Top 10 Interior Offensive Lineman Prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft
Last Updated: June 01, 2026 | Source: Consensus rankings from 9 outletsThe 2026 interior offensive lineman class is led by Olaivavega Ioane, Emmanuel Pregnon, Chase Bisontis. Here's a breakdown of the top 10 prospects at the position, with scouting reports, measurables, and projected draft range.
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1. Olaivavega Ioane — Penn State
Consensus Rank: #14 overall | Projection: Top 15 pick | Measurables: 6-4, 320.0 lbs, 32" armsOlaivavega "Vega" Ioane is the top pure guard in the 2026 NFL Draft class thanks to his elite ability to halt and generate movement on command. At 6'4", 328 pounds, the Penn State redshirt junior entered the program as a 3-star recruit in 2022 with a unique backstory-he didn't step on a football field until his sophomore year at Graham-Kapowsin High School without his parents' knowledge, as they prioritized academics over athletics. By his senior year, his team went undefeated and captured a Class 4A state championship while averaging 456 yards and 44 points per game.
Strengths: Elite pass blocker who consistently holds ground with excellent technique ... Stout anchor that stalls bull rushe's and prevents pocket collapse ... Powerful jump sets that crush DL momentum immediately Concerns: Hand timing issues-shoots hands too late allowing defenders into chest ... Leverage concerns with pads popping up quickly in pass protection NFL Comparison: High-floor guard with two-phase impact Full scouting report for Olaivavega Ioane →---
2. Emmanuel Pregnon — Oregon
Consensus Rank: #48 overall | Projection: Second round | Measurables: 6-4, 314.0 lbs, 5.21s 40, 33" armsEmmanuel Pregnon is the most pro-ready interior offensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft class. The 6'5", 318-pound redshirt senior has been lights-out all season for the Ducks after transferring from USC, allowing only two pressures after yielding 18 a year ago. Pregnon's journey includes Wyoming (2020-22), USC (2023-24), and now Oregon (2025), and he hasn't allowed a sack since transferring to the Power 4 level in 2023-a remarkable testament to his technical consistency.
Strengths: Hasn't allowed a sack since 2022 at Power 4 level ... Elite pass protector with consistent technique and effort ... Quick feet to mirror in pass protection and get out as puller Concerns: Played exclusively at left guard since 2022 with limited versatility ... Tends to lunge into blocks with questionable technique at times NFL Comparison: Comparable to Connor Williams (7.7 grade) Full scouting report for Emmanuel Pregnon →---
3. Chase Bisontis — Texas A&M
Consensus Rank: #51 overall | Projection: Second round | Measurables: 6-5, 315.0 lbs, 5.02s 40, 31" armsChase Bisontis arrived in College Station as New Jersey's top offensive line prospect, earning unanimous four-star recognition from all major recruiting services after helping Don Bosco Prep to a state championship appearance. The highly-touted recruit made an immediate impact for the Aggies, becoming one of just two offensive linemen in the nation to start all 13 games as a true freshman in 2023 while earning ESPN Freshman All-America honors and SEC All-Freshman Team recognition. His versatility showed immediately as he split time between right tackle and right guard, showcasing the positional flexibility that made him such a coveted recruit.
Strengths: Elite physical tools at 6-6, 320 pounds with the size, length, and frame that NFL teams covet for interior offensive line positions ... Impressive freshman production starting all 13 games and earning ESPN Freshman All-America honors demonstrates advanced maturity and readiness for high-level competition ... Positional versatility showcased by starting at right tackle, right guard, and left guard over two seasons gives NFL roster construction flexibility Concerns: Pass protection technique remains significan't concern with inconsistent hand placement and lateral movement deficiencies that allow penetration from interior rushers ... Injury issues limited 2024 season to just 10 starts after missing three games mid-season, raising durability questions for NFL workload demands Full scouting report for Chase Bisontis →---
4. Keylan Rutledge — Georgia Tech
Consensus Rank: #57 overall | Projection: Second round | Measurables: 6-4, 316.0 lbs, 5.05s 40, 33" armsKeylan Rutledge is a long, broad-framed mauler who has developed into one of the most decorated interior offensive linemen in recent Georgia Tech history. The Cleveland, Tennessee native arrived at Middle Tennessee State as a three-star recruit with remarkable athletic credentials-he was a state champion shot-putter and a 1,000-point, 1,000-rebound basketball player whose physical tools translated immediately to the trenches. After earning Conference USA All-Freshman honors in 2022 and First Team All-Conference USA recognition in 2023, Rutledge transferred to Georgia Tech before the 2024 season.
Strengths: Long, broad-framed mauler with prototypical 6'4" 330 lb size ... Zero sacks allowed across 801 snaps in 2025 ... Top-10 nationally in overall, run, and pass blocking Concerns: Leverage can be an issue against stronger players ... Plays upright in standard pass blocking reps NFL Comparison: Chris Lindstrom (powerful finisher guard) Full scouting report for Keylan Rutledge →---
5. Connor Lew — Auburn
Consensus Rank: #75 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-3, 310.0 lbs, 32" armsConnor Lew is widely regarded as the best center and interior offensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft class. At 6'3" and 303 pounds, the Auburn pivot has the desired build for the position with good compact mass, great natural leverage, stellar functional athleticism, and passable play strength. What jumps off the screen is a center with exceptional movement skills who can execute in space-the athleticism shows up consistently on pulls, screens, and climbing blocks.
