Olumuyiwa Fashanu and Joe Alt lead the 2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class

One of the best positions in the 2024 NFL Draft is offensive tackle. This position is led by two prospects who should be taken in the top ten picks in Olumuyiwa Fashanu and Joe Alt. Overall, I have five tackles with first round grades and eight players with either a first or second round grade.

In addition to this year’s group having plenty of top-end talent, the position also has plenty of depth. Overall a total of 22 prospects carry a draftable grade which would tie for the second most players drafted at this position since 2014. A couple of sleepers in this group include North Carolina State's Anthony Belton and South Dakota State's Garret Greenfield.

2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class ranking No. 1-4

1. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State: Penn State’s Olumuyiwa Fashanu has all the tools to be an All-Pro left tackle. To start with he is an elite pass blocker, who gave up zero sacks last year. He can excel in this area due to his quick feet which helps him mirror even the fastest pass rushers he will see at the next level. He also has good length coming in at 6-foot-6 which helps him keep defenders from getting into his body. In addition, he plays with a high football intelligence which helps him quickly diagnose who to block, and not be fooled by line stunts. While Fashanu is a better pass blocker than run blocker, he still will be one of the better tackles at this in the NFL. His most impressive trait here is his strength which allows him to control his defender once he gets his hands on him. NFL coaches will likely work with him on firing off the ball with a lower pad level and finishing his blocks. Draft Grade: First Round

2. Joe Alt, Notre Dame: Another offensive tackle who should be a top-ten pick is Notre Dame’s Joe Alt. Alt is one of the more refined tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft playing with great technique as run and pass blocker. Along with his impressive technique, he has ideal length at 6-foot-8 and plays with good pad level and flexibility despite being so massive. He is also one of the more well-rounded tackles in this year’s class. In 2022 he was named Pro Football Focuse's top graded run blocker and when it comes to pass blocking he is rarely beaten around the edge and also has the strength to hold up vs. the bull rush. Yet another trait that stands out with Alt is how physically he plays and how he consistently blocks through the echo of the whistle. Draft Grade: First Round

3. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma: An offensive tackle in the 2024 NFL Draft that I love is Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton. He has elite athletic ability especially for someone 6-foot-7 and 328 pounds. This athletic ability shows up in both the run and pass game. As a run blocker he easily gets to the second level, and has no problem carrying out the wide reach block. In the passing game he has the quick feet and agility to keep up with the most athletic defenders he will see at the next level. In addition, to his impressive movement skills he also plays with good overall strength. The area scouts will likely have concerns with him is that he is still raw, having only started one year at Oklahoma. This lack of playing time shows up in his technique especially when it comes to his footwork. He also needs to show more of a mean strength and do a better job of burring his defender. Draft Grade: First Round

"He's got all the ability in the world. He’s one of the most talented guys I've ever seen, and we've had some pretty talented guys come through here. So, it's just experience, you know, he's matured, he's approaching it the right way."

OU coach Bill Bedenbaugh on Tyler Guyton

4. J.C. Latham, Alabama: Teams looking for a day one starter at right tackle will like what they find in Alabama’s J.C. Lathman. Latham is one of the better run blockers in the 2024 NFL Draft averaging 3.2 knockdown blocks a game. In this area his 6-foot-6 360 pound size allows him to control his defender at the point of attack and he also has impressive strength in his hands. He has also pilled up some pretty impressive stats as a pass blocker only giving up four sacks in the last two years. A couple of areas he can improve at the next level is hand placement although he did better in that area this year after picking up ten penalties in 2022. He also will lunge block at times when run blocking due to poor footwork. Draft Grade: First Round

2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class ranking No. 5-9

5. Jordan Morgan, Arizona: Going into the 2023 season I had Jordan Morgan listed as the biggest risk at the offensive tackle position. The main reason for this billing was that he suffered a second knee injury in 2022. It was also the second season-ending injury Morgan has had as he also missed the end of the 2020 season. This season he helped quiet those concerns though starting every game. While his injury history is a concern his athletic ability is one of his biggest positives. He shows the quick feet to play left tackle in the NFL and also does a terrific job of blocking in space. He is also one of the best pass blockers in the 2024 NFL Draft grading out as Pro Football Focus's fourth-best pass-blocking tackle. An area he can improve on the field is not letting defenders get into his body. Draft Grade: First Round

6. Amarius Mims, Georgia: A tackle I am a little lower on than other people is Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims. The biggest reason for this is his limited playing time and injury history. This season he missed half the season due to lower body injuries. He also only started two games last year serving as a backup most of the year. While these concerns would scare me off from taking him in the first round he does have the potential to develop into a high quality starting right tackle. His most impressive trait is how well he moves for someone 6-foot-7 and 340 pounds. He has the ability to block in space and even the fastest pass rushers he sees in the SEC don’t challenge him much. He also displays impressive strength and should be able to develop into one of the better run blockers in the NFL if he improves his footwork and sinks more at the hips. Draft Grade: Second Round

