Offensive line isn’t the sexiest position group in any draft year, but this is where franchise cornerstones are found. As the weather begins to get cooler, effective linemen become increasingly valuable. See who tops the list of 2026 OL prospects.
10. Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Barber won’t make headlines as one of the best tackles in this year’s class, but he’s a solid contributor who’s played a lot of football in his college career. At 6’6”, 322 pounds, Barber is nimble enough to protect the edge and has some grit to him in the run game. He’ll need to get stronger and have more consistent hands to be a no-doubt starter, but Barber’s floor is a swing OT.
9. Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
World lands in the middle of the list as a big-bodied OT with many developable traits. At 6’8”, 318 pounds, he’s one of the biggest tackles in this year’s class and has above-average athleticism on the edge. However, there’s a consistency issue in both phases that needs to be addressed. NFL coaches will fall in love with the potential, and he can be a low-end capable starter right now, but World has work to do before he’s a no-doubt NFL stud.
8. Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Ioane checks all the boxes of an ass-kicking guard. He’s big (6’4”, 330 lbs) and strong with a mean streak to finish blocks. His foot speed and lateral movement are good enough for zone blocking, but he’s better suited for a downhill scheme. In protection, his grip strength, sustainability, and anchor are elite against bigger interior rushers. However, he’ll struggle to bend against quicker LBs or DEs. Ioane is a guard only, but he can be a high-level player for many years to come.
7. Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
Iowa could still make some noise in the CFP picture, and Dunker is one of the cornerstones of the Hawkeyes’ offense. He’s a very capable run blocker in both man and zone schemes, and has the right amount of mean streak in him. He uses his length well in protection, but while his footwork is good, he’s not the quickest guy on the edge. Dunker is likely a RT only in the NFL who could become a team’s best run blocker.
6. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Lomu has risen up draft rankings throughout the 2025 season, after being the clear second fiddle behind Spencer Fano. At 6’6”, 304 pounds, Lomu plays more upright than you’d like, but has the necessary strength and quickness to make up for it. Utah likes to pull Lomu into space, and the big man has very good athleticism to adjust on the move. He should continue to ascend as the pre-draft process fully kicks off.
5. Jake Slaughter, C, Florida
Slaughter has great size for a center at 6’5”, 303 pounds, and moves well for the position. He’s an effective run blocker, working double teams or take-over blocks, thanks to his foot speed, and he has enough strength to help finish blocks. There will be concern with his consistency at the second level, but Slaughter is a solid run blocker. In protection, he has a better-than-expected anchor against a heavy bull rush, but you’d hope for better awareness. This is a capable starting center, but not a guy who will be a Pro Bowler.
4. Connor Lew, C, Auburn
Lew was on his way to being a shoe-in as the first center off the board next spring before tearing his ACL against Missouri, but he’s put enough on tape to be ranked highly. He’s quick and highly aware in protection, and has just enough strength to be effective in the run game. You’ll wish that his anchor is better against a heavy bull-rush, but Lew has what it takes to be an effective starting center.
3. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
It’s a shame that Miami’s season has been pushed to the brink so quickly, and Mauigoa may not have many opportunities on a large stage, but this guy has a chance to be a dude in the NFL. Playing RT could make teams at the top of the draft hesitate, but his consistency in both phases is exceptional. Mauigoa is better at protection, but he has the size (6’6”, 315lbs) and tools to be a long-term starter.
2. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Fano is arguably the best OL athlete in this year’s class at 6’6”, 308 pounds. You’ll wish he were a bit stronger, but his footwork and toughness make Fano a highly productive blocker in both phases. His grip strength and sustainability in protection are also outstanding. It will be interesting to see if teams try to move him to LT, but Fano can be a day-one starter on the right side.
1. Kaydn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Proctor is an easy pick for OL1. His consistency could be better, but the flashes and natural ability are obvious. He’s the definition of a dancing bear at 6’7”, 366 pounds, and Proctor has the strength to match his elite athleticism. He’s effective in the run game because of his size, power, and nimble feet. In protection, he’s susceptible to pure speed off the edge, but Proctor is well built to handle a myriad of rush techniques. Don’t overthink it, Proctor is OL1.
This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Midseason OL prospect rankings
