This year’s offensive tackle draft class is very unique in the aspect that many of them are projected to be best fit as a guard in the NFL. While I agree some of the top talents in this class should move inside, there are some prospects that absolutely thrive at their current position. In this article I navigate and rank the top players who I personally have listed as a tackle on my board. Without further adieu here are my top offensive tackle prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
1. Will Campbell – LSU
Age: 21 | Height/Weight: 6’6″, 320 lbs
2024 Stats: 866 snaps played | 2 sacks allowed | 5 hits allowed
Value: Top 10
Campbell is the prototype left tackle in nearly every measurable way. With outstanding grip strength and refined hand placement, he consistently shuts down power rushers at the point of attack. His football IQ is elite, especially when diagnosing blitz packages and defensive stunts. Campbell’s pass protection is clean and calculated, and he’s a technician with footwork that looks coached at the highest level.
In the run game, he’s a certified mauler who will drive defenders off the screen and into the turf. His athleticism allows for seamless movement to the second level, and he does it with urgency and burst. His anchor is top-tier, meaning edge rushers bounce off him like he’s a brick wall. The fluidity in his lower body, including his natural knee bend and quick feet, helps him maintain consistent leverage and recover if he loses ground.
The concerns include his below-average arm length, which will have some projecting him to guard, but it’s not enough of a red flag to override his dominant tape. He can occasionally get tripped up against lateral defenders and has moments where he overextends and loses balance. That said, Campbell is one of the most complete offensive line prospects in the class and projects as a long-term, high-end starter at tackle.
2. Armand Membou – Missouri
Age: 21 | Height/Weight: 6’4″, 330 lbs
2024 Stats: 827 snaps played | 0 sacks allowed | 0 hits allowed
Value: Top 10
Membou is one of the freakiest athletes in the entire draft and his upside is sky-high. His tape is loaded with explosive bursts out of his stance and violent finishes. He plays with heavy, accurate hands and a nasty demeanor. He wants to punish defenders on every snap. His lateral agility shines in outside zone looks where he consistently reaches and seals defenders with ease.
In pass protection, Membou is surgical. His body control, poise, and ability to mirror are all next level. What makes him special is his feel for the field, and he processes twists and blitzes like he’s got a sixth sense. His versatility is also off the charts, and he could realistically start anywhere on the offensive line.
He does get too aggressive at times, lunging and opening himself up against speed moves. His bend isn’t elite, and at 6’4″, some teams might see him as a better fit at guard. But his 2024 season was dominant, and there’s no denying the raw athleticism and potential.
3. Kelvin Banks Jr. – Texas
Age: 21 | Height/Weight: 6’5″, 315 lbs
2024 Stats: 935 snaps played | 1 sack allowed | 2 hits allowed
Value: Round 1
Banks is a smooth mover with one of the cleanest pass sets in the draft. His quickness out of his stance and footwork allow him to stay square and composed even against elite speed. What separates him is his feel for leverage, and he consistently wins angles and uses his hands smartly to guide defenders away from the pocket.
He has elite spatial awareness, especially when pulling or operating in space. Mentally, he’s sharp and diagnoses pressure while communicating well across the line. Banks has been a starter for three years and has only allowed four total sacks during that time, which is elite production in a Power Five conference.
The concerns are mostly about athletic upside. Some stiffness shows up when matched with bendy edge rushers. His hand placement isn’t always consistent in the run game, and while he’s a good athlete, he’s not elite. Still, he’s plug-and-play on the blindside with a high floor and the polish to be great early in his career.
4. Josh Simmons – Ohio State
Age: 22 | Height/Weight: 6’5″, 315 lbs
2024 Stats: 306 snaps played | 0 sacks allowed | 0 hits allowed
Value: Round 1
Simmons was having a breakout 2024 season until a patellar tendon injury cut it short, but the flashes were loud. He’s an explosive athlete with a fast first step and lateral quickness that keeps defenders in check. Simmons delivers heavy contact with refined hand usage and knows how to mirror pass rushers while maintaining pocket depth.
He moves like a tight end in space. His screen blocking is high-level and he knows how to strike on the move. When anchoring down, he shows bend and patience while rarely giving up inside pressure. He only committed one penalty in 2024 after combining for 25 the previous two years, showing huge growth.
However, his injury raises durability questions and he’s not the most violent finisher. Some may question his physicality and whether he has the mentality to dominate at the next level. Still, if he stays healthy, his athletic profile is incredibly enticing.
5. Josh Conerly Jr. – Oregon
Age: 21 | Height/Weight: 6’5″, 310 lbs
2024 Stats: 965 snaps played | 1 sack allowed | 2 hits allowed
Value: Round 1
Conerly is a technician in pass protection who rarely loses reps and always finishes through the whistle. He’s relentless, fighting off rushers even on extended plays when his quarterback refuses to let the ball go. His movement is efficient and fluid, and he plays with excellent pad level and balance.
Athletically, he’s a standout. He explodes off the snap and recovers quickly. He accelerates well to the second level and keeps his feet moving through contact. His footwork is clean and measured with very little wasted motion. Conerly keeps his hands inside and controls defenders through strong inside leverage.
The run game is where he still needs to grow. He doesn’t absorb power as well as you’d like and can get driven back when he doesn’t win early. He also tends to overextend on wide zone plays, occasionally creating cutback lanes for defenders. Overall, Conerly is a high-upside pass protector who projects as a potential Day 1 starter on the left side.
6. Aireontae Ersery – Minnesota
Age: 23 | Height/Weight: 6’6″, 330 lbs
2024 Stats: 691 snaps played | 1 sack allowed | 1 hit allowed
Value: Early Round 2
Ersery is a physically dominant force with overwhelming size and strength. He thrives in the run game where his punch power and finishing ability stand out. His length is ideal and he uses it to keep defenders at bay. His core strength makes it difficult for defenders to displace him and he brings a dependable, durable presence to the line.
