2025 Offensive Line Rankings

The 2025 offseason is chugging right along. We’ve made it through the major waves of free agency. We have seen where the top prospects in the NFL draft will start their NFL careers. The 2025 season is just around the corner.

Most teams have assembled their rosters in preparation for mini-camps and preseason football. This is an excellent time to assess where each position group stands across the NFL.

This article will rank all 32 offensive line units heading into 2025. Which teams should we target in fantasy? Which teams should we avoid? Find out below.

2025 Offensive Line Rankings

1. Philadelphia Eagles

Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson
Key Depth: Kenyon Green, Kendall Lamm, Matt Pryor, Drew Kendall, Cameron Williams

Philadelphia returns four starters from 2024’s best offensive line in football. That group allowed a combined 10 sacks and 76 pressures. The Eagles need to replace their right guard after letting Mekhi Becton walk in free agency and will likely have a competition between Tyler Steen and Kenyon Green to fill the void.

The Eagles added two experienced veterans to the group as depth (Kendall Lamm and Matt Pryor) and drafted three developmental rookies on the final day of the draft (Drew Kendall, Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams).

If Jordan Mailata (95.8 PFF grade) and Lane Johnson (10 pressures on 451 passing plays) are around, this unit will remain the gold standard of the NFL. 

2. Denver Broncos

Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Luke Wattenberg, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey
Key Depth: Matt Peart, Alex Forsyth, Alex Palczewski

Denver’s offensive line performed at a top-two level in 2024 and returns all five starters in 2025.

Quinn Meinerz (88.2 PFF grade) has a case for being the top right guard in football. Garett Bolles (78.8 PFF grade) consistently provides top-10 left tackle play. The team also got an unexpected stellar season from Mike McGlinchey, who finished with his best PFF grade since 2020 (74.0) and the fewest sacks (3) and pressures allowed (18) in his career.

Ben Powers is a steady presence at right guard, and Luke Wattenberg should continue to grow next to Meinerz at right guard. This group could push Philadelphia for the top spot if they continue to ascend in 2025. 

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tristan Wirfs, Ben Bredeson, Graham Barton, Cody Mauch, Luke Goedeke
Key Depth: Sua Opeta, Charlie Heck

Tristan Wirfs was even better at left tackle in 2024, allowing just 12 pressures on 638 passing plays. Luke Goedeke (73.7 PFF grade) continued to grow into an above-average right tackle.

The biggest development for this group in 2024 was the growth of right guard Cody Mauch. The North Dakota State product was rough throughout his rookie season (44.7 PFF grade with seven sacks and 48 pressures surrendered). In 2024 he cut those totals to just two sacks and 18 pressures while improving his PFF grade to 75.4. 

Expect center Graham Barton to make a leap in his second season. If left guard Ben Bredeson (56.2 PFF grade) can provide a bit more consistency, then this group could push for the top spot as soon as next season. 

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4. Detroit Lions

Taylor Decker, Christian Mahogany, Frank Ragnow, Tate Ratledge, Penei Sewell
Key Depth: Graham Glasgow, Dan Skipper, Miles Frazier

The Lions return four starters from the 2024 group, including two players (Penei Sewell and Frank Ragnow) who are top five players at their respective positions. 

Detroit will look to upgrade Graham Glasgow at left guard after he struggled to replicate his strong 2023 season. 2024 sixth-round pick Christian Mahogany looked good in a limited sample size (81.6 PFF grade on 75 snaps) and could compete for the job.

2025 second-round pick Tate Ratledge figures to get the right guard job vacated by free agent Kevin Zeitler. Ratledge was a three-year starter at Georgia who never logged a PFF grade below 69.0 and allowed just two sacks and 10 hurries in his career. 

5. Minnesota Vikings

Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Brian O’Neill
Key Depth: Blake Brandel, Justin Skule

Minnesota used free agency to overhaul its interior offensive line, completely revamping an area of their team that has been a weakness in recent seasons. 

The Vikings signed former two Colts in center Ryan Kelly and right guard Will Fries. Kelly struggled with injuries during his time with Indianapolis and Fries was excellent in 2024 (86.9 PFF grade) but suffered a season-ending injury in Week 5. 

Minnesota used its first-round pick to add the final piece to the unit by drafting Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson. Jackson gained acclaim for moving to left tackle during the team’s National Championship run and shutting down an impressive stretch of pass rushers. Jackson was a three-time First-Team All-Big Ten player with excellent technique and the quickness to thrive at guard. 

