2027 NFL Draft Interior Offensive Line Rankings & Scouting Reports
Top IOZ Prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft interior offensive line class features 2 potential first-round talents. Our rankings combine film analysis, advanced metrics, and team fit projections, updated weekly throughout the college season. Click any prospect below to see their full scouting report with strengths, weaknesses, NFL player comparison, and combine measurables.
Top 40 IOZ Prospects for 2027 NFL Draft
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Greg Johnson - Minnesota
Consensus Rank: #20 | Position Rank: IOZ1
Our model: #24 overall (IOZ2), 4 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
Top comp: Miles Frazier | Likely: Backup 45%
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Kade Pieper - Iowa
Consensus Rank: #28 | Position Rank: IOZ2
Our model: #23 overall (IOZ1), 5 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
Top comp: Erik McCoy | Likely: Backup 30%
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Austin Siereveld - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #45 | Position Rank: IOZ3
Our model: #44 overall (IOZ3), 1 spot higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Dominick Puni | Likely: Backup 50%
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Anthonie Knapp - Notre Dame
Consensus Rank: #71 | Position Rank: IOZ4
Our model: #97 overall (IOZ6), 26 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Jonah Monheim | Likely: Backup 40%
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Luke Montgomery - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #98 | Position Rank: IOZ5
Our model: #83 overall (IOZ4), 15 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Ben Bredeson | Likely: Backup 40%
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Iapani Laloulu - Oregon
Consensus Rank: #99 | Position Rank: IOZ6
Our model: #84 overall (IOZ5), 15 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Damien Lewis | Likely: Starter 40%
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Anthony Boswell - Houston
Consensus Rank: #108 | Position Rank: IOZ7
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Likely: Backup 55%
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Evan Tengesdahl - Cincinnati
Consensus Rank: #109 | Position Rank: IOZ8
Our model: #104 overall (IOZ7), 5 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Lecitus Smith | Likely: Starter 45%
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Jesse Perry - Tennessee
Consensus Rank: #125 | Position Rank: IOZ9
Our model: #117 overall (IOZ8), 8 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Branson Taylor | Likely: Backup 55%
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Brandon Baker - Texas
Consensus Rank: #135 | Position Rank: IOZ10
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Marcus Mbow | Likely: Backup 55%
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Braelin Moore - LSU
Consensus Rank: #174 | Position Rank: IOZ11
Our model: #175 overall (IOZ12), 1 spot lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Doug Kramer | Likely: Backup 40%
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Justin Evans - Nebraska
Consensus Rank: #181 | Position Rank: IOZ12
Our model: #264 overall (IOZ15), 83 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Doug Kramer | Likely: Starter 40%
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Anthony Donkoh - Penn State
Consensus Rank: #207 | Position Rank: IOZ13
Our model: #153 overall (IOZ10), 54 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jonah Savaiinaea | Likely: Backup 45%
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Coleton Price - Kentucky
Consensus Rank: #237 | Position Rank: IOZ14
Our model: #272 overall (IOZ16), 35 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Christian Haynes | Likely: Starter 45%
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Alani Noa - USC
Consensus Rank: #252 | Position Rank: IOZ15
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Hunter Nourzad | Likely: Backup 40%
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Sheridan Wilson - Texas Tech
Consensus Rank: #308 | Position Rank: IOZ16
Our model: #210 overall (IOZ13), 98 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jarrett Patterson | Likely: Starter 40%
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Tegra Tshabola - Kentucky
Consensus Rank: #330 | Position Rank: IOZ17
Our model: #249 overall (IOZ14), 81 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Drew Bobo - Georgia
Consensus Rank: #333 | Position Rank: IOZ18
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Carson Hinzman - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #339 | Position Rank: IOZ19
Our model: #319 overall (IOZ18), 20 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Spencer Burford | Likely: Backup 40%
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McKale Boley - Virginia
Consensus Rank: #347 | Position Rank: IOZ20
Our model: #356 overall (IOZ22), 9 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Vederian Lowe | Likely: Backup 55%
