38 games with 35 starts as a swing tackle for the Aztecs. A three-star recruit. The son of Monica Barrett.

Combine: 6070 | 314 | 1000 | 3348 | 8138 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a

One-Liner: A long, lean, tough tackle who boasts bigtime pedigree and experience.

Evaluation: Wisconsin has produced a strong track record of churning out quality offensive linemen in recent years (currently nine Badgers offensive linemen on NFL rosters) and Nelson is the next in the pipeline. A four-year starter, he has served as a key cog at left tackle the past three seasons. He does an excellent job in run blocking, taking good angles and walling off defenders with his length. There are some short-comings in pass-protection, as Nelson will lose sync of his legs at moments. He also tends to overextend at times and give up his inside. While he only allowed one sack on paper, he did give up 12 quarterback pressures this past year. Overall, Nelson is a smart player with good awareness and is rarely ever flagged for a penalty.

Background: A noticeably more vocal Nelson showed up on campus during the spring, per the staff, as he seemed to embrace his enhanced leadership role. Switched from right guard to left tackle after his freshman year. Allowed nine sacks in 1,557 pass blocking opportunities. A four-star recruit from Stoughton, where he also played basketball. Looks to follow in the footsteps of his father, Todd Nelson, who also played for the Badgers and was selected by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. The son of Todd and Sara Nelson, has three brothers, Barrett, Will, and Max. Senior Bowl invite.

Pro Day: 6046 | 306 | 0918 | 3248 | 8038 | 4.95 | n/a |32” | 9-6 | 4.59 | 7.71

One-Liner: An underrated guard prospect with the movement skills to mirror rushers in pass protection, plus the speed and fluidity to win in space in the run game.

Evaluation: While Cabeldue doesn't possess great size or girth such as some of his aforementioned counterparts, he compensates with excellent technique, hand placement, toughness and experience (amassed more than 3,000 career offensive snaps). Cabeldue saw his first significant playing time at left tackle in 2024 but clearly looked more natural and comfortable getting into his kick step and pass set at right tackle. He was one of the top performers throughout the week of East-West Shrine Bowl practice. Cabeldue has some physical limitations that prevent him from projecting as an early career contributor but his floor and athletic traits make him an enticing Day 3 selection.

Background: Suffered a left knee injury vs. Texas Tech in 2020, suffered a high ankle sprain against Texas Tech in 2023 and tore ligaments in his ankle the following week against Kansas State and underwent season-ending surgery causing him to miss the final two games, left 2024 Iowa State game after getting rolled up on. A-47 game starter for the Jayhawks over a five-year career. Began career at Kansas at right tackle before switching to left in 2024; also played both guard positions. Attended Clovis High School, where he helped the team to district title in 2019; also lettered in baseball and basketball. The son of Brendi and Tyler Cabeldue and has one sister (Kaci) and two brothers (Cole and Roddy).

TIER 5 PROSPECTS -- BACKUP

Combine: 6063 | 311 | 1000 | 3378 | 8400 | 5.18 (1.75), 18.56 | 32” | 09-03 | 4.51 | 7.75

One-Liner: A heralded high school recruit who never quite fulfilled his potential but finally found his footing as a full time starter this past season.

Evaluation: One of the top prep recruits in the nation coming out of high school, Brown struggled to find the field during his four seasons in Madison, while taking two years to finally capture the starting right tackle job in Lawrence. His run blocking would be considered his strong-suit, as Brown utilizes his big-boxed frame to seal off defenders and tends to throw an effective chop back, quite frequently. He possesses pitty-patter feet and is not a long strider, leaving him susceptible in pass protection against speed. Brown plays from a two-point stance. While he has shown glimpses of his potential, Brown needs to get more physical and prove that he can put it all together. Will the light bulb ever turn on?

Quotable: “Nothing against the staff at Wisconsin but I felt that early in my career, I don’t think I had the proper resources available to me to excel at the Power Five [at the time] level. Everything changed for me at Kansas from a health perspective. All of the issues that I had before just went away. I had access to the proper nutrition and diet. I had people around me who I felt like I needed. I didn’t know that until I got to Kansas.” – Logan Brown on overcoming Type-1 diabetes during his career

Background: Has played in just 39 games (11 starts) in six seasons (six per year). Type 1 diabetic. A five-star recruit. Played four seasons at Wisconsin before final two with Kansas. Limited to two games in 2023 due to injury. Starter in 11-of-12 games in 2024.Began playing football as a freshman in high school. A five-star recruit from East Kentwood High School; also played track and field (shot put). Communication Arts major. Son of Kristyn Brown. Has a sister, Jessica, who played volleyball at Western Michigan. Senior Bowl invite.