7. Anthony Belton, North Carolina State: One of the best values in this year’s offensive tackle class is North Carolina State’s Anthony Belton. What stands out about Belton is how strong of a run blocker he is. He fires off the ball and is routinely able to push his man off the ball. He also looks comfortable blocking at the second level. As a pass blocker the Wolfpack left tackle shows the quickness and overall footwork to hold up well in pass protection. One area he can improve on though is that he occasionally lunges at his defender which hurts his overall effectiveness. Draft Grade: Second Round

8. Graham Barton, Duke: A player who some teams may look at more as an offensive guard, but has the skillset to also play right tackle in the NFL is Duke’s Graham Barton. While Barton’s NFL position is yet to be determined there is no doubting his toughness. He does a great job of finishing his blocks and is one of the more aggressive offensive linemen in the 2024 NFL Draft. He also plays with good intelligence rarely missing an assignment and does a great job of diagnosing different stunts and blitzes. One reason why teams may look at him as a guard is his arm length, so he will need good numbers when he weighs in at the Senior Bowl. Overall, Bartons has the talent to start along most NFL offensive lines as a rookie and brings a level of intensity that is hard to find. Draft Grade: Second Round

"Arguably the hardest football player that we have, [the] hardest worker on the field and off the field."

Duke QB Riley Leonard on Graham Barton

9. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State: An offensive tackle who significantly improved his stock this year is Taliese Fuaga. A major reason he saw his NFL Draft stock go from a seventh-round grade to the third-round grade I currently give him is his strong run blocking. This season he was graded as the top run blocker in college football by Pro Football Focus with an overall grade of 90.7. In this area, he uses his strength to consistently knock his man off the ball with his strong initial punch. While I like Fuaga as a day-two prospect, I am not quite as high as some people are on him. One of the reasons for this is he is only an average pass blocker and he can be beaten off the ball. Another reason for this is when blocking in space he has some issues with staying on balance. Draft Grade: Third Round

2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class ranking No. 10-14

10. Patrick Paul, Houston: Another highly thought-of offensive tackle that I am a little lower on is Houston’s Patrick Paul. While Paul is widely thought of as a second-round pick I have just a fourth-round grade on him. The reason for this is he is not very flexible and is just an average athlete overall. This hurts him when it comes to getting good pad level which will give him trouble against NFL defensive ends as they will be able to bullrush him. It also hurts him when trying to break down at the second level which causes him to miss his share of blocks. While these concerns would prevent me from taking him before day three he does have some traits I do like. One of these is his length coming in at 6-foot-7 and having the long arms to keep defenders at bay. Another is that he is a proven pass blocker who was Pro Football Focue's second-highest graded passer blocker in 2022, after only giving up one sack on the year. Draft Grade: Fourth Round

"I would say that I’m tenacious. I have great feet and good hands. I’m a high-motor, effort player that plays through every whistle. I’m extremely coachable. I’d add noble to that. I’m a noble person"

Patrick Paul via the Draft Network

11. Christian Jones, Texas: Going into the season NFL scouts viewed Texas offensive tackle Christian Jones as a seventh round pick, but now they see him more as a fourth-round type prospect which is also the draft grade I give him. The main reason he has seen his stock improve so much this year is he has been way more consistent. Another reason why he is viewed as an early day three guy is his nimble feet which have been helped by his time playing soccer as a kid. He also is a versatile tackle who has played both left and right tackle during his time in Austin. In terms of negatives, he is a bit stiff and has trouble breaking down in space. Draft Grade: Fourth Round

12. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU: One of the most impressive athletes in this year’s offensive tackle class is Kingsley Suamataia of BYU. Suamataia who was named Bruce Feldman’s number three Freak Athlete going into the season shows good mobility for an offensive tackle 325 pounds. His 6-foot-6 size also gives him the length NFL coaches like and he uses his long arms to keep defensive ends from getting to him. A couple of things that will likely cause him to slide to the third or fourth round though including his lack of agility, and average footwork. In terms of his flexibility he is a stiff tackle who really struggles to block on the second level. His footwork also hurts him when it comes to blocking in space or staying on his blocks. Draft Grade: Fourth Round

13. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame: An offensive tackle who saw his stock go down this year is Notre Dame’s Blake Fisher. One of the reasons for this is he has not improved much since his freshman season in South Bend. For example, his footwork still looks uncorndiated and he has not improved his flexibility especially when it comes to dropping his hips. In addition to that concern he will be looked at soley as a right tackle since he lacks the quickness to play left tackle. Despite these concerns look for Fisher to be an early day three pick, since he is a strong run blocker and still has plenty of untapped potential left. Draft Grade: Fourth Round