This team lacks depth, so Christian Darrisaw must return to form quickly after tearing his ACL in Week 8. If he does, this group has the makings of a top-three group in the NFL.

6. Los Angeles Rams

Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Beaux Limmer, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein
Key Depth: Warren McClendon Jr., Coleman Shelton

The Rams expected their 2024 offensive line to establish itself as one of the dominant forces in the league. Unfortunately, a series of injuries capped the upside of this unit to start the season. 

Only two projected starters entering the season (Kevin Dotson and Alaric Jackson) logged over 900 snaps in 2024. The team’s big free agent acquisition (Jonah Jackson) played just 266 snaps on the season.

The injuries did allow the Rams to identify 2024 sixth-round pick Beaux Limmer as a starting-level center, which helped them move on from Jackson’s contract this offseason. The team’s other four starters all finished with a PFF grade above 67.0 and a run-blocking grade above 71.0. 

The Rams are rolling back a strong starting five but will need the group to stay healthy to hit their potential. There is enough talent for a top-five unit in this group if they do. 

7. Los Angeles Chargers

Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Mekhi Becton, Joe Alt
Key Depth: Andre James, Jamaree Salyer, Trey Pipkins III

The Chargers continue to remake their offensive line to fit Jim Harbaugh’s system. Rashawn Slater thrived in his first season with Harbaugh (91.1 PFF grade) and 2024 first-round pick Joe Alt was an above-average right tackle in his first season (71.0 PFF grade). They combined to allow just nine sacks and 42 pressures.

Los Angeles upgraded the interior this offseason by adding veteran right guard Mekhi Becton and center Andre James. Becton is coming off a strong season at guard with the Eagles (75.3 PFF grade), while James should push Bradley Bozeman at center. 

Zion Johnson has one more chance to prove he’s a starting-level guard after another disappointing season (16 sacks and 112 pressures allowed in three years), but at worst this group should feature four good to above-average starters next year. Continued growth from Alt and stability on the interior could push this unit into the top three by the season’s end. 

8. Atlanta Falcons

Jake Matthews, Matthew Bergeron, Ryan Neuzil, Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary
Key Depth: Storm Norton, Elijah Wilkinson

The loss of Drew Dalman in free agency will hurt, but this will still be a solid to great offensive line in 2025. Four of Atlanta’s five projected starters finished 2024 with a PFF grade, pass-blocking grade and run-blocking grade above 68.0. 

The Falcons aren’t great in pass protection, with their five projected starters allowing a combined 136 pressures last season. The tackle tandem of Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary also surrendered 11 of the team’s 20 sacks.

If the team can get improvement from Ryan Neuzil after an uneven 2024 season, then they can reclaim a spot in the top three. At worst, Neuzil should benefit from being surrounded by Chris Lindstrom and Matthew Bergeron on the interior.

The biggest Achilles heel for this group is depth. Any injury to their starting five could be detrimental after the team focused heavily on defense in the draft. 

9. Carolina Panthers

Ikem Ekwonu, Damien Lewis, Austin Corbett, Robert Hunt, Taylor Moton
Key Depth: Yosh Nijman, Chandler Zavala, Brady Christensen

The Panthers invested heavily in their interior offensive line in 2024. Those moves largely paid off.

Their free-agent guard duo of Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt finished with PFF grades above 67.0 and combined to allow 11 sacks and 60 pressures. Austin Corbett played just 291 snaps at center, navigating injuries, but the move looked to be largely positive (62.2 PFF grade).

This group climbing the rankings hinges on Ikem Ekwonu taking the final step in his development at left tackle. He is one of the best run-blocking left tackles in the NFL but continues to struggle with surrendering pressures at the NFL level. The third-year pro has given up 24 sacks and 110 pressures on 1,875 career pass-blocking snaps. 

Carolina’s offensive line was much better in 2024 and returns that entire unit plus its experienced depth. If Ekwonu can be more stable in protection, this group has the talent to push even higher in these rankings.

10. Chicago Bears

Braxton Jones, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, Darnell Wright
Key Depth: Ryan Bates, Ozzy Trapilo, Kiran Amegadjie, Luke Newman

Getting Ben Johnson as the head coach should do wonders for Caleb Williams. However, investing heavily in the offensive line could be the biggest reason his game takes the next step in 2025.

Chicago traded for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson to fortify the guard positions this offseason. The Bears also prioritized signing Drew Dalman to a big contract to upgrade the center position. Jackson missed most of 2024 with injury, but Dalman and Thuney combined to allow just two sacks and 35 pressures in 2025. Both players finished the year with a PFF grade above 78.0. 

