Now that we have taken a look at all the skill players on the offensive side of the ball, NFL Mocks continues to roll out its final 2026 NFL Draft rankings. Today we focus on the offensive guard position, a group I view very differently than most draft analysts.
1. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
I am one of the few people who have Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon as the top offensive guard in the 2026 NFL Draft. The biggest reason is his powerful play, as he consistently knocks defenders off the ball in the run game and is extremely hard to bull rush, allowing just five pressures this past season. He is also an underrated athlete who shows a nice burst off the line of scrimmage. If he lands in a gap-blocking scheme, he has All-Pro potential.
2. Gennings Dunker, Iowa
Another big, physical offensive lineman I am higher on than most is Iowa’s Gennings Dunker. He is coming off back-to-back impressive seasons, being named first-team All-Big Ten this year after earning the distinction of being PFF’s highest-graded offensive tackle in the conference in 2024. With his size and strength at the point of attack, he fits the mold of what Iowa consistently produces up front. Look for him to be the next high-quality offensive lineman to come out of Iowa.
3. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
In case it is not clear yet, one of the top traits I want in an offensive guard is a physical road grader, and Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis fits that mold. He explodes off the ball and has the strength to consistently win at the point of attack, which is backed up by his 29 reps on the bench press at the NFL Combine, the second-highest total among offensive guards. One concern, though, is his hand usage, as he tends to get his hands outside the defender’s frame, which led to eight penalties last season.
4. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
A player who could be a top-15 pick but only carries a late second-round grade on my board is Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane, who I have as the most overrated offensive guard in the 2026 NFL Draft. What concerns me is how often he gets knocked off balance and struggles to block in space. On the positive side, he is a strong pass blocker who allowed just four pressures all of last season.
5. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
A player who should intrigue NFL coaches with his potential is Kentucky’s Jalen Farmer. One of the reasons for this is his ideal size, coming in at 6-foot-5, 312 pounds with 34 ¼-inch arms. He also shows good mobility, leading all offensive guards at the NFL Combine with a 4.93 40-yard dash. If he can shore up his technique, especially when it comes to timing his initial punch, he could be a mid-round pick who develops into a long-term NFL starter.
Final overall offensive guard rankings
1. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon (second round)
2. Gennings Dunker, Iowa (second round)
3. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M (second round)
4. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (second round)
5. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky (third round)
6. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech (third round)
7. Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma (fourth round)
8. Brian Parker II, Duke (fourth round)
9. Jeremiah Wright, Auburn (fifth round)
10. DJ Campbell, Texas (fifth round)
11. Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame (sixth round)
12. Kobe Baynes, Kansas (sixth round)
13. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M (sixth round)
14. Beau Stephens, Iowa (sixth round)
15. Tanoa Togiai, Utah (sixth round)
16. Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (seventh round)
17. Alex Harkey, Oregon (seventh round)
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