14. Roger Rosengarten, Washington: Washington offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten had an impressive season this year giving up zero sacks and only two hits this regular season. In addition to providing rock-solid pass protection, he also was one of the better run blockers on the Huskies' offensive line. One of the reasons he was able to have such a strong season is his mobility. He slides well in pass protection and also does a great job of blocking at the second level in the run game. This trait could make him an ideal fit in a zone-blocking scheme. He also would be a good fit in this system since he lacks some of the pure power other offensive tackles have in this class, which could hurt him in a gap-blocking scheme. Draft Grade: Fifth Round

2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class ranking No. 15-19

15. Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh offensive tackle Matt Goncalves suffered a season-ending toe injury of the fourth game of the season this year. However, it looks like he will be taking part in the East-West Shrine game so this injury shouldn’t be a major issue with him going into the 2024 NFL Draft. When healthy Goncalves is a physical tackle who is a strong pass blocker having not allowed a sack in 2022. He also shows the strength to open up running lanes and if he learns to play with better pad level he could be even better in this area. Along with playing with better pad level he also needs to do a better job of running his feet on contact, as he currently falls off blocks to often. Draft Grade: Fifth Round

16. Andrew Coker, TCU: Teams that love long offensive tackles will be happy with what they see in TCU offensive tackle Andrew Coker. Coker who comes in 6-foot-7 and has 34 ⅜-inch arms has the raw tools to develop into a quality NFL offensive tackle. In addition to his impressive measurables, he also has the versatility the NFL is looking for having played both left and right tackle during his time in Fort Worth. One concern scouts will have with him though is that he gets off balance too often. Draft Grade: Fifth Round

17. Walter Rouse, Oklahoma: While Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton is the higher graded NFL Draft prospect Walter Rouse actually had the better season. According to Pro Football Focus, Rouse had a 83.8 pass blocking grade and 66.2 grade as a run blocker both of which was the top numbers for Sooners offensive linemen. These numbers also show that Rouse was a better pass blocker than run blocker, which is the same opinion NFL scouts will have after watching his film. As a pass blocker he uses his strength to control the defender once he has his hands on him, and is a player that is very hard to bullrush. When it comes to run blocking he is not as aggressive as he should be and tends to catch his defender more than fire off the ball and knock him backwards. Draft Grade: Fifth Round

18. Garret Greenfield, South Dakota State: The top small school offensive tackle in the 2024 NFL Draft is South Dakota State’s Garret Greenfield. The reason I have him rated so high is the tenacity he plays with. He consistently plays through the whistle and sets the intense tone you want on your offensive line. He also has ideal size coming in at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds and carries very little fat on this frame. One other positive with him is his versatility having been named an FCS All-American at both right and left tackle. An area he can improve on is quickly getting out of his stance since he can be beaten off the ball at times. Draft Grade: Sixth Round

19. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale: The other FCS offensive tackle to make this list is Yale’s Kiran Amegadjie. While I am not as high on Amegadjie as others are there is no doubt he should get drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. Like Greenfield, his top trait is his run blocking. He shows elite strength routinely driving his man three of four yards off the ball. This power should allow him to be a good fit in a gap-blocking scheme as either an offensive tackle or offensive guard which he played in 2021. One reason I only have a sixth-round grade on him is he is a limited athlete who possesses only average feet. He is also coming off a season-ending quad injury. Draft Grade: Sixth Round

2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class ranking No. 20-22

20. Javon Foster, Missouri: Missouri had one of the best offensive lines in college football this season giving up just 1.67 sacks a game and helping the Tigers average 443 yards a game. One of the leaders of this unit is Javon Foster who has started 38 straight games at left tackle. As a pro prospect he has ideal length coming in at 6-foot-5 and 319 pounds. He is also a strong run blocker showing impressive power overall, and was also named Pro Football Focus’s third best run blocker among SEC offensive tackles in 2022. However, he does have some limitations with one of them being a lack of quickness off the ball which will likely prevent him from playing left tackle in the NFL. He also lacks the flexibility to play with a low pad level. Draft Grade: Sixth Round

21. LaDarius Henderson, Michigan: Michigan has a long of history of developing NFL offensive linemen and look for LaDarius Henderson to join this list come April. What will likely make Henderson a day three pick is his strong run blocking. In this area he does a good job of staying on his blocks, and also has the strength to win at the point of attack. His versatlity will also help him having played both guard and tackle during his college career. Draft Grade: Seventh Round

22. Julian Pearl, Illinois: A late-round prospect who could be an ideal fit for the practice squad is Julian Pearl. The reason why Pearl would be a good fit for this role is he has the raw tools to play in the NFL, but he must improve his technique. His top asset is his overall mobility as he is one of the quicker tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft. He also has good functional strength when using proper fundamentals. Unfortunately, he has a long ways to go when it comes to playing fundamentally sound football. This lack of technique shows up in his footwork as he often finds himself out of position due to taking improper steps. He also needs to improve his hand use and be more consistent with his initial punch. Draft Grade: Seventh Round