The team also drafted tackle Ozzy Trapilo in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Boston College product allowed just two sacks and 20 hurries in his final two seasons. He could push incumbent starter Braxton Jones (77.4 PFF grade) for immediate playing time as he recovers from an ankle injury. 

This will be an above-average group in 2025, but they need significant development from their tackles to consistently push into the top eight units. 

11. Baltimore Ravens

Ronnie Stanley, Andrew Vorhees, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Roger Rosengarten
Key Depth: Ben Cleveland, Emery Jones Jr., Carson Vinson

Baltimore was forced to break in several new pieces on its offensive line in 2024. Thankfully, the process was relatively smooth. 

Both right guard Daniel Faalele (60.5 PFF grade) and rookie right tackle Roger Rosengarten (66.9 PFF grade) put together respectable seasons while logging over 1,000 snaps. They combined to allow just five sacks on the season, although they did allow 69 pressures.

That, combined with continued excellence from Tyler Linderbaum (78.1 PFF grade) and a strong bounce-back season from Ronnie Stanley (71.0 PFF grade on 1,089 snaps) led to a solid season from this group.

The Ravens will have a competition at left guard between Andrew Vorhees, Ben Cleveland and 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. The LSU product is especially enticing after playing right tackle at LSU for his entire career despite being rated as a top 100 recruit in 2022 as an interior offensive lineman.

12. Buffalo Bills

Dion Dawkins, David Edwards, Connor McGovern, O’Cyrus Torrence, Spencer Brown
Key Depth: Kendrick Green, Sedrick Van Pran–Granger

The Bills offensive line lacks star power, but this unit functions extremely well as a sum of its very good parts. 

The closest thing to “star players” in this group are tackles Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown. Both players finished 2024 with pass-blocking, run-blocking and overall PFF grades above 68.0. They also combined to allow just four sacks and 39 pressures. 

Buffalo also benefits from good, but not great, interior offensive line play. None of Buffalo’s interior linemen allowed a sack in 2024, but they did combine to give up 62% of the team’s pressures. 2023 second-round pick O’Cyrus Torrence has continued to struggle, finishing his second season with a worse PFF grade (54.9) than his rookie year (56.0).

The Bills need Torrence to start showing more than occasional flashes of upside. The team did acquire a veteran depth piece (Kendrick Green) to potentially upgrade the starting lineup if his subpar play continues. 

13. Pittsburgh Steelers

Broderick Jones, Isaac Seumalo, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Troy Fautanu
Key Depth: Spencer Anderson, Calvin Anderson, Max Scharping

Injuries were a blessing and a curse for Pittsburgh in 2024. On one hand, their first-round pick (Troy Fautanu) was limited to just 55 snaps. The Steelers also got just 209 snaps from guard James Daniels. Only two of their projected starters in 2024 (Dan Moore Jr. and Broderick Jones) played more than 850 snaps. 

On the other hand, those injuries gave rookies a chance to prove themselves. And they did.

Second-round center Zach Frazier was stellar in his first season, logging a 76.8 PFF grade and allowing just one sack and 12 pressures. The team also got a strong season from fourth-round developmental guard Mason McCormick (57.7 PFF grade on 936 snaps). Both players are set to start this year. 

Pittsburgh needs Broderick Jones to start living up to his first-round billing. He initially lost his job to Fautanu in 2024 but logged over 1,000 snaps at right tackle due to the rookie’s injury. He gave up 10 sacks and 43 pressures in another inconsistent season.

This group could dominate as soon as 2025 if their young players start to meet their expectations. They just need to stay healthy first. 

14. New York Jets

Olu Fashanu, John Simpson, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Armand Membou
Key Depth: Carter Warren, Josh Myers, Xavier Newman, Max Mitchell

The Jets have been rebuilding their offensive line for ages. In 2025, that process may finally be complete. 

New York added Missouri right tackle Armand Membou in the first round of the 2025 draft. Membou has the size and mobility to stick at tackle in the NFL after starting for two seasons in the SEC. He joins 2024 first-round pick Olu Fashanu (61.2 PFF grade on 534 snaps at right tackle, left tackle, and guard) on the offensive line.

The interior group played well in 2024 and returns in 2025. John Simpson, Joe Tippmann and Alijah Vera-Tucker all finished the season with a PFF grade above 73.0 and combined to allow 12 sacks and 59 pressures. 

The Jets now have an offensive line that features three first-round picks and a second-round pick. If Membou is the real deal, they should have no problem establishing themselves as a top-end group in short order. 

