Top 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft: Tyler Booker, Tate Ratledge, and Donovan Jackson battle for the top spot

With the 2025 NFL Draft still about six months away, it is way too early to start talking about the class? Incorrect! It is never too early to get to know the top playerrs in the upcoming class, and future stars of the NFL. Some sickos may say that it is always draft season, and […]

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Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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With the 2025 NFL Draft still about six months away, it is way too early to start talking about the class? Incorrect! It is never too early to get to know the top playerrs in the upcoming class, and future stars of the NFL. Some sickos may say that it is always draft season, and we should all get used to it.

Our team of NFL Draft contributors at A to Z Sports, including eight NFL Draft analysts total, have recently re-ranked out top five players at every position. That included a very divisive interior offensive line group with some big names, but a lot of debate for how it ultimately shakes out.

We each ranked our top five players, then tallied the point totals similar to what you have likely seen with the AP Poll in college football to create our top interior offensive linemen who are expected to hear their names called in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here is how that final ranking turned out.

1. Tyler Booker, IOL Alabama

Highest Ranking: 1

Lowest Ranking: 2

Booker being ranked as the top interior offensive lineman was almost a near consensus decision from the A to Z Sports staff. The Alabama star ranked as the top interior player by seven of the eight NFL Draft analysts, and was second on the other ranking. That gave him 34 total points, a six-point difference of the second ranked player.

At 6-4 and 345 pounds, Booker is a massive offensive guard that actually cut his weight a little bit this past offseason. He looks more flexible and explosive, and has been dominant this season. Booker has the look of a future Pro Bowler with upside, and a very attractive floor to work with.

2. Tate Ratledge, IOL Georgia

Highest Ranking: 1

Lowest Ranking: 3

It has been an injury riddled year for Ratledge, but when he plays, he has been a dominant fixture for the Bulldogs. At 6-6 and 315 pounds, Ratledge’s presence is even bigger than his frame. While his upside might not be quite as high as some other interior offensive lineman in this class, his floor might be the highest.

One A to Z analyst is especially high on Ratledge, having him ranked as their top interior offensive lineman. The majority of the staff had him ranked second, and nobody on the staff had him lower than third. Ratledge is incredibly well liked, not only by the A to Z staff, but by the NFL as well.

3. Donovan Jackson, IOL Ohio State

Highest Ranking: 2

Lowest Ranking: 4

People who follow college football and the NFL Draft have known Jackson for quite some time. He began his career as a hot commodity for the Buckeyes, and after some bumpy early moments, he has developed into one of the top offensive lineman in the country.

There weren’t many varying opinions on Jackson, who the A to Z staff certainly likes. The 6-4, 320-pound offensive guard is a good combination of traits, experience, and leadership. The NFL has a nice opinion of him, as do various media platforms right now.

4. Dylan Fairchild, IOL Georgia

Highest Ranking: 3

Lowest Ranking: 5

While Ratledge gets most of the fanfare, Fairchild has been a pillar of the offensive line this season. The 6-5, 315-pound offensive lineman is a powerful and dependable player, who can play multiple positions inside. While there isn’t anything flashy about him, there is efficiency.

Like Jackson, there isn’t a large amount of varying opinions on Fairchild. He is viewed as a solid prospect who certainly brings a lot to the table.

5. Jaeden Roberts, IOL Alabama

Highest Ranking: 3

Lowest Ranking: 9

The other offensive guard for the Crimson Tide, Roberts is a much more volatile of a player right now. The rankings suggest that, having some extremely high, while others much more tentative. Those varying opinions put him in the top five, but just narrowly edged out Jared Wilson (Georgia) and Parker Brailsford (Alabama).

While not as imposing as Booker, Roberts is another powerfully built offensive lineman at 6-5 and 310 pounds. He plays with extreme power and aggressiveness, making his biggest impact in the running game. There are improvements that need to improve from a pass protection and balance perspective, but the building blocks are there.