DRAFT TRACKER 2026

Prototypical guard for physical run schemes with thick limbs, a broad frame and plus core strength. Ioane plays with excellent contact balance and technique on both base blocks and double teams. He uses his hips and hands for leverage and displacement when drive blocking. However, he lacks athleticism and foot quickness to operate effectively as a move blocker. He pass sets with good posture and a firm punch and can anchor against power. Though quicker at a lighter weight in 2025, he will struggle with twitchy interior defenders who cross his face in the run game and attack his edges in protection. Despite scheme dependence, Ioane projects as an early starter with a high floor.

Ultra-durable and experienced, Pregnon has the prototypical frame of a downhill blocker. He’ll get beat to first contact but usually reclaims the rep using well-placed hands, a broad base and upper-body power to displace and finish with authority. Range and foot quickness are average as a move blocker and lead to block leakage against slants. In pass pro, he leverages his length well and is quick to detect twists/blitz development. Long pass slides and forward lunges invite counters from skilled, sub-package rushers but protection isn’t a major concern. He’ll be an older rookie who projects as a good plug-and-play starter and immediate run-blocking upgrade.

Bisontis is a tough, well-schooled guard. He lacks ideal length, but he brings heavy hands, good footwork and plus core strength to the table. He plays with ideal strain and stickiness to sustain blocks. He has plenty of nasty when he needs it, too. He’s consistent as a move/zone blocker and when working downhill. He can be outreached, stacked and shed when his hands aren’t first, though. While he provides poise and good technique as a run blocker, there are slight levels of anxiety/hurry in his pass protection, with his lack of length a contributing factor. In general, his protection meets the mark and pairs nicely with his run blocking. Bisontis projects as a future starter with plenty of upside.

Rutledge is a burly, experienced right guard with excellent contact pop and a rugged field demeanor that will appeal to offensive line coaches. He excels as a drive/combo blocker, where he displaces defenders, but he has the athleticism to operate in all run-blocking concepts. He understands technique but suffers from occasional rough patches due to inconsistent balance and body control. His pass protection range is average, and edge leakage could be a concern against NFL athletes. Rutledge has the toughness to earn a role as a good backup with starting potential.

Dunker is a three-year starter with a pro-ready frame but limited athleticism that is likely to push him inside to guard. He plays with average pad level, heavy hands and enough upper-body power to displace defenders if he plays with more consistent hand placement. His lateral quickness is average and his movements in space are mechanical, leading to difficulty making needed adjustments. The move inside should accentuate his play strength and allow him to get on top of opponents more quickly, but sub-package rushers and gaming fronts could be an ongoing challenge.

A two-year starting right guard, Farmer's run blocking is ahead of his pass protection. He isn’t broad or girthy, but he features a compact point of power and good core strength. He’s a plus drive blocker capable of leveraging and finishing his work but sees diminishing returns when blocking in space. Farmer will block what is in front of him in protection but frequently stalls his feet when punching, allowing active rushers to slip into his edges and find the pocket. He’s capable when working duo and man-to-man blocks downhill, but his ceiling will be defined by his improvement in pass protection.

A four-year starting left tackle with deep family ties to Texas A&M, Zuhn will likely slide inside to center or guard as a pro due to a lack of functional length. He has first-step quickness to reach lateral landmarks but lacks ideal athleticism to play in space and is more consistently effective working double-teams and combo blocks. His anchor and savvy help mitigate his lack of length, but he could struggle to mirror and recover quickly enough when beaten by athletic rushers or twists. Zuhn projects as “solid” more than “standout” but he could have a long career as a starter at center or guard while offering emergency help as a tackle.

Cooper is a big and proportional guard. He loses effectiveness when blocking in space, but he plays with good body control and understands how to use his size to neutralize in-line opponents. He has heavy hands and punches quickly into extension in pass pro to subdue rush momentum, making him difficult to circumnavigate. He struggles staying mirrored to athletic rushers with quality setups, though. His issues identifying and responding to rush games are cause for concern. Cooper’s limitations require occasional help, but he has starter upside in the right scheme fit.

