2025 NFL Draft Top 10 Offensive Tackles: Kelvin Banks, Will Campbell remain atop a polarizing class
The 2025 NFL Draft is now right around the corner. The order at the top of the draft has been decided and fans now are looking ahead to the future playmakers of their team. Our team of NFL Draft contributors at A to Z Sports is already fully engaged in 2025 NFL Draft preparations, so […]
The 2025 NFL Draft is now right around the corner. The order at the top of the draft has been decided and fans now are looking ahead to the future playmakers of their team.
Our team of NFL Draft contributors at A to Z Sports is already fully engaged in 2025 NFL Draft preparations, so we decided to rank our Top 10 prospects at every position collectively.
Eight of our draft analysts ranked our top ten prospects, then tallied the point totals like the AP Poll in college football to create the A to Z Sports Top 10 Positional Rankings series. Here's where we landed on the incoming 2025 NFL Draft offensive tackle class.
It's a difficult tackle group to project, as every analyst had different rankings of players and rarely had much consensus. However, that means this class will offer plenty of discussion throughout the offseason.
1. Kelvin Banks Jr, Texas
Kelvin Banks edged out Will Campbell for the top spot on the board, with six first-place votes, one second-place, and one third-place vote.
Banks had his hands full against Oklahoma and Georgia this season, but he's still proving why he is viewed as one of the top prospects in this class. He's a pretty smooth mover of an athlete and displays good use of hands in pass pro to stymie some of the craftier edge rushers the NFL will throw his way.
2. Will Campbell, LSU
Will Campbell was a pretty divisive prospect on the list. He was the OT1 for just one analyst, but four scouts had him OT2 and three had him OT3. This put him just behind Banks but well ahead of third place.
This debate is likely because of his relative lack of length which limits his projection at tackle to the next level. However, he is a terrific athlete with great physicality, power, and some elite fundamentals. Even if he might not play tackle for a team next season, he projects to be a top-flight guard prospect at the next level.
3. Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Josh Simmons would likely be rated higher by our scouts if it wasn't for a mid-season ACL tear. That didn't stop one scout from naming Simmons his OT1. After that, Simmons ranged anywhere from OT2 to OT7.
Simmons' play finally clicked this season, and he was stringing together some dominant outings before getting hurt. His length, technique, and athleticism make him an intriguing prospect.
4. Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery might be a surprise here, but it's his high floor as a player that has him ranked high by our scouts.
His length, play strength, and high awareness make him a starting-caliber tackle right away who should play for a long time in the league.
5. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Jonah Savaiinaea had some mixed opinions from our scouts. Two scouts had him as their OT2, but after that he ranked anywhere from OT4 to OT8.
Much like many of these tackle prospects, scouts are split on his ability to play tackle in the NFL due to his relative lack of athleticism and ability to handle bend around the edge. However, he is a powerful, smart, and fundamentally sound lineman who has put together a good 2024 campaign.
6. Cameron Williams, Texas
Cameron Williams is a polarizing prospect among our scouts and NFL scouts. He ranged anywhere from the OT4 to OT9, thanks to some injuries and lapses on his film.
This is just Williams' first year starting, but he has scouts intrigued based on his terrific tools and traits on film. His inexperience can bite him, but he's full of traits in a class with plenty of questions about the top guys.
7. Emery Jones, LSU
Emery Jones was another split decision among the A to Z staff, ranging anywhere from OT3 to OT10 by our scouts.
This is likely also due to split thoughts on his ability to play tackle at the next level. Some scouts believe he is better at guard, while others believe his play strength, length, and use of hands can keep him at tackle in the NFL.
8. Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Wyatt Milum ranged anywhere from OT3 to OT8 for most of our scouts. The split comes from our debate on whether he too is also a guard or tackle in this draft class.
He's a rugged, experienced player who knows how to use his technique to make up for his athletic limitations. His very good play strength, technique, and awareness make him an NFL-ready starter, although his ceiling is likely capped.
9. Josh Conerly Jr, Oregon
Two scouts had Oregon's Josh Conerly as their OT4 and he didn't rank any higher than OT6 for any other scout, a surprise given how strong he closed the year.
His tools and youth make him an intriguing prospect who has the attention of scouts across the league. Don't be surprised if he locks himself into the first-round conversation when draft season gets rolling.
10. Charles Grant, William & Mary
Charles Grant snuck in here at the tenth spot ahead of a contested field. Only one scout had Grant in their top ten tackles as his OT7.
It's easy to see the appeal of Grant on film. He's a terrific mover in space and his athletic tools helped him dominate competition at the lower levels. If he puts on a show in Mobile for the Senior Bowl, expect Grant to rise on boards.
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