This year’s class of Offensive Tackles will probably dominate the first round with 7 selections. For teams looking for a bookend on their line, this class offers many great players excelling at different styles and schemes.
10- Jordan Morgan Arizona
6’5 325
Morgan struggled as a first-year starting LT for the Wildcats but has gotten better year after year.
Last season, as a Junior, he was tied with Paris Johnson Jr with a PFF 83.1 grade.
He tore his ACL in late November of 2022 but returned to his spot as the best left tackle in the Pac-12 this season.
He exhibits great recovery and foot speed while also lining up blockers well. Morgan stays level utilizing his strong core and has shown very good balance. He needs to add more upper-body strength, but he is a very good prospect and will be drafted as such this April.
9- Patrick Paul OT Houston
6’7 315
When we are talking about Patrick Paul as the 9th best OT prospect, it shows how stacked this class is.
Paul is a very patient and calculating tackle. He is excellent versus the run and has taken strides in pass pro. Patrick is very good at anticipating opponents and uses his diagnosis to win with angles and leverage more than strength. He has proven to be a master at knocking pass rushers off their mark by sending them in a different direction. Exhibits great body control and with more muscle and some NFL pass pro coaching he could end up being a steal.
8- Tyler Guyton OT Oklahoma
6’7 327
Guyton reminds me a little of Darnell Wright. Tyler’s height works against him at times, especially in Pass Pro. He over-extends using leverage that has taken him to the field far too often. There are a lot of videos of him on the ground.
Tyler has the traits all OL coaches will love. agile, aggressive, leader, team favorite, great finisher, coordinated, dedicated, quick. A huge amount of upside.
7- Kingsley Suamataia OT BYU
6’6 325 21 years old
Kingsley is a mauler in the running game and could be starting on an NFL line in year one. He has elite strength, good balance, and an understanding of how to use his body.
He is very raw in Pass Pro and will need to work on his technique. There is an infinite amount of potential in Kingsley. If he improves his recognition and foot speed he could end up being one of the best in this class.
6- Troy Fautanu OT/iOL Washington
6’4 317 23 years old
Troy could be an above-average Guard or Tackle. He is a slightly older prospect who has a high floor with an above-average ceiling.
He’s incredibly flexible and possesses the awareness to use leverage and his advantageous length. Troy recovers well and uses speed to reset his feet. Elite balance and a strong anchor, he dictates where pass rushers go. He has powerful hands and uses his arms to punch rushers in the pads staying upright.
He’s improved year over year in Pass Pro. His physical style has carried him more than technique thus far. He will only get better.
5- Taliese Fuaga Oregon St
6’6 and 335
Fuaga has a very strong upper body and he throws people around in the run game like ragdolls. He is one of the best run blockers at the college level. He uses his strong hands to swap at defenders like a bear. Flexible and quick while also being agile and a master at leverage. Like most OT prospects, he will need to work on pass pro. Fuaga has already shown the ability to recover which showcases his very high football IQ and his detailed awareness of the game. Taliese could play on either side of the line.
4- Amarius Mims Georgia — 20–25
6’7 330 21 years old
Amarius missed some time with a high ankle sprain injury, but that is not anything that will cause his draft stock to fall.
Mims has a high motor and a large wingspan, that he uses well in pass protection. He exhibits an elite understanding of what opponents are trying to do and uses leverage to perfection. His height has sometimes been a hindrance as it knocks him off balance. Mims will need to firm up his base/core strength. He has a lot of upside and his best is yet to come. Amarius will only improve with NFL coaching.
3- Olu Fashanu OT Penn St
Olu simply does not give up sacks, or even pressures. He gave up one hit in 2022 over 281 pass-blocking snaps.
A master at using his hands to redirect pass rushers to the inside or outside to keep a clean pocket. His Pass Pro exhibits great balanced footwork and he rarely allows defenders to get in on his chest. He has also shown the ability to recover on the rare occasion when someone does.
A solid technician on passing downs as well and showcases his ability to plow lanes open in the run game. He is powerful and uses all of the length and strength of his frame with high effort.
Olu may have been a 1st round pick in the 2023 draft, but he will definitely be one in 2024.
Battling against teammate Chop Robinson in practice every day has only made both players better, and helped to catapult Olu into a top-ten pick.
2- JC Latham Alabama
6’6 360 lbs
Latham is an elite pass protector, and if not for average run-blocking metrics, he’d be challenging for OT-1.
Last season Latham earned an 84.5 pass-blocking grade and didn’t allow a single sack in 486 pass-block snaps. He displays a dangerous locking grip that ends a defender’s pass rush before it even starts.
JC dominates the line in and in Alabamas’ zone run scheme, he mauls anyone in front of him and uses his large size to impose his will.
1- Joe Alt Notre Dame
Alt is one of the best offensive tackle prospects over the last 3 years. He was one of the best tackles in college football in 2022 (the very best according to PFF via their wins above average metric) where he sported a 91.0 run-blocking grade which was first amongst all FBS tackles and a 99.0 pass-blocking rank.
Alt continued that same pace in 2023.
His 6’8 315 lb body shows elite flexibility for that size and is very fluid. Joe also is solid in base and has a natural knee bend. His frame is solid and balanced. His feet are quick allowing him to release from his stance and get his hands set in pass pro or to get down the field in space and use his leverage to gain power on run plays.
Alt also has a violent, powerful grip and uses that to bully his will on defenders.
Former ND Tight End Michael Mayer.
“The first thing I noticed was how big he was. I mean, that’s a really big boy. If he gets his hands on you, you’re screwed.”
He has improved his strength and technique year after year and he exhibits elite recovery, which all translates to him being successful in the NFL.
All 10, barring injury or a serious collapse, should be Top 75 Prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bonus- Kiran Amegadjie Yale
6’5 318
Played one season as a guard and one as a tackle. Missed time due to a quad injury. His position versatility will be a bonus and push him into a top-100 pick.
Exhibits high energy and awareness. Nobody will outwork him. Already a very good run blocker, he gets to the next level fast. Kiran is very athletic and breaks out of his stance with efficient speed. He will need work in Pass Pro, but he has a strong upper body and hands to assist him in improving.
David
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