2025 NFL Draft Offensive Tackle Rankings
The 2025 offensive tackle class is one of the more underrated position groups in this draft, headlined by several first-round-caliber prospects with elite upside. There’s significant drop-off after the top five in terms of a lack of Day 2 talent, but value can still be found on Day 3 with experienced starters like Ozzy Trapilo and small-school standout Charles Grant. Overall, this class is fairly and well-rounded with plug-and-play potential across both tackle spots.
OT1 – Josh Simmons, Ohio State – 88.1 – Round 1
Simmons is a dominant pass protector with great hands and great feet. He shows advanced technique to overcome some of his size limitations and is a plus contributor in the run game.
OT2 – Armand Membou, Missouri – 87.9 – Round 1
Membou is a physical tone-setter with tremendous punch and anchor. His top-notch athleticism will allow him to play multiple positions across the line, and be a day one contributor while he develops.
OT3 – Will Campbell, LSU – 87.7 – Round 1
Campbell is a polished, plug-and-play tackle with ideal technique and athleticism. There is some skepticism about his future at tackle due to his physical limitations, but he has a high floor as a guard in the NFL at worst.
OT4 – Kelvin Banks, Texas – 86.8 – Round 1
Banks is an imposing physical presence at tackle with great play strength and hand usage. While he isn’t a top notch athlete, his technique will allow him to be successful at the next level
OT5 – Josh Conerly, Oregon – 86.6 – Round 1
Conerly is a quick-footed, agile tackle who excels in pass protection. His get off and potential at a young age stand out, though he needs refinement in his technique.
OT6 – Aireontae Ersey, Minnesota – 83.8 – Round 3
Ersey is a reliable player in both the pass and run game as a multi-year starter for the Gophers. He flashed good hand usage and and has enough movement skills to develop into a starter down the line.
OT7 – Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College – 82.2 – Round 4
Trapilo is a technically sound lineman with a sturdy anchor and smart positioning. He may lack elite traits, but his high floor makes him a solid swing tackle option.
OT8 – Anthony Belton, NC State – 80.9 – Round 4
Belton is a massive tackle with exceptional play strength and toughness in the trenches. He is just an average athlete, and has slow feet, but has good enough traits to warrant an early Day 3 pick.
OT9 – Ajani Cornelius, Oregon – 80.8 – Round 4
Cornelius is a compact, athletic tackle with good lateral quickness and footwork. He’s a developmental pass blocker who fits best in a zone-heavy scheme.
OT10 – Charles Grant, William & Mary – 80.6 – Round 4
Grant is a small-school standout with smooth movement skills and strong length. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and held his own in matchups against better competition, but there are many unknowns with his game, leading him to be an intriguing upside pick.