It’s the time of year when it’s trendy to project college offensive tackles to play on the interior at the NFL level. However, there are several prospects in the NFL Draft class where that transition is probable and could lead to long, successful professional careers. Our 2025 NFL Draft iOL Rankings are a mix of dominant college guards and centers interspersed with positional switch candidates.
Top 10 iOL in the 2025 NFL Draft
10) Anthony Belton, NC State
Anthony Belton has been an outstanding college tackle and could survive outside at the next level, but he could be a stud at guard. The NC State Wolfpack offensive lineman plays with potent power, and a move inside would free him up to utilize his heavy hands and nasty demeanor.
At 6’6” and 336 pounds, Belton has shattering upper body strength and the ability to create leverage. He overwhelms defenders in the running game, where his physicality and mauling finishing drives opponents back. However, the Wolfpack offensive lineman has foot speed that can be negated by a move inside.
9) Jared Wilson, Georgia
Jared Wilson is just a one-year starter for the Georgia Bulldogs but has showcased elite athleticism snapping the ball in Athens. He was the fastest offensive lineman at the 2025 NFl Combine, running a 4.84 40-yard dash, and that leg drive and athletic ability shows up on tape.
Wilson plays low and bursts out of his stance. He consistently gets under larger defensive linemen and has striking hands. The 6’3”, 310-pound center has the movement skills to work in space as a puller and has good range. However, he needs to continue to develop his power profile and core strength as a pro.
8) Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Tate Ratledge is a strong, dense guard who is a combative blocker. The Georgia right guard has a grounded stance that provides a strong anchor in pass protection and brings quickness as a mover in the run game, which led to an impressive sub-five-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine.
The 6’6”, 308-pound Bulldog has clamping hand usage and a high-level motor to create leverage consistently. Meanwhile, his aggressive physicality, awareness, and athleticism give Ratledge a high floor at the next level.
7) Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Marcus Mbow started 12 games at right tackle in 2024 but has also played right guard with the Purdue Boilermakers. He projects best as a center in the NFL, where his natural athleticism and technique as a puller make him one of the top center prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
At 6’4” and 303 pounds, Mbow has eye-popping burst and grappling, inescapable hands as a run blocker. He has awareness and anticipation before the snap. His active hands allow him to counter and reset as a pass protector, where his technique and lower half mobility can allow him to be a starter in year one.
6) Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Relative to the average prospect heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, Milum is a safe projection. With proper hand placement, a high football IQ, and above-average play strength, he has the intelligence and power needed to slide into a starting NFL offensive line role from Day 1.
His zone-gap versatility as a run blocker should help him out a considerable amount, too. He’s a high-floor prospect, even though he’ll likely need to kick inside to guard due to his shorter arms.
Though his athletic upside isn’t quite elite, he’s far from a liability, with enough explosion and agility to work in small spaces. There are offensive linemen with higher ceilings in the 2025 NFL Draft than Milum, but his floor is one of the highest in the class.
5) Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
- Selected by the Seattle Seahawks
- 18th overall selection
- Fifth offensive lineman selected
Grey Zabel could play all five spots across the offensive line. That versatility will be desirable for NFL teams. However, with 32 ¼ inch arm length, the North Dakota State Bison offensive lineman will kick inside at the next level.
At 6’6” and 312 pounds, Zabel keeps his pad level low, plays square despite his height, and is a master at attacking under a defender’s pads. He has exceptional footwork and fluid movement to work in space as a run blocker, while his fluid lower half allows him to secure his anchor as a pass protector.
4) Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Jonah Savaiinaea checks a lot of boxes as an early-round offensive line target. He has great size and natural leverage at 6’4″, 324 pounds, with 34″ arms. He’s an elite athlete with a documented 4.95 40-yard dash and 1.72 10-yard split — numbers that are reaffirmed by his energized athleticism and blocking range on tape.
And on top of it all, he has extensive experience at both guard and tackle, and can play both in a pinch.
He’s expressed his desire to play guard at the NFL level, and that’s likely where he projects best with his wide frame, anchor strength, and driving physicality. That said, he has enough length to stick at tackle, and he’s flashed improvement with his hand placement and timing on extensions.
At either spot, Savaiinaea can function as a rangy people-mover with a tone-setting mentality, and sturdiness in pass protection.
3) Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
- Selected by the Houston Texans
- 24th overall selection
- Sixth offensive lineman taken
Donovan Jackson is clean. Going underrated in this draft class, he can claim to be the most underappreciated offensive lineman. The Ohio State offensive lineman already showcased excellent play strength, natural athleticism, and explosive movement. However, when he flexed out to play left tackle when Josh Simmons got injured, his tape was also some of the cleanest in the class.
A versatile lineman, Booker still projects best as a guard who can play tackle in a pinch. His top-tier intelligence, awareness, short-area quickness, and powerful stance make the Buckeyes’ guard one of the most consistent and reliable prospects.
2) Tyler Booker, Alabama
- Selected by the Dallas Cowboys
- 12th overall selection
- Fourth offensive lineman selected
If you’re looking for a sturdy anchor at guard who can dish out punishment as well as he can absorb it, Tyler Booker is your guy. With a low center of gravity and a thick, well-proportioned frame, Booker is very tough to move at the point of attack.
His powerful lower half helps him neutralize power rushes along the interior, and his flexibility helps him maximize his power. Booker won’t necessarily wow you in space, though he did look a bit quicker after he lost weight before the 2024 season. His hand placement needs work, though there’s a lot to like in his game elsewhere.
Given his coordination, his length at guard, his IQ and stunt vision, and his power in a phone booth, Booker could end up selected in the middle of the first round. He likely won’t be targeted by wide zone teams, but he has the makings of a quality long-term starter in power, gap, and inside zone looks.
1) Will Campbell, LSU
- Selected by the New England Patriots
- Fourth overall selection
- First offensive lineman selected (announced as OT)
There is a raging debate over Will Campbell’s projection. He is the top overall offensive lineman in this class, but the LSU left tackle has 32 ⅝-inch arms and a wingspan of 77 ⅜-inches and doesn’t meet the necessary thresholds some NFL teams impose. That wingspan is the fifth-shortest recorded since 2003 among offensive tackles.
Nevertheless, Campbell has excellent play strength, natural balance, and elite footwork. His technique is refined and developed, while his hypermobility allows him to retain leverage.
However, the concerns on tape stem from the lack of length, which can be negated with a move inside.
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