The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
The offensive line is one of the more intriguing position groups in this draft. Like most groups, OL has no Joe Thomas. That one elite guy at the top. The top 6 tackles bring something different, but almost all have one factor teams will have to consider. Side specific (LT vs RT), some have limited starting snaps, some are undersized.
The offensive line group may not have anyone we will call the best offensive lineman in the league a few years from now, but it has several players that could be decade-plus starters.
Best available OL in 2026 NFL Draft
| Name | School | HT | WT | Range | Pick | Team |
| Francis Mauigoa | Miami | 6’6 | 315 | Rd 1 | 10 | Giants |
| Monroe Freeling | Georgia | 6’7 | 315 | Rd 1 | 19 | Panthers |
| Spencer Fano | Utah | 6’6 | 308 | Rd 1 | 9 | Browns |
| Kadyn Proctor | Alabama | 6’7 | 366 | Rd 1-2 | 12 | Dolphins |
| Caleb Lomu | Utah | 6’6 | 308 | Rd 1-2 | 28 | Patriots |
| Max Iheanachor | ASU | 6’6 | 330 | Rd 1-2 | 21 | Steelers |
| Olaivavega Ioane | Penn St | 6’4 | 328 | Rd 1-2 | 14 | Ravens |
| Chase Bisontis | Texas A&M | 6’5 | 315 | Rd 2 | 34 | Cardinals |
| Emmanuel Pregnon | Oregon | 6’5 | 318 | Rd 2 | 88 | Jaguars |
| Blake Miller | Clemson | 6’6 | 315 | Rd 2-3 | 17 | Lions |
| Gennings Dunker | Iowa | 6’5 | 315 | Rd 2-3 | 96 | Steelers |
| Caleb Tiernan | Northwestern | 6’7 | 325 | Rd 2-3 | 97 | Vikings |
| Jude Bowry | Boston College | 6’5 | 311 | Rd 2-3 | 102 | Bills |
| Keylan Rutledge | GT | 6’4 | 330 | Rd 2-3 | 26 | Texans |
| Jalen Farmer | Kentucky | 6’5 | 318 | Rd 2-3 | 113 | Colts |
| Markel Bell | MIami | 6’9 | 345 | Rd 2-4 | 68 | Eagles |
| Austin Barber | Florida | 6’6 | 314 | Rd 2-4 | 86 | Browns |
| Conner Lew | Auburn | 6’3 | 303 | Rd 2-4 | 128 | Bengals |
| Fa’alili Fa’amoe | Wake Forest | 6’5 | 317 | Rd 3-4 | ||
| Brian Parker II | Duke | 6’5 | 305 | Rd 3-4 | 189 | Bengals |
| JC Davis | Illinois | 6’5 | 335 | Rd 3-4 | 192 | Giants |
| Fernando Carmona | Clemson | 6’6 | 310 | Rd 3-4 | 142 | Titans |
| Febechi Nwaiwu | Oklahoma | 6’5 | 310 | Rd 3-4 | 106 | Texans |
| Beau Stephens | Iowa | 6’5 | 315 | Rd 3-4 | ||
| Micah Morris | Georgia | 6’4 | 330 | Rd 3-4 | ||
| Dametrious Crownover | Texas A&M | 6’7 | 336 | Rd 3-5 | 196 | Patriots |
| Drew Shelton | Penn St | 6’5 | 308 | Rd 3-5 | 112 | Cowboys |
| Kage Casey | Boise St | 6’5 | 311 | Rd 3-5 | 111 | Broncos |
| Diego Pounds | Ole Miss | 6’6 | 335 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Jeremiah Wright | Auburn | 6’5 | 348 | Rd 3-5 | 132 | Saints |
| DJ Campbell | Texas | 6’3 | 321 | Rd 3-5 | 200 | Dolphins |
| Sam Hecht | Kansas St | 6’4 | 300 | Rd 3-5 | 144 | Panthers |
| Jake Slaughter | Florida | 6’4 | 303 | Rd 3-5 | 63 | Chargers |
| Aamil Wagner | Notre Dame | 6’6 | 300 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Keagan Trost | Missouri | 6’4 | 316 | Rd 4-6 | 93 | Rams |
| Ar’maj Reed-Adams | Texas A&M | 6’5 | 325 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Trey Zuhn III | Texas A&M | 6’6 | 319 | Rd 4-6 | 91 | Raiders |
| Logan Taylor | Boston College | 6’7 | 312 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Jaedon Roberts | Alabama | 6’5 | 327 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Pat Coogan | Indiana | 6’5 | 311 | Rd 4-6 | 194 | Titans |
| Logan Jones | Iowa | 6’3 | 302 | Rd 4-6 | 57 | Bears |
| Enrique Cruz Jr | Kansas | 6’6 | 320 | Rd 5-7 | 179 | 49ers |
| Alex Harkey | Oregon | 6’6 | 327 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Carver Willis | Washington | 6’5 | 291 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Billy Schrauth | Notre Dame | 6’4 | 310 | Rd 5-7 | 160 | Buccaneers |
| Anez Cooper | Miami | 6’6 | 350 | Rd 5-7 | 188 | Jets |
| Garrett DiGiorgio | UCLA | 6’7 | 320 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Joshua Braun | Kentucky | 6’6 | 342 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Evan Beerntsen | Northwestern | 6’4 | 310 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Jager Burton | Kentucky | 6’4 | 323 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Parker Brailsford | Alabama | 6’2 | 290 | Rd 5-7 | 146 | Browns |
