Top 10 Offensive Tackle Prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft
Last Updated: June 01, 2026 | Source: Consensus rankings from 9 outletsThe 2026 offensive tackle class is led by Francis Mauigoa, Spencer Fano, Monroe Freeling. 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. Francis Mauigoa — Miami (FL)
Consensus Rank: #9 overall | Projection: Top 15 pick | Measurables: 6-5, 329.0 lbs, 5.13s 40, 33" armsFrancis Mauigoa is a densely-built, powerful offensive lineman who projects as a classic quality collegiate tackle-to-guard convert in the mold of recent draft picks Jonah Savaiinaea and Steve Avila. At 6'6", 335 pounds, Mauigoa entered Miami as a 5-star recruit in the 2023 class and has developed into one of the most physically imposing blockers in college football. His thick, sturdy, well-rounded build delivers knock-back power at the point of attack with good grip strength and leg drive to uproot defenders on angle-drive, double-team, and pin blocks.
Strengths: Thick sturdy build with very good play strength at 6'6" 335 lbs ... Delivers knock-back power at point of attack ... Elite-level anchor to halt bull-rush translates to NFL Concerns: Arm length concerns for NFL tackle-projects best inside to guard ... Poor kick step technique makes vulnerable to wide-alignment rushers NFL Comparison: Jonah Savaiinaea as tackle-to-guard convert Full scouting report for Francis Mauigoa →---
2. Spencer Fano — Utah
Consensus Rank: #12 overall | Projection: Top 15 pick | Measurables: 6-5, 311.0 lbs, 4.91s 40, 32" armsSpencer Fano is the 2026 class's top offensive tackle prospect due to his loose, fluid movement skills and relentless motor. The 6'6", 308-pound tackle arrived at Utah as a 4-star recruit in the 2023 class and earned second-team AP All-American honors as a true freshman. Fano is of Polynesian descent from a family of athletes - his brother, sister, and four uncles all played in the NFL.
Strengths: Loose fluid mover with very good athletic ability ... Rangy pass protector with independent hands ... Very good short-area quickness and contact balance Concerns: Lean build results in getting stalemated on power ... Gets pried open on angle-drive blocks NFL Comparison: Charles Cross with similar movement-based game Full scouting report for Spencer Fano →---
3. Monroe Freeling — Georgia
Consensus Rank: #15 overall | Projection: Top 15 pick | Measurables: 6-7, 315.0 lbs, 4.93s 40, 34" armsMonroe Freeling emerged as one of the most tantalizing offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft after a breakout junior season at Georgia. The 6'7", 315-pound left tackle entered the program as a 4-star recruit and the top prospect out of South Carolina in the 2023 class. After appearing in eight games as a true freshman and starting four of 13 games as a sophomore, Freeling seized the starting left tackle role in 2025 and never looked back.
Strengths: Elite length with 84-inch wingspan provides natural advantages ... Exceptionally quick feet and efficient out of his stance ... Processing ability draws comparisons to Olu Fashanu Concerns: Upright playing style leaves him vulnerable to overextension ... Run blocking is the primary concern-zone grade 64.7, gap grade 53.5 NFL Comparison: Olu Fashanu (processing) Full scouting report for Monroe Freeling →---
4. Kadyn Proctor — Alabama
Consensus Rank: #21 overall | Projection: First round | Measurables: 6-6, 352.0 lbs, 5.22s 40, 33" armsKadyn Proctor is a mountain of a man at 6'7", 366 pounds with elite-level power, physicality, and pedigree that makes him one of the most discussed prospects in NFL meeting rooms. The former 5-star recruit and top offensive tackle in the 2023 class is absurdly powerful and can really crush a double team. As a run blocker, Proctor is very good with great toughness and does an excellent job climbing to the second level and blocking defenders in space, using his length well to press defenders.
Strengths: Elite size at 6'7" 366 lbs - true mountain of a man ... Absurdly powerful with elite-level physicality ... Excellent run blocker who crushe's double teams Concerns: Struggled with consistency in 2025 season ... Leverage issues at left tackle NFL Comparison: Mekhi Becton with similar size-power profile Full scouting report for Kadyn Proctor →---
5. Blake Miller — Clemson
Consensus Rank: #28 overall | Projection: First round | Measurables: 6-6, 317.0 lbs, 5.04s 40, 34" armsBlake Miller is one of the quickest and most agile offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft, having never missed a start in his entire collegiate career at Clemson. The 6'6" right tackle was only the fourth true freshman in 50 years to start on Clemson's offensive line, where he's amassed a staggering 2,893 offensive snaps across 41 consecutive starts. A four-star recruit who was the 16th-ranked OT nationally, Miller committed to Clemson over Florida, Michigan, and Ohio State.
