Cincinnati Bengals
13 Apr 2026, 18:35 GMT+10
Michael Hull
We are now under two weeks from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some of the top prospects entering this year's draft, breaking it down position by position:
RB|LB|WR|DB|IOL|DT|QB|OT| EDGE | TE
Let's continue with the offensive tackles. The rankings and analysis are taken fromPro Football Focuss Big Board,ESPNs Best AvailableandDaniel Jeremiahs Top 50 Prospect Rankingsfrom NFL.com.
Height - 6'5 1/2"
Weight - 329 lbs
Arm - 33 1/4"
Hand - 10 5/8"
Mauigoa spent three years with the Hurricanes, declaring for the NFL Draft after his junior season. He was First Team All-ACC and Associated Press First Team All-American in 2025 and was selected as the winner of the 2025 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy, given each year to the conference's top blocker.
Pro Football Focus: No. 7 overall (No. 1 OT)
"Mauigoa is a well-built, well-rounded tackle prospect with a high floor as a projected starter. He brings power in the run game and quick feet in pass protection, though his ceiling may be limited by average length and kick-slide ability."
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 10 overall (No.1 OT)
"Mauigoa is a big, powerful right tackle prospect. He has a massive lower body and plays with a firm base in pass protection. He has average foot quicks out of his stance, but he can bend his knees and anchor against power rushers. He's a fluid mover and is patient with his punchMauigoa should immediately be a dominant run blocker in the NFL and he has the skill set to be functional in pass protection."
ESPN: No. 5 overall (No. 1 OT)
"Mauigoa is light on his feet and can quickly get to depth to reach his landmarks when kicking out to meet speed rushers. He plays with strong hands inside with great ability to sustain blocks. Mauigoa also plays with good balance, allowing him to change direction to mirror in pass protection. "
Height - 6'5 1/2"
Weight - 311 lbs
Arm - 32 1/8"
Hand - 9"
Fano was an Associated Press First Team All-American, the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and First Team All-Big 12 in 2025 for the Utes.
Pro Football Focus: No. 12 overall (No. 2 OT)
"Fano is somewhat undersized for the position, which shows up in his power, but he is an impressive athlete with explosiveness, fluidity and balance. His grip strength and competitiveness make him a strong fit for an outside zone scheme."
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 13 overall (No. 2 OT)
"After starting 11 games at left tackle as a freshman, Fano lined up at right tackle for the last two seasons at Utah. Not all NFL teams will view him as a tackle at the next level because of his lack of length (32 1/8-inch arms), but he does have five-position versatility on the offensive line Overall, Fano is an explosive people mover with upside and probably fits best on the interior for most teams."
ESPN: No. 19 overall (No. 4 OT)
"Fano has experience at both right and left tackle during his career. He had a strong performance at the combine, tying for the second-fastest 40-yard dash out of all offensive linemen (4.91 seconds). Fano is fluid and light on his feet; he has the ability to roll his hips and play with power at the point of attack. He shoots strong, quick hands to harness a firm punch."
Height - 6'7"
Weight - 317 lbs
Arm - 34 1/4"
Hand - 9 3/4"
Miller started every game over his four-year career at Clemson and set the school record for career snaps from scrimmage, playing 3,778 over 54 career games. He was selected to three straight All-ACC teams from 2023-2025 after being named a Freshman All American in 2022.
Pro Football Focus: No. 25 overall (No. 4 OT)
"Miller has the frame and overall skill set of a potential starting NFL offensive tackle. His experience shows up in his patient, consistent pass protection, and if he continues to add strength, he can develop into an impact player."
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 19 overall (No. 3 OT)
"Miller lined up at right tackle for the Tigers. A high school wrestler, the iron man started 54 games at Clemson. He has ideal size, length and strength for the position. In pass protection, he has enough quickness to cover up speed rushers off the edge. He uses his length and strong hands to latch and control defendersOverall, Miller has the ideal profile for a starting NFL right tackle."
ESPN: No. 52 overall (No. 8 OT)
"Miller is long and enters the draft decorated, earning first-team all-ACC honors in 2024 and 2025. He broke the Clemson career snaps record (3,778) while starting 54 games. He has the prototypical NFL tackle frame and tested well at the combine. On film, Miller will sometimes lunge at defenders, causing him to play off-balance and whiff on blocks."
Height - 6'7"
Weight - 315 lbs
Arm - 34 3/4"
Hand - 10 3/4"
Freeling declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season. He was named SEC Coaches All-SEC Second Team in 2025, helping anchor a Bulldog offense that averaged 32.1 points and 182.1 rushing yards per game.
Pro Football Focus: No. 13 overall (No. 3 OT)
"Freeling has ideal size for the position but remains inexperienced as a true junior entrant. He is a good mover best suited for an inside zone-heavy scheme, though he must continue to develop strength and anticipation to reach his starting potential."
