BEST RUN BLOCKING OFFENSIVE LINEMEN 2023 NFL Draft

2023 BEST RUN BLOCKING OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

A robust running game is often built upon the broad shoulders of skilled offensive linemen. Noteworthy players like Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame) and Brandon Scherff (Iowa) have demonstrated throughout their collegiate years that superior run blocking not only propels the ground game but also orchestrates offensive rhythm and momentum.

Below, immerse yourself in a detailed breakdown of the current college offensive linemen who are particularly acclaimed for their run-blocking prowess. Navigate through various metrics, such as run-blocking grades, yards before contact, and rushing lanes opened, to evaluate and appreciate the impactful work of these linemen in the run game.

2023 Offensive Lines ranked by RUN BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

O'Cyrus
Torrence

OG
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
89 100
87.7
2

Cody
Mauch

OT
North Dakota State   Mascot
North Dakota State Mascot
93 99
85.9
3

Dawand
Jones

OT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
91 96
87.3
4

John Michael
Schmitz

C
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
84 94
86.6
5

Peter
Skoronski

OT
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
100 91
91.1
6

Paris
Johnson Jr.

OT
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
84 91
88.6
7

McClendon
Curtis

OT
Chattanooga   Mascot
Chattanooga Mascot
98 90
79.0
8

Ricky
Stromberg

C
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
83 90
80.7
9

Luke
Wypler

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
91 90
85.5
10

Andrew
Vorhees

OG
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
88 90
84.6
11

Brett
Neilon

C
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
88 89
74.0
12

Olusegun
Oluwatimi

C
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
78 88
83.0
13

Atonio
Mafi

OG
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
72 86
80.8
14

Joe
Tippmann

C
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
84 86
84.7
15

Kyler
Schott

OG
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
65 85
72.0
16

Blake
Freeland

OT
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
94 84
85.2
17

T.J.
Bass

OT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
75 84
76.1
18

Broderick
Jones

OT
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
88 82
88.5
19

Wanya
Morris

OT
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
78 80
81.2
20

Mark
Evans II

OT
Arkansas-Pine Bluff   Mascot
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Mascot
80 80
75.0