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Makilan Thomas - NA
Consensus Rank: #373 | Position Rank: IOZ21
Our model: #403 overall (IOZ25), 30 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Shadre Hurst - Houston
Consensus Rank: #374 | Position Rank: IOZ22
Our model: #383 overall (IOZ23), 9 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Tyler Linderbaum | Likely: Backup 45%
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Marques Easley - NA
Consensus Rank: #385 | Position Rank: IOZ23
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Dominick Giudice - Missouri
Consensus Rank: #429 | Position Rank: IOZ24
Our model: #384 overall (IOZ24), 45 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Joshua Ezeudu | Likely: Backup 45%
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Drew Evans - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #449 | Position Rank: IOZ25
Our model: #343 overall (IOZ21), 106 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Creed Humphrey | Likely: Starter 40%
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Malachi Breland - Arkansas
Consensus Rank: #483 | Position Rank: IOZ26
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Evan Neal | Likely: Backup 50%
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Nathan Efobi - Michigan
Consensus Rank: #484 | Position Rank: IOZ27
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Nick Del Grande - Duke
Consensus Rank: #485 | Position Rank: IOZ28
Our model: #499 overall (IOZ31), 13 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Danny Pinter | Likely: Backup 45%
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Matthew McCoy - Miami (FL)
Consensus Rank: #492 | Position Rank: IOZ29
Our model: #461 overall (IOZ28), 32 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Mark Nabou Jr - Texas A&M
Consensus Rank: #521 | Position Rank: IOZ30
Our model: #514 overall (IOZ34), 8 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Steve Avila | Likely: Backup 55%
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Noah Josey - Virginia
Consensus Rank: #525 | Position Rank: IOZ31
Our model: #505 overall (IOZ33), 21 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Addison Nichols - SMU
Consensus Rank: #532 | Position Rank: IOZ32
Our model: #472 overall (IOZ29), 61 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Aaron Banks | Likely: Starter 50%
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Sonny Makasini - BYU
Consensus Rank: #541 | Position Rank: IOZ33
Our model: #476 overall (IOZ30), 66 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Harris Sewell - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #551 | Position Rank: IOZ34
Our model: #527 overall (IOZ36), 25 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Wes King - West Virginia
Consensus Rank: #553 | Position Rank: IOZ35
Our model: #557 overall (IOZ41), 3 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Colby Gossett | Likely: Backup 45%
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Nick Sharpe - Michigan State
Consensus Rank: #558 | Position Rank: IOZ36
Our model: #537 overall (IOZ38), 22 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Bruce Mitchell - BYU
Consensus Rank: #581 | Position Rank: IOZ37
Our model: #501 overall (IOZ32), 81 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Matt Lee | Likely: Backup 35%
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Christo Kelly - North Carolina
Consensus Rank: #583 | Position Rank: IOZ38
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Joe Brunner - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #585 | Position Rank: IOZ39
Our model: #530 overall (IOZ37), 56 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Ben Bredeson | Likely: Starter 40%
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Griffin Empey - North Dakota State
Consensus Rank: #596 | Position Rank: IOZ40
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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2027 Interior Offensive Line Class Analysis
Interior offensive line depth provides 2 potential first-rounders. Greg Johnson leads a group of powerful run blockers who can also hold up in pass protection.
Interior Offensive Line-Needy Teams for 2026
Teams projected to target interior offensive lines early include: Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints. Each team's draft position and specific roster construction will determine the best fit for top prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the #1 IOZ in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Greg Johnson from Minnesota is currently the consensus #1 interior offensive line prospect, ranking #20 overall in our big board.
How many IOZs will go in the first round in 2026?
Projections suggest 2 interior offensive lines could be selected in the first round, depending on team needs and draft position.
What makes the 2027 IOZ class special?
The 2027 interior offensive line class offers exceptional depth with 2 potential first-rounders and strong developmental prospects in the middle rounds.
Related Draft Resources
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