15. Arizona Cardinals 

Paris Johnson Jr., Evan Brown, Hjalte Froholdt, Isaiah Adams, Jonah Williams
Key Depth: Kelvin Beachum, Royce Newman

The Cardinals got a much-needed bounce-back season from Paris Johnson Jr. after a subpar rookie year at right tackle. The second-year player kicked to his natural left tackle position and vastly improved, increasing his PFF grade from 60.1 to 80.8 while reducing both his sacks (eight to four) and pressures (42 to 23). Arizona may have a star on the blind side.

The rest of this group is mostly made up of solid, but unspectacular players who play well together. Returning starters Evan Brown, Hjalte Froholdt and Jonah Williams all finished with a PFF grade above 65.0. The loss of Will Hernandez at right guard is significant but projected starter Isaiah Adams posted a respectable 58.4 PFF grade on 462 snaps as a rookie.

This group doesn’t have the talent to push them consistently into the top 10. But they should consistently provide above-average play if they are healthy. 

16. Green Bay Packers

Rasheed Walker, Aaron Banks, Elgton Jenkins, Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom
Key Depth: Jordan Morgan, Jacob Monk, Anthony Belton

Green Bay has a stellar right tackle in Zach Tom (87.5 PFF grade) but no other top-end talent in its offensive line room. 

Rasheed Walker is a solid left tackle (68.3 PFF grade) but couldn’t maintain the high level of play he flashed down the stretch in 2023. He should be the team’s starting left tackle but could easily be pushed by 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan or 2025 second-round pick Anthony Belton. If Walker does enough to hold the position, each player could compete to upgrade from Sean Rhyan (62.0 PFF grade) at right guard.

The team also added Aaron Banks, a dependable veteran, at guard in free agency. That move allows the Packers to kick Elgton Jenkins into center to hopefully upgrade the position after Josh Myers left in free agency. 

The Packers have a lot of good pieces in this group, but nobody outside of Tom would be considered above-average across the league. They will likely live in the 12 to 18 range this season thanks to their depth. 

17. Indianapolis Colts

Bernhard Raimann, Quenton Nelson, Tanor Bortolini, Matt Goncalves, Braden Smith
Key Depth: Blake Freeland, Wesley French, Dalton Tucker

The Colts have a lot of intriguing pieces on their offensive line, but they are also trying to replace two starters (Ryan Kelly and Will Fries) who left in free agency.

Left tackle Bernhard Raimann put together another strong season in 2024. He now has two consecutive years with an 82.0+ PFF grade and four sacks allowed. He cut his pressure totals down significantly in his third season (20 on 471 passing plays). 

Quenton Nelson also showed that he can still be an above-average guard as well. Nelson had his highest PFF grade (81.3) and run blocking grade (81.7) since the 2020 season. He also proved his injury issues are behind him with a third straight year with over 1,000 snaps played.

The rest of this group is far less certain. Tanor Bortolini (65.1 PFF grade) and Matt Goncalves (69.9 PFF grade) will replace Kelly and Fries after solid rookie seasons in a limited capacity. Braden Smith also had his lowest career PFF grade (65.1) and has logged fewer than 800 snaps in three of his last four seasons. 

18. Washington Commanders

Laremy Tunsil, Brandon Coleman, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, Josh Conerly Jr.
Key Depth: Nick Allegretti, Andrew Wylie, Chris Paul, Nate Herbig

The Commanders exceeded expectations in 2024 with a patchwork group of offensive linemen. They spent the 2025 offseason trying to add premier talent to take the group to the next level.

Washington traded for Laremy Tunsil to solidify the left tackle position after rotating players in 2024. Tunsil has allowed 23 or fewer pressures in seven of eight career seasons and posted a career-high PFF run-blocking grade in 2024 (73.6). 

2025 first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. will likely get the start at right tackle. He was a two-year starter at Oregon and has the athleticism and explosion to play tackle at the NFL level. He has issues with technique and play strength but will immediately upgrade the right tackle position for the Commanders. 

Those moves will kick promising 2024 rookie Brandon Coleman into left guard. Coleman had solid flashes at tackle as a rookie but struggled with pass protection in space. The move inside will certainly mitigate those issues. 

This group is far more talented than Washington’s offensive line in 2024. However, there could be an adjustment period for this group before they start to climb these rankings.

19. Las Vegas Raiders

Kolton Miller, Jordan Meredith, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Dylan Parham, DJ Glaze
Key Depth: Thayer Munford Jr., Alex Cappa, Charles Grant, Caleb Rogers

This group is headlined by veteran left tackle Kolton Miller and promising rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson. Miller has four straight seasons with a PFF grade above 80.0, a run-blocking grade above 71.0 and a pass-protection grade above 79.0. Powers-Johnson initially struggled as a rookie playing guard but found his groove late in the season kicking back inside to center.

