Offensive Guard Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

American offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) looks to block National defensive lineman Karl Brooks of Bowling Green (13) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
American offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) looks to block National defensive lineman Karl Brooks of Bowling Green (13) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

GUARD PROSPECT RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

We considered lumping all interior line prospects into a single group but ultimately thought it would be useful separating the guards and centers out.
Guard is probably the least glamorous position on the team and so even a particularly special crop escapes the attention they deserve, however, this group looks pretty pedestrian and at least for now, and contains no obvious standout elite prospects.

It's difficult to pick out the best from this bunch, but we currently view South Carolina’s Andrew Vorhees, Florida’s D’Cyrus Torrence, and Christian Haynes as the prospects with the greatest chance of success at the pro level.

Torrence is huge for an interior player at 347 lbs and has had a dominant 2022 season for the Gators in the running game where he regularly bulldozers defenders.
Vorhees and Haynes are smaller and are more technicians of the game and will be looked at as more of a traditional fit as pro guards.
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Player Rankings - Offensive Guard

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
16

OG
Chris
Elmore

6-0 286lbs 5.05
OG
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
286lbs 6-0 5.05 97 423
67.0
Willing to attack and punches multiple times to finish the play. Quick to pick up edge blitz and shows no panic, easily adjusting angles...
15

OG
Chris
Murray

6-2 300lbs 5.32
OG
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
300lbs 6-2 5.32 101 449.7
71.0
A smooth athlete with terrific mobility and footwork, staying light on his feet. Has the lateral range, natural shuffle movements, and...
4

OG
Emil
Ekiyor Jr.

6-2 314lbs 5.25
OG
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
314lbs 6-2 5.25 38 114.6
81.4
Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to...
14

OG
Kyler
Schott

6-2 294lbs 5.14
OG
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
294lbs 6-2 5.14 110 497.7
72.0
Understands angles and plays with good leverage. Schott has long arms and heavy hands, using them effectively in pass protection, and...
11

OG
Jovaughn
Gwyn

6-2 297lbs 5.12
OG
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
297lbs 6-2 5.12 78 305.4
75.0
Technician as a pass protector, playing with a wide base and very good balance. Gwyn has heavy hands, but more impressively, Gwyn is...
18

OG
Tashawn
Manning

6-3 327lbs 5.34
OG
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
327lbs 6-3 5.34 90 358.2
58.2
Anchors well and plays with the low center of gravity and natural bend to seal the inside lanes. Has violent hands with hustle to close off...
19

OG
Axel
Ruschmeyer

6-4 305lbs 5.42
OG
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
305lbs 6-4 5.42 112 510
54.0
Takes much more pride in the run game, where Ruschmeyer plays through the whistle with tremendous physicality. Displays good awareness...
10

OG
Cedrice
Paillant

6-4 325lbs 5.36
OG
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
325lbs 6-4 5.36 71 279
76.0
Paillant thrives on physicality, often out-grappling bigger defensive linemen and winning in the phone booth with tenacity and upper-body...
5

OG
Atonio
Mafi

6-4 338lbs 5.35
OG
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
338lbs 6-4 5.35 61 221.4
80.8
Mafi has long arms that allow him to survive as a pass protector on the edge, and Mafi typically plays with good balance. A solid fit for...
7

OG
Layden
Robinson

6-4 302lbs 5.30
OG
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
302lbs 6-4 5.30 42 139.5
78.7
Layden Robinson's skill set positions him as a potentially solid addition for NFL teams emphasizing a ground-and-pound approach. His play...
6

OG
Javion
Cohen

6-4 324lbs 5.20
OG
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
324lbs 6-4 5.20 39 148.5
79.3
Javion Cohen projects as a viable Day 2 pick with significant starting potential at the guard position in the NFL. His tape showcases a...
9

OG
Jon
Gaines II

6-4 303lbs 5.01
OG
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
303lbs 6-4 5.01 60 213
76.0
Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Guard/Center

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Guard/Center

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.