Run blocking from the tackle spot covers drive blocks on the edge, reach blocks on outside zone and the kick-outs and pulls that spring long runs. The grade scores how often the tackle wins his block and whether he finishes it. Orlando Pace (Ohio State) and Jake Long (Michigan) set the college standard.
Below, draft-eligible offensive tackles are ranked by run blocking grade, with pass blocking grade and overall rating alongside.
| RANK | Player | Pos | Team | PASS BLOCKING | RUN BLOCKING | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
OT |
|
85 | 90 |
87.3
|
|
2 |
|
OT |
|
79 | 86 |
88.6
|
|
3 |
|
OT |
|
97 | 85 |
91.1
|
|
4 |
|
OT |
|
79 | 84 |
85.9
|
|
5 |
|
OT |
|
89 | 80 |
85.2
|
|
6 |
|
OT |
|
85 | 79 |
88.5
|
|
7 |
|
OT |
|
68 | 77 |
76.1
|
|
8 |
|
OT |
|
66 | 76 |
60.9
|
|
9 |
|
OT |
|
74 | 76 |
81.2
|
|
10 |
|
OT |
|
62 | 75 |
55.4
|
|
11 |
|
OT |
|
77 | 75 |
74.0
|
|
12 |
|
OT |
|
80 | 74 |
79.0
|
|
13 |
|
OT |
|
76 | 74 |
74.0
|
|
14 |
|
OT |
|
88 | 74 |
85.9
|
|
15 |
|
OT |
|
58 | 73 |
73.0
|
|
16 |
|
OT |
|
80 | 73 |
80.6
|
|
17 |
|
OT |
|
79 | 73 |
74.0
|
|
18 |
|
OT |
|
87 | 72 |
87.7
|
|
19 |
|
OT |
|
74 | 71 |
81.0
|
|
20 |
|
OT |
|
54 | 71 |
75.2
|