Strengths: Best center prospect in 2026 draft class ... Elite pass protection technician with phenomenal hand placement ... Surrendered just 1 sack 9 pressures across 442 snaps as sophomore Concerns: Torn ACL ended 2025 season places draft process in question ... Visibly lacks high-end mass and length NFL Comparison: Tyler Linderbaum-level movement skills Full scouting report for Connor Lew →---
6. Gennings Dunker — Iowa
Consensus Rank: #80 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-5, 319.0 lbs, 5.18s 40, 33" armsGennings Dunker is a rugged, powerful in-line blocker who has developed through Iowa's renowned offensive line pipeline into a legitimate NFL prospect. The 6'5", 315-pound former three-star recruit redshirted in 2021, made his first career start at right guard in the 2022 Music City Bowl, and has steadily progressed to become a key piece of the Hawkeyes' offensive front. In 2024, Dunker started 11 games at right tackle, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors with his mauling run-blocking style.
Strengths: Ferocious mauler in the run game who thrives in space ... Polished angle taker with consistent footwork and landmarks ... Explosiveness and lower-body driving power overwhelms edge defenders Concerns: Projects best to interior due to limited athletic ability ... Stiff waist-bending athlete lacking foot quickness NFL Comparison: Projects similar to Tyler Linderbaum-style interior mauler Full scouting report for Gennings Dunker →---
7. Sam Hecht — Kansas State
Consensus Rank: #81 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-4, 303.0 lbs, 5.10s 40, 31" armsSam Hecht is one of the best walk-on-to-draft-prospect stories in the 2026 class developing from an unranked recruit into a two-year starting center and All-Big 12 honoree at Kansas State. His technique is elite with elbows tucked and connected to hips using tight inside hand placement resulting in just two penalties over his final two seasons and zero penalties as a senior. His pass protection production is extraordinary allowing zero sacks and only one quarterback hit in his final two seasons combined.
Strengths: Elite technique with elbows tucked and tight inside hand placement ... Extraordinary pass protection allowing zero sacks in final two seasons ... Outstanding football intelligence as Academic All-Conference honoree Concerns: Undersized at 297 pounds needing to add at least 10 pounds of mass ... Short arms causing lost hand battles and limiting recovery ability NFL Comparison: Tyler Biadasz Full scouting report for Sam Hecht →---
8. Jalen Farmer — Kentucky
Consensus Rank: #90 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-4, 312.0 lbs, 4.93s 40, 34" armsJalen Farmer is a sturdy powerful guard prospect from Kentucky who anchors quickly and consistently displaces down linemen on double-teams but whose average movement skills limit his effectiveness on climbs and leave his edges exposed in true one-on-one pass protection. The 6-5 318-pound interior lineman entered college at Florida as a 3-star recruit in the 2022 class before transferring to Kentucky after two seasons as a backup. He started two years at right guard for the Wildcats and accepted his invite to the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Strengths: Stout sturdy build with good length and heavy hands ... Very good play strength to lift and displace linemen on double-teams and base blocks ... Delivers a jolt on contact and sets a firm anchor once latched Concerns: Erratic snap timing resulting in being tardy to spots and landmarks ... Soft edges in pass protection from wide base paired with late hands NFL Comparison: Asim Richards Full scouting report for Jalen Farmer →---
9. Jake Slaughter — Florida
Consensus Rank: #94 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-5, 303.0 lbs, 5.10s 40, 32" armsJake Slaughter has established himself as one of college football's most consistent interior offensive linemen, anchoring Florida's offensive line at center with exceptional technique and reliability. According to Pro Football Focus, Slaughter has posted grades consistently hovering around the 80. 0 range, placing him among the elite centers in the country.
Strengths: Elite PFF grades around 80.0 demonstrate consistently high-level performance against SEC competition ... Exceptional quickness off the snap allows him to beat defenders to contact points and establish positional advantage ... Precise hand placement technique enables him to control defenders and dictate engagement from first contact Concerns: Lacks some pop to his power according to scouting reports, limiting ability to generate movement in phone booth scenarios ... Size at 6-5, 300 lbs may be slightly undersized for NFL centers who typically carry more bulk NFL Comparison: Jake Majors (Texas) - four-year starter comparison mentioned in scouting reports Full scouting report for Jake Slaughter →---
10. Logan Jones — Iowa
Consensus Rank: #96 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-2, 299.0 lbs, 4.90s 40, 30" armsLogan Jones is a bulldozing center from Iowa who has established himself as one of the most dominant run blockers at the position in the 2026 draft class. The 6-3, 293-pound former 4-star recruit is an absolute mauler who creates his own running lanes with power and leverage, knocking defenders off their paths and taking them completely out of plays. Jones has been a model of durability and consistency with 39 career starts entering his senior season, earning Third-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2023 before breaking through as a First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 2024.
Strengths: Bulldozer run blocker who creates his own running lanes ... Absolute mauler who knocks defenders off their paths ... Strong at the point of attack and when moving Concerns: Pass blocking grade (59.4 PFF) significantly lags run blocking (73.0) ... May need to add mass at 293 pounds for NFL interior NFL Comparison: Iowa mauler center Full scouting report for Logan Jones →---