Sixth-year senior whose lack of length is likely to push him inside to guard. Harkey has the mass to play guard but needs to prove he has the core strength to deal with interior bullies. He can operate in both gap and zone schemes. However, he will need better patience/body control to fit and sustain at the desired level. Harkey’s experience at tackle and his athletic tools create a real opportunity to become a successful interior protector provided he can hold up to the bull rush. Harkey projects as a backup guard with starting potential.

Stephens plays with a strong grasp for angles, tempo and timing for his block fits. He’s able to sustain and finish at a good rate despite having average play strength. However, his comfort level and consistency drop somewhat when working beyond inside/outside zone. He’s well-postured and plays with balance in pass pro. His lack of length will become more noticeable once he hits the pros, though. Short arms, average athleticism and scheme-friendly surroundings could temper his draft slotting, but Stephens has a chance to eventually become a starter if he finds the right team fit. 

Wright is a ground-and-pound right guard with excellent power at the point of attack. There are concerns about his hand placement and pass protection, though. He has the size/power to go head-to-head in NFL gap and power concepts, playing with a nasty finisher’s demeanor. However, average instincts and a lack of foot quickness leave him vulnerable to athletic rushers and gaming fronts. Wright is a limited athlete with inconsistencies that might not be correctable but he’s tough, strong and has pro-ready traits that should make him a Day 3 pick.

Three-year starter at right guard with experience against NFL-caliber talent. Campbell is tough, strong and smart, but there are clear athletic limitations that create scheme-dependence and could limit his upside. He lacks functional bend and fluidity in space, which limits his range. He’s adept as a second-phase run blocker, with enough technique to neutralize and sustain in-line. He can also drop a sudden anchor to slow bull rushers. Campbell projects as a gap-scheme guard who can provide depth.

Beerntsen has consistent run blocking tape but a lack of length that could get spell trouble in the NFL. He has 51 career starts under his belt, but he’ll be an older rookie after seven college seasons. He makes smart use of his angles and is stout at the point of attack, consistently straining to neutralize big men in front of him. He can be outreached in protection or have his punch wiped away, though. There are inconsistencies with patching up his edges against twists. Beerntsen is tough, but he might need a move to center to boost his roster potential.

Nwaiwu is reliably active with good length. After a bumpy first season with the Sooners in 2024, he displayed improvement in both phases. He centers opponents in front of him to stay connected and uses good technique to displace down-block targets. However, he is inconsistent finding his foe on move blocks. Chronic leaning and slow initial hand strikes can render his massive wingspan useless against two-gappers and in pass protection. Nwaiwu’s snaps at center offer a peek into what might be his best spot, but his position flexibility is a positive regardless.

Schrauth is a two-year starter and team captain with the proper demeanor for “tough guy” work inside. He’s tight in his lowers, creating leverage disadvantages and a lack of body control. He needs to play with quicker hands but has good pop when he lands. His strong hands aid in sustaining run blocks and controlling pass rushers. Heavy feet can’t be coached out of him, creating run-scheme limitations and inconsistent mirroring against athletic interior rushers. His intangibles carry value but could be a bit diminished by concerns about his durability.

Guard prospect with adequate size, good length and four years of starting experience. Taylor has a good feel for the game, relying on technique over force. In protection he can play a little too wide and too far forward, which will open him to counters. He’s generally solid and can identify games. He’s a high-pad run blocker, lacking pop on contact and drive leverage, but he fights to sustain with grip strength/choppy feet. Taylor will have some issues against interior power, but he knows how to play and could become an adequate backup in a gap/inside zone scheme.

Sixth-year senior guard with NFL size and length. Reed-Adams is an adequate athlete in small spaces. However, he loses effectiveness when forced to venture beyond home base. As a downhill blocker, he uses size to compensate for his lack of leverage, but he’s missing the contact balance and body control to sustain with consistency. He lacks command in pass protection but maintains a feel for the rusher’s movement. He usually finds his anchor against a bull rush, but his inconsistency as a processor leads to mistakes against gaming fronts. Reed-Adams has a chance to earn a spot as a backup.