He flashes good initial quickness in pass sets and has the tools to anchor against bull rushers. When he lands his hands, it’s over. He buries defenders and plays with aggression.
But he does play too tall at times, which kills his leverage. His lateral agility is average and he struggles to adjust mid-rep against counters or speed-to-power moves. Complex blitz schemes can catch him off guard. With time and refinement, Ersery could become a quality starter with serious value early in Round 2.
7. Ozzy Trapilo – Boston College
Age: 23 | Height/Weight: 6’8″, 315 lbs
2024 Stats: 772 snaps played | 2 sacks allowed | 1 hit allowed
Value: Round 2
Trapilo is a long-limbed pass protector who uses his elite length to control the edge. His hand strength is vice-like and his placement is consistently clean, which makes him a nightmare for defenders trying to disengage. He explodes off the snap with urgency and works hard to establish positioning early. His football IQ and field awareness stand out on film, and he rarely looks lost or unsure of where pressure is coming from. He finishes well in the run game and shows the kind of frame that scouts fall in love with.
The downsides start with his lower body fluidity. He doesn’t reach the second level with much efficiency and his foot speed limits his ability to recover if beat. He also doesn’t bend naturally and needs to better utilize his power to dominate physically, rather than just contain. Still, Trapilo has the traits and technical foundation to become a starting right tackle early in his NFL career.
8. Marcus Mbow – Purdue
Age: 22 | Height/Weight: 6’4″, 305 lbs
2024 Stats: 666 snaps played | 3 sacks allowed | 1 hit allowed
Value: Round 3
Mbow brings an exciting blend of athleticism and physicality, especially in the run game. His lateral agility for a lineman his size is eye-catching. He shoots off the line with violent intent and finishes blocks with power, often driving defenders into the ground. He plays with natural knee bend and takes smart angles in the run game. His flexibility and tenacity project well, particularly if he ends up moving inside to guard.
The limitations are mostly tied to his length and technique in pass protection. At 6’4″ with shorter arms, he gets caught leaning and has trouble anchoring against powerful interior rushers. While his run blocking is a strength, he is raw and inconsistent as a pass protector. Footwork, timing, and hand usage all need refinement. Mbow is a moldable talent who could develop into a starting-caliber lineman, but he may be better suited inside at the next level.
9. Cameron Williams – Texas
Age: 21 | Height/Weight: 6’6″, 315 lbs
2024 Stats: 975 snaps played | 5 sacks allowed | 3 hits allowed
Value: Round 3-4
Williams is a mountain of a tackle with rare natural size and a wide frame that makes him tough to get around. He rides speed rushers past the pocket and creates jarring contact in the run game. When he strikes first, defenders feel it. He shows flashes of being a total road grader, and his effort in getting to the second level shows encouraging growth. As a lead blocker, he has real upside.
However, he remains a project. This was his only season as a full-time starter, and his technique still lags behind. He plays too tall, doesn’t bend well, and has trouble recovering if initially beat. His footwork is inconsistent and his hand placement needs to be cleaned up, especially when anchoring. Despite the rough edges, Williams is a traits-based prospect that teams will want to develop thanks to his size and flashes of dominance.
10. Anthony Belton – NC State
Age: 23 | Height/Weight: 6’6″, 336 lbs
2024 Stats: 741 snaps played | 3 sacks allowed | 1 hit allowed
Value: Round 4
Belton is built like a tank with a massive frame and functional strength that translates well in the run game. He finishes blocks with authority and strikes defenders with real power. His quick feet for his size and ability to move laterally make him a functional pass blocker when everything lines up. As a pull blocker, he’s intimidating and clears space effectively. He also anchors well when squared up and engaged.
The concerns come from his inconsistency. His recovery ability is limited and once he’s beat, he struggles to re-anchor. His footwork and balance in pass protection need serious development, and his hand usage is a weak point. If he doesn’t win early, he often loses the rep. Belton may not be viewed as a starting-caliber lineman right away, but he offers strong depth and could be a high-end swing tackle at the next level.
11. Charles Grant – William & Mary
Age: 23 | Height/Weight: 6’5″, 310 lbs
2024 Stats: 767 snaps played | 2 sacks allowed | 1 hit allowed
Value: Round 4
Grant brings polished fundamentals and a disciplined approach to the position. He moves with control, hitting his spots laterally and settling into good positioning before engaging. His hand placement and leverage technique are very consistent, and he shows a competitive edge when finishing plays. Grant also has a strong anchor and uses his hands well to neutralize pass rushers once he’s latched on.
The biggest concern is the transition from small-school competition to the speed and power of NFL defenders. He’s also on the lighter side for an NFL tackle and can struggle with pure strength matchups. His tendency to hold when beat will need to be cleaned up, as he’s drawn frequent flags against better competition. Grant has the tools to stick in the league, but he may need time to develop and adjust to the jump in level.
12. Emery Jones Jr. – LSU
Age: 21 | Height/Weight: 6’5″, 315 lbs
2024 Stats: 864 snaps played | 1 sack allowed | 4 hits allowed
Value: Round 4-5
Jones has the ideal length and wingspan for a tackle, and when he’s aggressive, he looks the part. He brings a nasty demeanor to the run game and flashes great foot quickness and fluid movement skills, especially when pulling or working laterally. He also shows real effort fighting through reps and plays with solid urgency.
However, Jones has balance issues and often lunges forward instead of playing within his frame. His hand placement is inconsistent, and he struggles to bend properly. Mentally, he’s still developing and can look confused when facing complex fronts or disguised pressure. Jones has intriguing upside and physical tools, but he is better suited as a developmental depth piece early on.
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