Social media reactions to OL selections in 2026 NFL Draft
Hey Mr. DJ 🎧
With the 200th pick, we have selected DJ Campbell from @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/YHzqO9qdCP
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 25, 2026
Crown lands in New England 👑
With the 196th pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft, the @Patriots select, Dametrious Crownover. pic.twitter.com/irMMtKJL56
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 25, 2026
Offensive anchor headed to Tennessee. #ProIU | 📺 2026 #NFLDraft – April 23-25 on NFL Network/ESPN/ABC. pic.twitter.com/JAsogJFRlG
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) April 25, 2026
The Giants select Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis in the sixth round of the NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/NJJecJaQ39
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) April 25, 2026
We have drafted OT Brian Parker II with the no. 189 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/n0SocDhuQU
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 25, 2026
Jets trade up to select guard Anez Cooper with No. 188 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/6lQN7XNMND pic.twitter.com/tSfcWt7Hfl
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026
The #49ers select T Enrique Cruz Jr. from Kansas at No. 179 pic.twitter.com/i34wiAlMzD
— Sleeper49ers (@SleeperSF49ers) April 25, 2026
With the 160th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select @NDFootball G Billy Schrauth‼️🔥
LFG‼️🔥 #WeAreTheKrewe
📸: @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/BKtGgISb0q
— SleeperBucs (@SleeperTBBUCS) April 25, 2026
Welcome to Green Bay, Jager! pic.twitter.com/x2AFcEAHJZ
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2026
With the no. 146 pick overall the Browns select Parker Brailsford from Alabama – here is a breakdown here!#DawgPound | #Draft2026 | @GregoryCorp pic.twitter.com/Yv7IY2b0Xa
— Cleveland Browns Daily (@Browns_Daily) April 25, 2026
Sam Hecht drafted 144th overall to the Carolina Panthers! pic.twitter.com/ZgQVz369lL
— Jon Grove (@jongrove02) April 25, 2026
Got the call.
OL Fernando Carmona from Arkansas is selected by the Tennessee Titans.@carmonaajr | @RazorbackFB | @Titans #TheDraftStartsInMobile pic.twitter.com/6q3J4OpJRP
— Panini Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) April 25, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have made their first selection of Day 3, picking Auburn guard Jeremiah Wright to round out their offensive line. | via @ClutchWDN https://t.co/sR2VIuljNc
— John Sigler (@john_siglerr) April 25, 2026
Bengals C Connor Lew: The former 4-star recruit is only 20 years old on draft night with 3 years at Auburn, where he started games as a true freshman in an almost entirely inside zone and man scheme downhill offense. He tore his ACL in October, so there’s no athletic testing. At… pic.twitter.com/4zoG2gKf2g
— Underdog NFL Draft – Josh & Hayden (@UDFootballShow) April 25, 2026
49ers finally get an offensive lineman: Carver Willis out of Washington pic.twitter.com/qbLgvrGW1U
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 25, 2026
Pick is in: Chargers taking Memphis OT Travis Burke, per sources pic.twitter.com/hDFYBkTjgV
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026
JALEN FARMER, WELCOME TO INDY ‼️
YOU’RE A COLT 👏@UKFootball | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/dgL8QmUCwT
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 25, 2026
Drew’s coming to Dallas ⭐️@drewshelt7 | @PennStateFball #CowboysDraft | @Fanatics pic.twitter.com/W7z0vA6Bno
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 25, 2026
The #Broncos selected Boise State OL Kage Casey at pick 111.
