2025 NFL Draft: Top 10 offensive linemen

1. Kelvin Banks, OT | Texas (6-foot-4, 320 pound)

There is no doubt in my mind that Banks is the best offensive lineman prospect in this draft. While many others may not agree, his blend of pure strength and athleticism is off-the-charts. A day one starter since stepping foot on the Longhorns’ campus, whatever team takes him on draft night is getting a reliable starter for the next decade.

2. Will Campbell, OT | LSU (6-foot-6, 323 pounds)

Campbell has become one of the most polarizing prospects in this draft due to his below-average arm length. It has proven to be a true limiting factor as a 2025 draft research project indicates that among 26 college tackles with sub-33-inch arms, only eight became NFL starters.

However, even with a possible transition to guard looming, Campbell is extremely well-rounded and dominated SEC competition as a three-year starter at left tackle.

3. Armand Membou, OT | Missouri (6-foot-3, 314 pounds)

The Missouri prospect is skyrocketing up draft boards, and for good reason. There is a lot to like in Membou’s game as he is a former high-school wrestler who plays with excellent bend and footwork. He is still just 21 years old and did not allow a sack last season. Membou’s athleticism gives him one of the highest ceilings in this draft and is projected to be a top 10 pick on Thursday.

4. Gray Zabel, OT | North Dakota State (6-foot-6, 305 pounds)

Zabel is someone who is easy to fall in love with while watching his tape. Many scouts were wary of Zabel’s lack of facing high-end competition coming from North Dakota State, but he silenced doubters at the Senior Bowl, where he won Practice Player of the Week Honors and slotted in at both tackle and guard spots.

He plays a little bit too high, but his positional flexibility and natural feel for the game project him as a Day 1 starter in the NFL.

5. Josh Simmons, OT | Ohio State (6-foot-5, 310 pounds)

Simmons is one of the most consistent offensive linemen I have watched in this draft. He has elite flexibility and works well with active hands and outstanding balance.

He displays NFL-level traits and has grown tremendously after being the most penalized tackle in the country during his freshman season at San Diego State. However, an ACL tear that ended his 2024 campaign is something to monitor.

6. Tyler Booker, OG | Alabama (6-foot-5, 325 pounds)

If you need a guy to dominate in the trenches and anchor a strong ground-and-pound game, Booker is your guy. With Jalen Milroe at the helm this season, Bama centered their offense around the run game and Booker played a key role in their success.

There are some questions surrounding his athleticism and pass protection skills, but his run-blocking ability on the interior alone is a highlight reel.

7. Aireontae Ersery, OT | Minnesota (6-foot-6, 330 pounds)

One of the most underrated prospects in this draft, Ersery brings an enticing build and an explosive first step that will intrigue NFL scouts. He allowed just one sack all of last season and two in each of his first two seasons.

He still needs to smooth out some of his fundamentals, but he handled top edge rusher Abdul Carter noticeably well in a matchup where they gave Penn State a major scare last season. Ersery was praised for his standout performance at the Senior Bowl and should continue his upward trajectory into the next level.

8. Ozzy Trapilo, OT | Boston College (6-foot-8, 309 pounds)

Trapilo dominated some questionable competition in college, but his 6-foot-8 frame and ability to dominate in space make him an intriguing prospect. He played both tackle spots at BC and will slot in well in any zone-run scheme at the next level.

9. Donovan Jackson, OG | Ohio State (6-foot-4, 320 pounds)

Much like his teammate, Josh Simmons, Jackson is one of the most consistent prospects on the board. He’s not flashy, but presents a high floor as a strong interior presence who paved the way for a great season from Ohio State’s backfield duo of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson.

Jackson also filled in well at left tackle when Simmons went down midseason and displayed strong footwork to match the ability of the top edge rushers in the Big Ten.

10. Josh Conerly Jr., OT | Oregon (6-foot-4, 315 pounds)

I don’t see what other scouts see in Conerly. To me, he’s too stiff and will get beat off the edge regularly with speed, however, it's hard to ignore his incredible production as a three-year starter at Oregon, where he allowed just two sacks during his time as a Duck.

Honorable Mentions: Wyatt Milum, West Virginia, Macus Mbow, Purdue, Chase Lundt, UConn

Chris Carr is a second-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email cjc7403@psu.edu.