Strengths: Never missed start in career - 41 consecutive ... 2,893 career offensive snaps ... Quick and agile for tackle position Concerns: Hand placement lands outside frame too often ... Kick step rigid against elite speed NFL Comparison: Luke Goedeke - second-round tackle needing hand work Full scouting report for Blake Miller →---
6. Max Iheanachor — Arizona State
Consensus Rank: #28 overall | Projection: First round | Measurables: 6-5, 321.0 lbs, 4.91s 40, 33" armsMax Iheanachor is a raw but tantalizing offensive tackle prospect whose unique athletic background and elite movement skills make him one of the most intriguing developmental linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Born in Nigeria in 2002, Iheanachor spent his first thirteen years mastering soccer before his family relocated to Los Angeles, where basketball became his obsession. Standing 6'6" with the footwork of a midfielder, he dominated as a small forward at King Drew Medical High School-a campus that didn't even field a football team.
Strengths: Elite movement skills and elasticity from soccer/basketball background ... Impressive initial foot quickness with high-ceiling kick step ... Excellent grip strength-defenders struggle to escape his grasp Concerns: Raw and unrefined footwork on drive blocks saps power ... Lapses in spatial awareness and timing within play design NFL Comparison: High-upside developmental tackle Full scouting report for Max Iheanachor →---
7. Caleb Lomu — Utah
Consensus Rank: #31 overall | Projection: First round | Measurables: 6-6, 313.0 lbs, 4.99s 40, 33" armsAs a redshirt sophomore, Caleb Lomu displays very good movement skills with a keen natural feel as a pass protector that tracks toward becoming a quality NFL left tackle. The 6'6", 308-pound tackle entered Utah as a 4-star recruit in the 2023 class and started 12 games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2023. Lomu is still in the early stages of physical and technical development but his traits help him negotiate leverage and get out of compromising positions at a high level.
Strengths: Excellent recovery skills due to very good body control and balance ... Foot quickness and range to expand set points and widen corner ... Knows how to reset hands and hips to get into anchor without panicking Concerns: Inconsistent set lines and positional leverage in pass protection ... Floats/drifts past spot to overset or opens up too quickly NFL Comparison: Walker Little ceiling with Tyler Guyton-level development curve Full scouting report for Caleb Lomu →---
8. Caleb Tiernan — Northwestern
Consensus Rank: #69 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-8, 323.0 lbs, 32" armsGrowing up at Detroit Country Day School, Caleb Tiernan wasn't just another big body - he was a dual-sport athlete who captained both the football and basketball teams his senior year. That athleticism caught the attention of the Big Ten's elite programs, with Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State all vying for his services before he pledged to Northwestern in March 2020. Tiernan's college journey began with patience and development.
Strengths: Foot quickness belies his massive frame - mirrors speed rushers with ballet-like agility in his kick slide ... Anchor strength shows up when bull rushers try to walk him back - plants those size 17s and stonewalls power ... Hand technique looks like a boxing instructor's dream with precise timing and violent punch delivery Concerns: Tall frame creates leverage issues against low-pad-level defenders who can get under his chest ... Run blocking consistency wavers - looks dominant one snap then gets stalemated by smaller defenders Full scouting report for Caleb Tiernan →---
9. Austin Barber — Florida
Consensus Rank: #93 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-6, 318.0 lbs, 5.12s 40, 33" armsAustin Barber arrived in Gainesville as a three-star recruit out of Trinity Christian Academy, where he helped secure a Florida Class 3A State Championship in December 2020. The Jacksonville native chose the Gators over Miami, Minnesota, and Mississippi State, quickly establishing himself as more than just another developmental project. His freshman campaign saw limited action across three games before truly announcing his presence in 2022, when he started five games and earned College Football News Freshman All-American First Team honors while the offensive line paved the way for memorable performances, including a 594-yard offensive explosion at Tennessee.
Strengths: Exceptional lateral agility allows him to mirror speed rushers and maintain pocket integrity against athletic edge defenders ... Natural arm length creates early engagement opportunities and controls the point of attack in hand combat sequences ... Zone blocking maestro who consistently beats defenders to their landmarks with explosive first-step quickness and balance Concerns: Functional strength concerns surface against power rushers who can collapse the pocket with immediate bull rush moves ... Leverage inconsistency leads to ugly reps when pad level rises and defenders gain underneath positioning advantage Full scouting report for Austin Barber →---
10. Markel Bell — Miami (FL)
Consensus Rank: #99 overall | Projection: Day 2 | Measurables: 6-9, 346.0 lbs, 5.36s 40, 36" armsMarkel Bell is one of the largest and longest offensive tackle prospects in recent memory standing 6-9 and 340 pounds with 36-plus-inch arms that give him a rare physical profile for the position. A zero-star high school recruit from Cleveland Mississippi Bell attended Holmes Community College before transferring to Miami as a four-star JUCO prospect where he became the starting left tackle and helped the Hurricanes reach the National Championship game. His elite length allows him to establish leverage and make first contact at a distance that most offensive linemen cannot match and he has exceptional grip strength and core strength to overwhelm defenders once he gets his hands on them.
Strengths: Elite length with 36-plus-inch arms establishing contact at rare distance ... Exceptional grip strength and core strength to overwhelm defenders ... Great foot quickness in pass set despite limited overall athleticism Concerns: Limited athlete in open space with poor mobility ... Struggles with run blocking due to high pad level NFL Comparison: Orlando Brown Jr Full scouting report for Markel Bell →---