Morris has a rare blend of intelligence, power and movement talent, but the profile is a little too uneven. He plays with a sky-high pad level and outside hands. He’s very strong in his upper body and is relatively light on his feet as a move blocker. His broad frame can be tough to get around in protection, but his inconsistent base width could lead to leakage against athletic rushers. Playing at a lighter weight would make him quicker/more efficient and could be the key to making it in the league.

Carmona is a combative lineman who brings energy to the locker room and an edge to the field. He carries a burly build with short arms, making the move to guard in 2025 after three seasons at left tackle. He’s tough and plays with maximum effort. He can win some alley fights but will lose at least as many on the NFL level due to his lack of body control and inconsistent hands. Technical improvement is possible and his tackle background in the SEC could give him a head start in pass pro, but backup duty appears to be his ceiling.

Four-year starter who is built for wide zone and long pulls. Wade is hyper-athletic but a little undersized and lacks the desired play strength. He can get into space and adjusts to moving targets to help spring explosive runs, but he will struggle to neutralize opponents as a gap-scheme blocker. He has quick eyes and can mirror athletic rushers. He will give way to force once he gets behind in the rep, though. Wade is scheme-dependent, which could limit his suitors, but cross-training at center might improve his odds for success.

A hulking sixth-year senior, Braun comes from a family of athletes and lettered in tennis in high school. He’s a good athlete for his size with the ability to hit back-side cutoffs and make reasonable pull blocks. However, he lacks knee-bend for drive leverage and plays with disappointing strain/finish in-line. Braun is fairly effective using his size and length to disrupt the rush but twitchy interior rushers and gaming fronts will cause trouble for him. The traits alone should get him drafted but he needs to ramp up the grit level against NFL competition.

Broad-framed four-year starter during stints at Troy and North Carolina. King is a scheme-dependent right guard with the pure power to displace opponents and clear downhill run lanes. His effectiveness plummets when asked to venture beyond what is in front of him. He has the size, length and anchor to sit firm against a bull-rush, but athletic rushers with functional counters might always be his nemesis. King displayed improved technique, but his level of pro success could be tied directly to playing at a lighter weight to improve his short-area quickness.

Roberts is a powerful guard-only prospect with elite body composition but technique that falls below the NFL mark. He has legendary weight-room strength that will flash on tape, but he struggles to play under control and cleanly fit blocks. Quick losses populate the tape as often as good wins. Roberts isn’t a bad athlete, but he lacks bend and body control that sees him end up off-balance too often in both phases. His pass protection can be improved with better patience and posture, but the mental busts could be a problem. Roberts’ traits give him a chance. Sticking with a team might be a challenge, though.

Barnett is a three-year starter with NFL-caliber measurables and slightly above-average athletic testing. He’s rarely cheated when he lands on contact cleanly, but he needs to improve his balance and footwork when fitting up his blocks. He appears best suited for inside-zone and gap-scheme assignments but has plenty of experience in wide zone. Barnett’s grip strength works in his favor in pass protection but he will struggle to stay mirrored to NFL rushers who attack edge to edge. While he checks some of the boxes needed to compete for a roster spot, Barnett will need to extend his aggression through the whistle as a block finisher at the next level.

DiGiorgio has good size, but he will need to play full-time at guard to have a chance due to his athletic limitations. He has no issues with toughness. He’s able to play with some force but he’s unable to fit up and stay connected against moving targets. Issues with body control and foot quickness might be too tall a hill to climb unless he can perfect his technique and play in power rushing attacks.

Gesky is a 34-game starter with adequate size, strength and length. He fails to enter run blocks with ideal pad level to leverage and displace opponents. He’s more of a positional occupier at the point. He sees pressure clearly near the line of scrimmage and is consistent with his blitz/twist pickups. He’s an average reactive athlete when beaten and needs to improve the efficiency of his punch. There are physical tools to work with, but Gesky appears to have a limited ceiling.