This inside offensive line class may not stack as much as the deal with class, but it surely has lots of high quality gamers. It lacks elite top-end expertise, however has prospects who will begin early of their careers and play at a excessive degree.
1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
What he does properly: There isn’t a lot that Jackson Powers-Johnson does poorly if you flip on the tape. He performed guard in 2022 at a excessive degree and took his sport to a brand new degree in 2023 when he moved to middle. He’s a strong, sensible participant who has a tricky demeanor and nice method. He is a wonderful cross blocker and run blocker.
The place he can Enhance: If there are holes in JPJ’s sport, they’re bodily limitations. Powers-Johnson is simply good, not nice, athlete and lacks prototypical size. It not often reveals up as an issue on tape, but it surely may very well be tougher for him within the professionals.
Professional Comparability: Cody Whitehair
2. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
What he does properly: Cooper Beebe has nearly 3,000 offensive snaps to his identify for his faculty profession. He is among the most skilled, most constant gamers within the draft. He is a superb mover downhill and does an ideal job in cross safety. He may not be a flashy participant, however he’s the kind of man who will get underdrafted and doubtless begins within the NFL for a decade.
The place he can Enhance: Like talked about, Beebe just isn’t a flashy participant and his ceiling might be decrease than lots of his friends. However the participant groups get now could be an excellent one.
Professional Comparability: Kevin Zeitler
3. Zach Frazier, West Virginia
What he does properly: Robust, sturdy middle with a bodily taking part in type and a wrestling background. Frazier comes with a ton of expertise and must be a plug and play sort within the NFL.
The place he can Enhance: Frazier has quick arms that failed him towards greater, faster inside linemen. He continues to be taught to compensate with quickness and extra constant method, but it surely may present up as an issue within the NFL.
Professional Comparability: Tyler Biadasz
4. Christian Haynes, Connecticut
What he does properly: What jumps off the tape instantly is Christian Haynes motion expertise. He seems to be very pure in area and may need been one of the best athlete on the UConn soccer workforce for the final 4 years whereas he began at proper guard the entire time. He does an ideal job with positioning within the run sport and is a really regular cross protector.
The place he can Enhance: Haynes just isn’t an influence participant. His sport hinges on finesse and method extra so than physicality. When he’s challenged by stronger defenders, he might be uncovered. It’s not for lack of expertise, it’s only a mentality and elegance problem.
Professional Comparability: Steve Avila
5. Zak Zinter, Michigan
What he does properly: Zak Zinter is a kind of gamers that’s boring in a great way. He was a gentle, dependable presence on the Michigan offensive line for years. He has excellent measurement at guard, with lengthy sturdy arms and a imply punch. He’s unafraid to get bodily within the trenches and may actually bully defenders.
The place he can Enhance: Zinter is a mean athlete, which caps his ceiling. Additionally, crucially, he suffered a season ending damage late within the 2023 season and his restoration actually determines his pro-outlook.
Professional Comparability: Graham Glascow
The Relaxation
6. Christian Mahogany, Boston Faculty 7. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia 8. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas 9. Mason McCormick, South Dakota State10. Trevor Keegan, Michigan
