Offensive Line Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) prepares to block against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) prepares to block against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

OFFENSIVE LINE RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

The 2023 NFL Draft offensive tackle class looks somewhat underwhelming, especially when compared to the bumper crop we've seen over the last couple of years.

The group is led by Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski and  Paris Johnson from Ohio State.
Five-star recruit Johnson is the more athletic of the two possessing massive upside - he’s also got all the measurables you could ever wish for at the position. He however is far from the finished product and will likely need time to develop. Skoronski is the opposite, he is the perfect technician who does everything well – and quite likely would be ready to start in the pros - even now. His measurables limit his upside though as they are only average for an outside offensive line player – he stands at  6-4 and weighs in at 315 pounds. He has proved himself as the 2022 season has progressed and has become the best pass blocker in the nation.

Currently, we grade Florida’s D’Cyrus Torrence Torrence as the top guard - he's 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. At center  expect Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz who has an amazing year in 2022 to be the first off the board.
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Player Rankings - Offensive Line

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
91

OT
Khalil
Keith

6-5 321lbs 5.15
OT
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
321lbs 6-5 5.15 114 524
50.0
Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to...
90

C
Caleb
Murphy

6-4 292lbs 5.30
C
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
292lbs 6-4 5.30 89 353
53.9
Hand placement is excellent, and Murphy shows a good understanding of angles when climbing upfield Murphy moves much better than his...
89

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...
88

OT
Jarrett
Horst

6-6 294lbs 5.33
OT
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
294lbs 6-6 5.33 105 474.8
55.4
Uses his hands well, with good hand placement to maximize his powerful punch. Horst shows impressive coordination between his upper and...
87

OT
Sidy
Sow

6-5 323lbs 5.07
OT
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
323lbs 6-5 5.07 68 259
56.0
Big athlete with good bulk and a filled-out frame. Stays balanced and doesn't overextend in pass protection. Stays disciplined with good...
86

OT
Gabe
Houy

6-6 325lbs 5.30
OT
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
325lbs 6-6 5.30 115 524.7
57.9
Consistently lands blocks at the second level, and Houy finishes strong. As a pass protector, he has violent, heavy hands. Along with a...
85

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...
84

C
Johari
Branch

6-3 310lbs 5.50
C
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
310lbs 6-3 5.50 107 478
58.7
In pass protection, Branch flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement. He’s a coordinated athlete who can win...
83

C
Josh
Lugg

6-6 314lbs 5.87
C
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
314lbs 6-6 5.87 100 431.7
59.3
Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic. Cerebral player, quick...
82

C
Alan
Ali

6-4 301lbs 5.24
C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
301lbs 6-4 5.24 91 361.4
60.4
Takes much more pride in the run game, where Ali plays through the whistle with tremendous physicality. Has the football IQ to handle...
81

OT
Alec
Jackson

6-5 321lbs 5.20
OT
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
321lbs 6-5 5.20 113 511
60.6
At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle. When his hand...
80

OT
Cooper
Hodges

6-4 311lbs 5.11
OT
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
311lbs 6-4 5.11 99 426
60.9
He's infinitely coachable and athletically gifted with the ideal frame, physique, weight distribution, knee bend and hand strength to be...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Offensive Line

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 - Offensive Line

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.