Combine: 6066 | 323 | 1028 | 3418 | 8268 | n/a | n/a | 31.5” | n/a | 4.94 | n/a

One-Liner: An experienced, smart left tackle with above average athleticism, sound technique and NFL pedigree but concerns linger about his passion for the game.

Evaluation: One player we did not see participate in the all-star circuit was Hinton, who has anchored the Wolverines blindside. He possesses an excellent frame, long limbs and great power. While he demonstrates good athleticism, he has somewhat limited bend. In addition, Hinton has been knocked for lacking aggressiveness at times. When he’s on, he looks like a first round talent but NFL teams could be leery. With a great combination of size, experience, technique and tenacity, Hinton holds a lot of value, plus hails from a football family. After starting for two seasons at Stanford, Hinton held down the left tackle spot the past two years in Ann Arbor, so he has established a strong baseline. Is his heart in it?

Quotable: “I’m not gonna lie, when I got here last year is kind of when I fell in love with the sport again. In eighth grade I started to like it, high school I was lukewarm on it for a little bit and then Stanford I didn’t like it that much. But then when I got here, it renewed the love for the sport again for sure. It was definitely a resurgence.” – Myles Hinton on his love for the game

Background: A transfer from Stanford. Missed two games this past season due to an ankle injury. Is known to have plenty of outside interests such as caretaking for snakes, playing the guitar and cooking. Had to rediscover his lust for football, at points he was “lukewarm,” or “didn’t like it that much.” His first love has been drawing, having a strong interest since he was six years old. A five-star recruit in football who also competed in ice hockey. The son of an eight-time NFL Pro Bowl offensive lineman Chris Hinton; brother Chris (Chargers), played defensive tackle for Michigan.

Combine: 6060 | 315 | 0968 | 3358 | 8228 | 5.20 | n/a | 28.5” | 8-8 | 4.62 | 7.34

One-Liner: A lengthy, experienced tackle who checks off most boxes but does fall short with hip stiffness and limited lateral agility, making him a projected right tackle, or backup swingman in the pros.

Evaluation: A tough, team leader with excellent length, Taylor possesses an ideal frame and has been well-coached. He tends to excel more in pass-coverage, where he utilizes his length and does a nice job keeping his legs pumping, something he needs to do more of when driving his blocker in the run game. Taylor is a bit of a sluggish run-blocker. While he does a nice job getting his helmet on the hip, he needs to keep churning in the ground game. A team captain and starter at left tackle, Taylor saw his collegiate career cut short due to injury, much like his predecessors Matt Goncalves (Colts) and Carter Warren (Jets). He’ll likely be recalled to Indy for a medical follow-up examination, making him a Day 3 prospect that will likely require patience as he gets back to full strength.

Background: Suffered a season-ending knee injury (October). Played 45 games in five seasons at Pitt (1,470 snaps), allowing 33 pressures and six sacks. Earned his bachelor's degree in law, criminal justice and society. Widely considered one of Ohio’s top recruits after not allowing a sack as a senior for Elyria Catholic; also starred in basketball. The son of Heather Roule and the late Brian Taylor, has one brother.

Combine: 6070 | 321 | 1028 | 3458 | 8468 | 5.12 (1.80), 19.45 | 28.5” | 09-03 | 4.85 | 7.51

One-Liner: A brobdingnagian force with great length and raw athleticism.

Evaluation: A four-year starter who stayed loyal to the program, Vinson moves extremely well for his size. He can get into the second level, or down the line with deliberate intent. At times, he can be a bit too wild with his arm placement and would benefit from playing lower more consistently. In addition, Vinson needs to do a better job setting his base on blocks and improving his footwork. That said, he was one of the pleasant surprises from the Senior Bowl showcase. Vinson certainly popped onto the NFL radar with his incredible length and agility. A tall, lean body-type, Vinson weighed in at Mobile 30 pounds heavier than his listed weight and measured in with some of the longest arms (35”), including a seven-foot wingspan. His length and agility enabled him to keep up with the 'Power Four' level of competition. This is an ascending prospect who could soar to new heights with NFL-level coaching, weight room and cafeteria.

Quotable: "Carson is always pushing himself. He's been a leader, a four-year starter, and can learn different things; he's a quick learner of the game. Absolutely a great kid." - Alabama A&M OC Duane Taylor on Carson Vinson

Background: The lone HBCU invite to the NFL Combine. Declined numerous NIL offers to transfer. Started all 48 career games at left tackle for Alabama A&M (2020-24). Was named a finalist for HBCU-National Player of the Year. Attended Panther Creek High School (2019); Had offers from FBS schools (North Carolina, North Carolina State, Duke). Senior Bowl invite.

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