BEST RUN BLOCKING GUARDS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST RUN BLOCKING GUARDS

Offensive guards with a propensity for opening up running lanes serve as the driving force behind a formidable rushing attack. Historic collegiate performances, such as those by Steve Hutchinson (Michigan) and Mike Iupati (Idaho), underscore the indispensable role of guards who can dominate in the run game, creating opportunities for running backs to exploit.

Explore the metrics below to identify the present-day college guards making substantial impacts with their exceptional run-blocking skills. Navigate through a range of statistics, including run-blocking grades, yards before contact, and impact blocks, to gain insights into the vital contribution these linemen make in establishing and sustaining ground offensive momentum.

2026 Offensive Guards ranked by RUN BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Austin
Siereveld

OG
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
65 74
81.0
2

Cayden
Green

OG
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
79 71
84.5
3

Evan
Tengesdahl

OG
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
56 68
87.6
4

Madden
Sanker

OG
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
41 58
30.1
5

Alex
Birchmeier

OG
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
75 58
68.0
6

Bradyn
Joiner

OG
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
22 49
20.0