Super experienced OT with versatility to move to G, well-built frame with good mass, great finishing mentality to reps, and really athletic. Good pick pic.twitter.com/Ija2stw0we
— Andy (@AndyyNFL) April 25, 2026
Oklahoma OG Febechi Nwaiwu is the most PRODUCTIVE of the group
Lowest OG Pressure Rate
🥇Nwaiwu 0.42%
🥈1%HT: 6’4
WT: 319
Arm: 34 1/4♦️0 sacks in ‘25; 2 pressures
♦️1st Team All-American
♦️Former N. Texas Walk-On
♦️Played C, LG/RG, & RT; 3,300+ snaps
pic.twitter.com/KNBN72sZkn— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) March 12, 2026
The @BuffaloBills select T Judy Bowry from Boston College 🙌 @NFLCanada
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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/lAGgcqcYKq— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
Staying in Purple 💜@Caleb_Tiernan pic.twitter.com/bIiEapDsYF
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 25, 2026
With the No. 96 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @steelers select Gennings Dunker.
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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/sfgBX3wXJg— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
Welcome to Los Angeles, @KTrost72! pic.twitter.com/YogPKo6OE9
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 25, 2026
A new protector for the Silver & Black
With the 91st pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft, the @Raiders select, Trey Zuhn III. pic.twitter.com/FnEK6bIALw
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 25, 2026
We have selected Oregon OL Emmanuel Pregnon with the No. 88 overall pick!@farahandfarah | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/AA925bXrV8
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026
Got us a gator 🐊
Welcome to Cleveland, Austin! pic.twitter.com/dGBrdwVfeq
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 25, 2026
#Eagles Select OT Markel Bell with 68th Pick #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/yzPIlr6hKz
— All About The Birds (@AATBirds) April 25, 2026
got us a big guy pic.twitter.com/uK2ZmOtrZa
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April 25, 2026
No. 57 pick is in: The #Bears have selected Iowa C Logan Jones, per sources. pic.twitter.com/yE2Zh6eVxM
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026
Pitt legend announcing the new AZ Card
📺: NFL Network pic.twitter.com/yXkgXMZlBW
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 24, 2026
Headed to the Desert.
With the 34th pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft,
the @AZCardinals select, Chase Bisontis. pic.twitter.com/26gnbun8i1— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 24, 2026
The New England Patriots select Caleb Lomu
“This is AWESOME” ~ @BostonConnr #PMSDraftSpectacular https://t.co/Wwi6kCuLRp pic.twitter.com/t6ggsYSNrt
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 24, 2026
On behalf of the @Steelers, @JeromeBettis36 selects Max Iheanachor from @ASUFootball!
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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/FUtpxDh3B4— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
The @Panthers select @GeorgiaFootball OT Monroe Freeling!
2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/HWMQ4ow9bt— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
With the 17th pick, the @Lions take Blake Miller from @ClemsonFB!
2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/ObkQgejRdm— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
The @Ravens select OG Olaivavega Ioane from @PennStateFball with the 14th pick!
2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/wDvGML1pID— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
“I’m ready to die for you.”
Francis Mauigoa’s message to Jaxson Dart 💙 @Giants pic.twitter.com/nK3xf4e2hH
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) April 24, 2026
Spencer Fano WAS HYPED when he realized he is gonna be protecting Shedeur Sanders under center this season and years to come.
SHEDEUR HAS SOME HELP!! pic.twitter.com/fjFutobjQM
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) April 24, 2026
2026 NFL Draft How to Watch
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network– available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
