2025 NFL Combine: Ranking Will Campbell and the top five prospects at offensive tackle ahead of the combine

Starting as a freshman in the SEC is a true trial by fire for any player, and Campbell faced that challenge head-on in 2022. He showed steady progress week after week and elevated his game further in 2023, providing excellent blindside protection for Heisman Trophy winner Jaylen Daniels.

Solid in both the run and pass game, Campbell became an essential cog in the Tigers' high-powered offense. That consistency carried into 2024, where he safeguarded the pocket for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. While not utterly dominant, Campbell delivered reliable performances throughout the season.

An exceptional athlete for his size, Campbell boasts rare movement skills for someone with such a massive frame.

He explodes off the line, excelling both as a run blocker and in pass protection. His quick footwork allows him to hit his landmarks efficiently, and speed rushers rarely get the best of him around the edge.

With impressive balance and agility, he climbs to the second level effortlessly and remains effective when engaging moving defenders. Additionally, his raw strength helps him hold firm against power rushers and reset the line of scrimmage in the ground game.

The former Texas Longhorn, Banks, has been widely regarded by analysts as the premier offensive lineman prospect for the 2025 draft. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, the standout lineman earned both the prestigious Lombardi Award—granted to the top overall lineman in college football—and the Outland Award, which recognizes the nation's best interior lineman.

At just 20 years old, Banks has turned heads with his outstanding pass-blocking ability. For a player tipping the scales at 320 pounds, his footwork and balance are exceptional.

His wealth of experience, with 42 career starts under his belt, should ease his transition to the NFL level. In 2024, Banks allowed just 4 pressures on 510 pass-blocking snaps—one of the lowest pressure rates among FBS linemen.

While concerns about his arm length have led some scouts to suggest he might be better suited as a guard, I see him as a natural fit at left tackle. Surrendering only 4 pressures over an entire season is a remarkable feat.

Just suppose seeing your name splashed across headlines as the top-rated offensive tackle heading into the Draft—that's the dream scenario, right? But suddenly, disaster strikes. You tear your ACL, and now the narrative flips. Instead of being a surefire early pick, the buzz suggests you might just sneak into the tail end of the first round. That's the reality for Josh Simmons of Ohio State, at least as per recent mock draft projections.

Josh Simmons had built a strong reputation as an exceptionally athletic offensive tackle, boasting a solid 74.4 PFF overall grade last season. Before the injury setback, Simmons was delivering standout performances—he didn’t allow a single sack all season. His athleticism and year-over-year improvement didn’t go unnoticed by teammates and coaches alike, ultimately earning him Third-Team All-Big Ten honors for his 2024 campaign, even with the injury cloud hanging over him.

However, that ACL injury casts a shadow over his NFL Combine appearance. Reports suggest he'll undergo extensive medical evaluations, leaving teams with a tough decision: take a gamble on his undeniable talent early in the first round or pass him over due to the uncertainty surrounding his recovery?

Armond Membou entered college as a three-star recruit, starting the final five games of his freshman season at right tackle and holding down that spot throughout his college career. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), he surrendered just one sack and three pressures in his first year. In 2023, that number rose slightly to two sacks and 12 pressures but improved significantly last season, allowing zero sacks and only nine pressures.

Since declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, few prospects have seen their stock rise as quickly as Membou. Initially projected as a second- or third-round pick after his announcement on December 6, his draft value has steadily climbed. Concerns about his size were addressed after he measured impressively at the Senior Bowl last month, easing doubts among scouts and analysts.

Josh Conerly Jr.'s rise to becoming a top-tier offensive tackle prospect is the blueprint for ideal player development. A naturally gifted multi-sport athlete from Rainier Beach High School, Conerly initially started his high school journey as a running back before switching to the offensive line in his sophomore year—a decision that ultimately propelled him to become the nation’s highest-ranked offensive tackle recruit and the recipient of the prestigious Anthony Muñoz Award, given to the best high school lineman in the country.

The 2024 season marked Conerly's breakout as a dominant pass protector, anchoring Oregon's offensive line during their flawless regular-season run to the College Football Playoff.

Standing at 6ft 4in and weighing 315 pounds, he established himself as one of college football’s elite blindside protectors, while also making noticeable strides in his run-blocking abilities.