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 20 overall (No. 4 OT)
"Freeling was the full-time starter at left tackle for the Bulldogs last season. He has ideal size, bend and agility for the position. In pass protection, he's quick out of his stance. He bends easily and can smoothly redirect versus counter rushers. When he lands his punch, he can steer and control defenders."
ESPN: No. 14 overall (No. 2 OT)
"Freeling stepped into a starting role for Georgia in 2025, and he has the prototypical frame for an NFL offensive tackle. He displays natural bend and flexibility in his stance, coming off the ball with a quick first step. For his size and length, Freeling plays with very good pad leverage. As a run blocker, he excels at climbing to the second level to secure blocks. He also does a very good job securing the pocket when anchoring in pass protection."
Height - 6'7"
Weight - 352 lbs
Arm - 33 3/8"
Hand - 9 3/4"
Proctor spent three seasons at Alabama and declared for the draft after his 2025 junior season in which he was named a consensus All American.
Pro Football Focus: No. 27 overall (No. 5 OT)
"Proctor is a massive, powerful offensive line prospect with surprisingly good coordination and movement ability for his size. However, his lack of ideal foot speed and arm length for tackle likely makes him a strong candidate to move inside to guard"
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 22 overall (No. 5 OT)
"Proctor is an enormous tackle prospect. He has excellent feet and agility for a big man. In pass protection, he has an explosive first step and keeps defenders off his chest. He can sink his weight and stall bull rushers. He will occasionally react late off the snap, which has led to some short-corner losesOverall, Proctor will need to manage his weight to stay at tackle, but he has the most upside of any blocker in this draft. "
ESPN: No. 17 overall (No. 3 OT)
"Proctor is a multiyear starter at left tackle and has elite size and length. He has a massive lower half and is fairly light on his feet for his size. He is a powerful tackle who can maul defenders. Proctor is strong enough to recover and anchor when he gives ground initially. He has the upper body strength to knock pass rushers off balance with his hands."
Height - 6'6"
Weight - 313 lbs
Arm - 33 3/8"
Hand - 9 1/2"
Lomu enters the NFL Draft after three seasons with the Utes. In 2025, he was named First Team All-Big 12.
Pro Football Focus: No. 38 overall (No. 7 OT)
"Lomu is a well-built, ascending tackle prospect with a strong foundation. He could compete for starting reps early, and with added strength and experience, he projects as a reliable NFL starter."
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 26 overall (No. 6 OT)
"Lomu lined up at left tackle for the Utes. He has an ideal frame with room to add more weight/strength. In pass protection, he has average foot quickness and plays a little upright. Yet, he consistently stays square and does a nice job reworking his hands to avoid allowing defenders to pry open his shoulderOverall, Lomu does need to add some core strength, but he has the rest of the ingredients to be a solid starting tackle at the next level. "
ESPN: No. 28 overall (No. 5 OT)
"Lomu has very good feet and a solid change of direction. He plays with balance and functional movement skills, allowing him to mirror and sustain in pass protection. When bull-rushed, he can anchor with a bend-not-break mentality. Though Lomu generally shows good hand placement, he does not have the strongest hands, which can lead to issues sustaining blocks"
Height - 6'6"
Weight - 321 lbs
Arm - 33 7/8"
Hand - 9"
A late comer to football after moving to Los Angeles from Nigeria with his family when he was 13, Iheanachor didn't start playing the sport until his second year at East Los Angeles College. He went from JUCO to Arizona State, where he spent the past three seasons.
Pro Football Focus: No. 30 overall (No. 6 OT)
"Iheanachor, who only began playing football in 2021, is still developing and can be inconsistent technically. However, he possesses the physical tools of a starting-caliber offensive tackle, particularly in zone schemes."
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah Top 50): No. 35 overall (No. 7 OT)
"His tape isn't perfect, but it's full of clues hinting he could end up being one of the best offensive linemen in this year's draft class. In pass pro, he jumps out of his stance and stays square. He is often late to punch, exposing his chest, but he still has the strength to absorb and anchor. He's very athletic to redirect and smother counter moves. In the run game, he has knock-back power. He moves well on pulls and second-level blocks. It might take a little time, but Iheanachor has the raw tools to develop into a high-level starter."
ESPN: No. 28 overall (No. 5 OT)
"Iheanachor tested well at the combine, tying for the second-fastest time among O-linemen in the 40-yard dash (4.91 seconds)...Iheanachor is light on his feet, and he has good movement skills when moving laterally or climbing to the second level. He has an inconsistent punch on film and struggles to consistently harness power. At times, he can also be overpowered if he's off-balance."
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