Some college football offensive tackles already look the part of their NFL counterparts. Some will kick inside to guard. However, the top 10 players in the 2025 NFL Draft OT rankings have set themselves apart.
2025 Draft OT Rankings | 10-1
NFL Draft rankings remain fluid as we gather more information through the all-star circuit, pro days, and NFL Combine. While several of these OTs could play on the interior and likely will, they’ve done enough to warrant a shot on the outside.
OTs Just Outside the Top 10
- Hollin Pierce, Rutgers
- Trey Wedig, Indiana
- Anthony Belton, NC State
- Jack Nelson, Wisconsin
- Chase Lundt, UConn
10) Ajani Cornelius, Oregon Ducks
Ajani Cornelius transferred in from Rhode Island and hit the ground running last year. Apparently, the jump from the FCS to the FBS, let alone the Power Five, wasn’t a massive one for the 6’5″, 315-pounder.
Oregon kept him at his natural right tackle spot, and he proved to be one of the best in the nation in 2023. However, 2024 was a down year for Cornelius, with Dillon Gabriel taking over for Bo Nix under center. Due to Gabriel being a lefty, Cornelius was the new blindside protector. Additionally, the QB held on to the ball longer than Nix, putting even more pressure on Cornelius to maintain his blocks.
The final two games of the season against Penn State and Ohio State are black marks on his résumé, but Cornelius has the movement skills NFL decision-makers covet at tackle.
9) Josh Simmons, Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes moved Josh Simmons from right to left tackle after he transferred from San Diego State, and it paid off for both sides in 2023. It was paying off even more in 2024, with Simmons dominating through the first five games of the season. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL against Oregon in Week 7.
When healthy, Simmons is a top-five tackle in the 2025 class, but his injury, which could potentially stunt his growth early on, is a major concern.
8) Emery Jones, LSU
Will Campbell isn’t the only O-line stud in Baton Rouge. Like Campbell, Emery Jones has started since his true freshman season. He showed immense growth from Year 1 to 2, but Year 3 was a bit of a step back at his right tackle position.
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While Jones still has areas to refine, including body control, balance, and maintaining a strong base, he has the agility, explosive lateral movement, and menacing strength to make him a valuable pick on Day 2 of the draft.
7) Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona Wildcats
Jonah Savaiinaea, a 6’5″, 335-pound junior from Tafuna, American Samoa, has been a mainstay on Arizona’s offensive line since his arrival. A Freshman All-American at right guard in 2022, he showcased his versatility in 2023 by starting 10 games at right tackle and two at right guard, allowing just two sacks across 889 snaps.
With left tackle Jordan Morgan in the NFL in 2024, Savaiinaea split his reps at both left and right tackle, continuing to prove why he’s one of the most versatile athletes in the draft.
6) Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon Ducks
The Ducks were Joe Moore Award finalists in 2023, so it’s no surprise they landed two OTs in the top 10. Former five-star Josh Conerly Jr. is relatively undersized at 6’4″, 305 pounds, but that allows him to acquire leverage and maintain his balance quicker than most other OTs.
He’ll never be imposing as a run blocker, but Conerly is more than serviceable there and should hear his name called relatively early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
5) Armand Membou, Missouri Tigers
Missouri’s offensive line underwent a bit of a facelift with players leaving and coming in. But one constant was RT Armand Membou. He started the last five games of his true freshman campaign and maintained his level of play through all 13 contests in 2023.
Yet, with another offseason to hone the craft around his natural leverage at 6’3″, Membou turned in one of the most impressive campaigns among those on the 2025 NFL Draft OT rankings, routinely exhibiting his blend of power and athleticism.
4) Cameron Williams, Texas Longhorns
Cameron Williams has become a cornerstone on the right side of Texas’ offensive line, positioning himself as a potential top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. In a class that largely lacks standout physical traits, the Longhorns’ OT is an exception, boasting a 6’5″, 335-pound frame with exceptional arm length and innate movement skills.
While his raw talent is evident, 2024 is Williams’ first season as a starter, and his performance has unsurprisingly revealed areas for growth. Despite some growing pains, his combination of size, strength, and fluidity makes him a first-round candidate. Still, an additional year in college could help him refine his technique and reach his full potential.
3) Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota Golden Gophers
Aireontae Ersery is an athlete at 6’6″ and 325 pounds, able to pull and seal off lanes for RBs to run through. He is the definition of a “people mover” in the run game, which overshadows some technical issues and inconsistencies in pass protection. And even then, his physical foundation will be a ball of clay any NFL OL coach would love to work with.
2) Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas Longhorns
Kelvin Banks Jr. stepped off the plane in Austin and immediately shined at left tackle, particularly in pass protection. The former five-star recruit has lived up to his billing and then some, and after three straight years of linear progression, he should be a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Banks is a rare tackle prospect, standing 6’4″, 324 pounds, with nearly 35″ arms. His dense frame, leverage, and reach can disrupt opponents’ pass-rush plans with ease and should translate to the NFL level.
1) Will Campbell, LSU Tigers
Will Campbell has started at left tackle since his true freshman season in 2022 and has never looked back. The 6’6″ and 325-pound OT is a mauler in the ground game and allowed just four sacks across 1,500+ pass-blocking snaps in his career.
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He’s balanced, has strong hands, and is explosive off the ball with the range to pull in the run game and mirror twitchier edge rushers. Don’t let the “shorter than you’d like” arm-length discussions distract from his OT1 film.
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