2025 NFL Draft: Top 10 interior offensive linemen heading into the NFL scouting combine with a chance to upset the favorite
With a shift to more high-flying passing attacks and spread offenses, the days of interior linemen going high in the draft have largely shifted. But when analyzing the guard-center-guard positions of the two teams that just matched up in the Super Bowl, it's clear that having a strong core is paramount to success. And for […]
With a shift to more high-flying passing attacks and spread offenses, the days of interior linemen going high in the draft have largely shifted.
But when analyzing the guard-center-guard positions of the two teams that just matched up in the Super Bowl, it's clear that having a strong core is paramount to success.
And for teams across the league, these 10 players can help them achieve their aspirations…
Top 10 IOL in the 2025 NFL Draft ahead of the Scouting Combine
1. Tyler Booker, Alabama
Highest ranking: 1
Lowest ranking: 2
The top interior offensive lineman in A to Z Sports' rankings, Tyler Booker has a mixture of brute strength yet newfound flexibility after dropping weight. That makes him an easy candidate to go round one and lead off the selections along the interior.
2. Armand Membou, Missouri
Highest ranking: 1
Lowest ranking: NR
Armand Membou primarily played RT during his time at Mizzou, but his lack of height has him kicking inside as it pertains to A to Z Sports projections. His makeup of lengthy arms and play strength will serve him well against big interior defenders.
3. Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Highest ranking: 1
Lowest ranking: 7
Tate Ratledge is one of the better pure guards in the class with textbook fundamentals and a stout yet lengthy frame at over 6-6 and 310 pounds. If not for a long injury history, he would likely push Tyler Booker for the top spot.
4. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Highest ranking: 3
Lowest ranking: 6
The first of two Buckeyes on our list, Donovan Jackson boasts an impressive profile thanks to his football intelligence and athletic movements at over 320 pounds. Cleaning up some technical flaws could have him as a starting guard for years to come.
5. Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Highest ranking: 2
Lowest ranking: 7
Mbow has a history of playing both guard and tackle for Purdue but his lack of length makes him a better prospect at guard in the eyes of A to Z Sports. That's not a bad thing, however, with his athleticism and sturdy pass protection making him a potential starter in the league.
6. Jared Wilson, Georgia
Highest ranking: 3
Lowest ranking: NR
Our first true center in these rankings, Jared Wilson makes up for his size concerns with some notable awareness and football intelligence on top of above-average play strength.
7. Dylan Fairchild, Georgia
Highest ranking: 4
Lowest ranking: NR
Yet another Bulldog, Fairchild is more than fair as a projected guard at the next level, with excellent size and textbook pass protection. Becoming more of a road grader in the run game will take his skillset to the next level.
8. Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Highest ranking: 5
Lowest ranking: NR
A versatile blocker with experience at both guard and center, Zabel projects to be a do-it-all swing player in the NFL, with a potential starter upside. Don't be surprised if he sticks for a while in the league.
9. Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State
Highest ranking: 5
Lowest ranking: 10
A solid center who could make his way intio an offensive line rotation for years to come, McLaughlin won't wow you on tape, but he doesn't have to because that's not what playing center is about.
10. Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Highest ranking: 6
Lowest ranking: NR
Dellinger rounds out the top 10 as a suitable guard at the next level. He doesn't have elite athleticism or length, but he's a damn good football player and that's often all that matters when you get to day three of the NFL Draft.
