Top OL Prospects (2026 Draft)

The first half of the trenches, and in my opinion, the more important half. We will be looking at all positions here, choosing the best 5 guys that satisfy every position. 2 tackles, 2 guards, and 1 center. Getting excited yet? Wait no more, have a gander.

1.    Francis Mauigoa (T, Miami)

Francis Mauigoa is a scary guy to have to face one on one. What Mauigoa brings to the table is a ridiculous first punch that quite literally takes people off their feet. He can move with the play, either in a designed run or a prolonged blocking assignment. He has serious anchor ability, is equally good in run and pass protection, and can deal with doubles and stunts. I’d like to see a little more lower body drive out of him, as he can tend to drive through his chest. And that worked, but now he’s going to be playing grown men every week. He isn’t the quickest laterally and his hand placement can be finnicky, but he is so good at what he does good. And that’s providing time for the RB or QB. Probably a day 1 starter to whoever takes him.

2.    Olaivavega Ioane (G, PSU)

This is my favorite OL prospect in all the draft. Olaivavega Ioane is a refrigerator playing guard. He locks in place and once he’s got you, there is not much chance. He has phenomenal hand placement and delivers them with true power. He can deal with stunts and double teams, as he doesn’t panic and trusts his skillset. He's the best pass protector in the draft. I’m dying on that hill. He struggles in the run game a little and can raise his pad level with fatigue. He has no problem blocking on the second level, I just think he needs to get there a little quicker. In my eyes, easy day 1 starter. Round 1. He will not escape.

3.    Spencer Fano (T, Utah)

Upon turning on Fano tape, I immediately was reminded of watching Tristan Wirfs. I said this in my mock draft, I don’t think he’s going to be Tristan Wirfs, but man he moves like him. He moves so well it's frightening. Like TE movement. But just because he’s fast, doesn’t mean he loses power. He blocks through people and has a violent punch. He will get to the second level and can move through assignments with ease. He has got a smaller build and can open himself up quickly making him susceptible to the inside move, but I think that all can be adjusted over time. Fano is a clean looking prospect with not many downsides.

4.    Emmanuel Pregnon (G, Oregon)

Guard No. 2 goes to Mr. Pregnon from Oregon. Another huge body with a devastating first pop. His lower body moves in a way it shouldn’t for a 6-4, 314 lbs. lineman. Pregnon will push you out of the play into next week, and his pass protection isn’t bad either. He just didn’t let up a single sack in the 2024 season. Not bad. His knocks are that due to his size, he’s a little stiff and obviously hampered at speed. Another thing is he does not have positional flexibility. He is a guard, so know that going in. But a hell of a guard.

5.    Jake Slaughter (C, Florida)

Jake Slaughter is a crisp center. He has an excellent jump off the line while keeping the snap where it needs to be. He moves to his blocks well and pushes with authority. He has true anchor power, sees the game and defenses well, and is very durable. Played two full seasons at Florida to close out his collegiate career. Captain in both years too, so a leader up front as well. He needs some help with his second level strength as it tends to taper off and sometimes disengages a defender when the QB is extending. All fixable. A really strong center prospect.