2020 NFL Draft Offensive Tackle Rankings

2020 NFL Draft Offensive Tackle Rankings includes a prospect ranking, a breakdown of scouting for the position, key questions about the position, and a link to learn more.

Offensive Tackle Rankings:

1. Tristan Wirfs, Iowa
2. Mekhi Becton, Louisville
3. Jedrick Wills, Alabama
4. Andrew Thomas, Georgia
5. Austin Jackson, USC
6. Josh Jones, Houston
7. Ezra Cleveland, Boise State
8. Matt Peart, Uconn
9. Saahdiq Charles, LSU
10. Lucas Niang, TCU
11. Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn
12. Isaiah Wilson, Georgia
13. Tommy Kraemer, Notre Dame
14. Terrance Steele, Texas Tech
15. Jack Driscoll, Auburn
16. Yasir Durant, Missouri
17. Jared Hilbers, Washington
18. Trey Adams, Washington
19. Tyre Phillips, Mississippi State

2020 NFL Draft Offensive Tackle Ranking

• “Length” is key component of left tackles. Height, arm length, hand size all super important.
• Footwork is very important, important for left tackles to handle speed.
• Hand placement is needed for locking onto defenders, especially against power.
• “Good overall technique” common trait for well coached, experienced tackles.
• Left tackle prospects need to have a lot of starts at left tackle and against top competition to generally be considered elite.
• Good “bend” and able to use “leverage”?
• How did they fared against top DE prospects also in the draft?
• Right Tackles may lack length, but need to be known as good run blockers.
• “Road Grader” is exceptional run blocker.
• “Ability to get to next level”… in run game or short passing game, able to beat a blocker, and move deeper into defense to block linebackers or other defenders.
• “Versatility” – able to play guard as well.
• Many tackles in college are best suited to move inside, but could be great guards in the NFL.
• Able to defend “speed” and “power”.
• Number of sacks allowed.