2024: Offensive Lineman

Joe Alt – T – Notre Dame - 97

Consensus number one tackle in this class that checks all the boxes. Massive frame, great track record, all the pedigree you could ask for. When it comes to left tackles, my bias skews towards amazing feet and lateral ability. Alt does not have those traits, but many offenses do not rely on left tackles to elite in those ways. Everything else he does is superb and I would expect him to go top 5 in most drafts. Alt fits perfectly into the Kolton Miller, Jake Matthews projection. Plus he will be 21 his entire rookie season with even more room for development.

Olumuyiwa Fashanu – T – Penn State - 95

Boy did I want to put this guy as my number one tackle prospect. His feet are AMAZING. What and incredible athlete, new age tackle prospect like you dream of. I want him to be Eugene Monroe or Laremy Tunsil, and Fashanu has the build and feet for that, but something’s missing. It’s elite performance and importantly, lower body strength. He is susceptible to bull rushes and he is not a difference maker in the run game. Fashanu has the tools to be a top 5 tackle in the NFL, which is rare, but the projection is clouded because we haven’t seen the full picture yet. I really hope he lands with a great offense line coach and develops into what he could be.

JC Latham – T – Alabama - 95

Good luck preventing this guy from getting where he’s going. Absolute mover. Excellent leg drive and upper body strength on Latham’s massive frame. He’s a 5 star blue chip recruit out of high school with 2 years starting experience at right tackle for the Tide, and he just turned 21. He could be stretched to left tackle and play average in the pass game like Cam Robinson, but I like him as a power player on the right side. Think Mike Onwenu with nearly Mekhi Becton’s height and reach.

Taliese Fuaga – T – Oregon State - 95

Terrific athlete for his size, moves great in space getting to reach blocks and playing on the perimeter in the screen game. Pass sets are a thing of beauty. He’s got pop power but not the leg drive behind it. Has high pad level so definitely not a guard, he’ll have to make his 33” arms be enough on the outside. Fuaga has premier right tackle potential and has the feet to play the left side. He was outstanding against Latu against UCLA. Latham vs. Fuaga is a toss up based on how a team values pass pro vs. run blocking.

Troy Fautanu – T – Washington - 93

This kid jumped off the screen last year in high profile games for the Huskies. Fautanu might have the best feet in this class and 100% can make it at left tackle in the pros. Troy has some grit to his game, but will remain an average run blocking tackle simply due to his size. The height/weight/length measured better than I expected, though his height is slightly less than ideal. I just love watching him play. Was hoping he’d last until the 2nd round for the Pats but all signs point to a late teens selection for this kid, and I expect him to meet expectations at that draft slot.

Amarius Mims – T – Georgia - 92

Extremely high upside player. Another dude that needs development and coaching but the sky is the limit. Like D’Brickashaw Ferguson or Tyron Smith upside. Crazy 6’8” height and 36” arm length on this 5 star and he carries 340 with ease. Surprisingly low pad level at his height will allow him to engage his legs in the run game. I’m worried that he only has 10 or so starts, but the talent at Georgia makes it tough to get playing time. If he’s committed to the craft, Mims should be the best lineman in this studly class.

Tyler Guyton – T – Oklahoma - 90

Former tight end and you can see it with his movement. Has the 6’8” frame and long enough 34” arms to match the pass protection traits you see with the foot skills. With the transfer from TCU and full-time shift to tackle, he has more learning to do, but you have to love the tools. The tier difference in this year’s tackle class comes from ready made skills vs. projections based on tools. Guyton has the tools to be a top level player at either tackle spot and plays like Eric Fisher without the mean streak.

Jordan Morgan – T – Arizona - 84

Looks like he’s topped out, which is hard to say for someone in their early 20’s, but I don’t see Morgan as an above average starter. However, there is still value because the league is always searching for starting caliber left tackles, which Morgan could be. The injury history is long and that’s certainly worrisome which moves him to late round 2 for me.

Kingsley Suamataia – T – BYU - 83

Sleeper potential on this kid. Pass protection specialist, this kid transferred from Oregon after 1 year as a 5 star recruit. Not sure what that’s about, but he played great for the Mormons. More of a shield blocker in the run game who struggles to connect with blocks at the second level, Kingsley has Terron Armstead upside. Worth every bit of a 3rd round pick, I’d be a little surprised if he makes it that far.

Kiran Amegadjie – T – Yale - 80

Had to include this guy, cause how often does an Ivy Leaguer get on the NFL Draft radar. First, you assume he’s smart. Second, how do you evaluate the level of competition. He’s manhandling people that are going to be running investment firms. Third, the measurements and body control check out. With standard size and amazing 36” arm length, Kiran plays with excellent knee bend and shuffle movement. You can absolutely picture him as an NFL left tackle. If he was able to participate in the Senior Bowl and had a good showing, I could see him in the early 2nd round.