Here we are. I am finally catching up on my final positional rankings. This time we take a look at the offensive tackles. I waited a bit because its such a weird offensive line class that I needed to see some of these guys measure in and at least a few of them work out. Most of them didn’t do agility drills which makes it more difficult, but as I said its a weird class. Overall its not a very strong offensive tackle class, its a class full of guys who will end up moving to guard in the NFL.
There are also some guys who are kind of tweeners, where you aren’t 100% sure if they are more tackles or guards? There is definitely some sneaky talented, developmental guys in this group that could end up being pretty good.
Top Five Offensive Tackles
- Kelvin Banks Jr.-Texas: With Banks as with a number of guys on this list there are questions. Questions about his readiness, his skill and even if he better fit at guard? He definitely has tackle size and length. He did drop some weight for the combine, having played in the 325-330 range. He did all the testing and was solid. The former Longhorn can be a big physical blocker, which is why some thing he might be better at guard. Banks is talented enough for whoever drafts him to give him a shot at sticking at tackle. If he can do it, he can be really good.
- Josh Simmons-Ohio State: If not for Simmons torn Patellar tendon he would be OT1 in this class. The former Aztec has the size, length and athleticism to be a top LT in the NFL. He also showed massive improvement in 2024 before hurting his knee. He was solid in 2023, but took it to another level this past season. Simmons has the desired temperament in a offensive tackle as well. He is a grinder that wants to bury his man in the run game. He just needs to get back to 100% and work.
- Armand Membou-Missouri: Despite being a four-star prospect Membou was a bit of a sleeper prospect when he came to college. He backed up both LT and RT as a freshman. Membou took over at right tackle in 2023 and was pretty good as a first time starter, but again seemed to go under the radar. He had another good season in 2024. The hype started to swell at the end of the season, then the Senior Bowl and Combine came and he blew everyone away. He has good size for a tackle at 6’4 332, but also has 33 1/2″ arms. He also has the elite athleticism NFL teams look for running a 4.91 at his size. The needle is only pointing up for him and there is a chance he could end up being the second OT drafted.
- Josh Conerly Jr.-Oregon: Conerly has similar measurables to Membou, but he’s 20 pounds lighter. Conerly had the hype comings out of high school as a five-star. Like Membou he was also just a two year starter. He also showed big improvements in 2024 where in the previous season he had struggles anchoring against power. He still has more work to do, but got a lot better at it in 2024. He has the talent to be an immediate impact as a left tackle as a rookie.
- Aireontae Ersery-Minnesota: Ersery is a man amongst boys compared to some of the other tackles in this class. He is a three year starter at right tackle. He has legit size (6’6 331) and power. While he tested well at the combine he is not likely to play left tackle in the NFL and is likely to be locked in at right tackle. He plays with an attitude in the run game. He may not have the upside of some of the other tackles, but he has the higher floor. At the very least he should be a solid right tackle.
The Best Of The Rest: Six Thru Ten
6. Cameron Williams-Texas: Williams came to Texas way overweight, coming in around 370 pounds. He needed to completely rework his body. in 2023 he was down around 350-355 and actually saw some time backing up right tackle and played well in the spurts that he did get out there. For his Junior year he finally got his weight down and played around 335. He showed some flashes, but also had some bad games. Ohio State and Georgia gave him a lot of issues. His problem seems to be that he just hasn’t played a lot and his technique still needs a lot of work. The talent is there for him to be a road grader. The former Longhorn also got his weight down to a good playing weight of 317 for the combine. He just needs a “redshirt” year.
7. Chase Lundt-UConn: Lundt has been a guy that has been underrated his whole career. The fact that he plays at UConn has really hurt his national reach. The former Huskie is a four year starter that has improved every season. Despite being almost 6’8 Lundt is a really solid athlete. On film he has surprising knee bend and can really get good leverage on defenders despite being so tall. He is an asset in short yardage situations. Lundt’s biggest issue was adding bulk. He played at or just under 300 pounds for most of his career and sometimes that shows on film. He was 305 at the combine which was a good sign. Lundt could start as a rookie.
8. Anthony Belton-NC State: The possibility of Belton has always been kind of better than what you have gotten on film. Despite being 6’6 336 and blessed with impressive athleticism for his size his film always leaves you wanting more, more consistency. His weight has also been an issue where he has played between 345-350. He tested out well at the lower weight at the combine, but he needs to keep the weight down and just focus on his overall play. Hand usage can be a little off and his upper body and lower body sometimes are not in sync. If a team could get him to hit his ceiling… watch out.
9. Ozzy Trapilo-Boston College: Trapilo was a BC legacy, he dad played there and also played in the NFL. Despite being 6’8 he also has guard experience as well. Trapilo is kind of your typical Boston College offensive tackle. Tall, long and well coached. He tested pretty decent at the combine and that is the player you get on film. A guy with a pretty high floor that should be a solid starting right tackle in the NFL. He may never be great, but with the lack of talented tackles in the NFL he could be a 10 year starter.
10. Jalen Travis-Iowa State: Coming into the 2024 season Travis was an unknown to most in the media and even some in the scouting community. He played at Princeton before this past season. He came in and took over at left tackle for Iowa State and played really well. Travis has an interesting background. He was more of a basketball player in high school and you see some of that in how well he moves his feet on the field despite being just under 6’8 and 339 pounds with almost 35″ arms. His cousin Ross plays in the NFL and his Brothers were all basketball players. The former Cyclone also tested out really explosive. He has upside.
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