Jordan Meredith played just 574 snaps in 2024 but showed enough promise (80.8 PFF grade) to warrant a shot as a starter. Dylan Parham posted a career-high 74.3 PFF grade despite allowing five sacks and 36 pressures. 

The Raiders added both veteran depth (Alex Cappa) and interesting rookies (third-round picks Caleb Rogers and Charles Grant) to fill out this group. 

Expect the Raiders to be inconsistent again in 2025. But if the team maximizes its potential under a new coaching staff, then it could be a dark horse team to field a top-10 unit next season. 

20. Jacksonville Jaguars

Walker Little, Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, Patrick Mekari, Anton Harrison
Key Depth: Chuma Edoga, Luke Fortner, Javon Foster, Wyatt Milum

Jacksonville had just one player (left tackle Walker Little) finish with a PFF grade above 65.0 in 2024.

The team did upgrade the overall talent of the offensive line by signing center Robert Hainsey and guard Patrick Mekari in free agency. Neither player raises the ceiling of this group, but both have plenty of experience and provide a stable floor. 

One player who could make an impact is 2025 third-round pick Wyatt Milum. Milum was a left tackle at West Virginia but will move to guard at the NFL level. He is a ferocious run blocker (89.2 run-blocking grade in 2024) who didn’t allow a sack in his final three collegiate seasons. 

He is too compact and stiff to stick at tackle at the NFL level, but don’t be surprised if he overtakes Ezra Cleveland at left guard this season. He can be an impact lineman on a team full of solid starters. 

There isn’t a single star in this positional group, but it is a collection of steady veterans that should be consistent week in and week out. 

21. Tennessee Titans

Dan Moore Jr., Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Kevin Zeitler, JC Latham
Key Depth: Jaelyn Duncan, Jackson Slater, Blake Hance

The Titans offensive line was abysmal in 2024. The group is hoping that two veteran acquisitions in Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler can raise the ceiling (and floor) of this group.

Tennessee’s three returning starters allowed a combined 16 sacks and 89 pressures. The team also needs center Lloyd Cushenberry III to return to form quickly after a torn Achilles ended his 2024 season. 

Dan Moore Jr. is coming off his best career season and will kick second-year tackle JC Latham to his natural position at right tackle. Kevin Zeitler is a dependable veteran who is coming off the second-best PFF grade of his 13-year career (86.5) in his lone season with Detroit.  At worst, he will give this group some much-needed experience. 

The talent in this unit is much better in 2024, but there are still plenty of questions suppressing their ranking. This unit likely won’t hit the top 10 consistently this year but could settle in as a consistently above-average group. 

22. New England Patriots

Will Campbell, Cole Strange, Garrett Bradbury, Mike Onwenu, Morgan Moses
Key Depth: Caedan Wallace, Jared Wilson, Vederian Lowe, Layden Robinson, Wes Schweitzer

New England was the worst offensive line in the NFL in 2024. As a team, they allowed 35 sacks and 231 pressures. Upgrading the talent in this unit was essential heading into Drake Maye’s second season.

The Patriots wasted no time doing that this offseason, adding veteran center Garrett Bradbury and right tackle Morgan Moses. Neither player is top 15 at his position, but both bring a lot of experience to this room. 

New England’s biggest acquisition happened with the fourth pick of the draft when they took LSU left tackle Will Campbell. Campbell started three seasons at LSU and allowed just four sacks and 32 pressures on over 1,400 pass-blocking snaps. There are legitimate concerns about his length at the NFL level, but the Patriots will rightfully begin his career at left tackle. At worst, he should be an above-average guard for years to come. 

If Cole Strange can show that he is fully recovered from his 2023 patellar tendon tear after missing most of 2024, this could be an interesting group. However, there are still enough questions that make it impossible to rank them inside the top 20 before the regular season. 

23. San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams, Ben Bartch, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitz
Key Depth: Spencer Burford, Matt Hennessy

The 49ers lost more talent (Jaylon Moore and Aaron Banks) than they added to an average offensive line group this offseason.

Trent Williams (85.6 PFF grade) continues to defeat Father Time, although he did play just 649 snaps in 2024. The team also uncovered a gem in 2024 fourth-round guard Dominick Puni (80.5 PFF grade on 1,078 snaps).

The rest of this group is uninspiring but should at least provide league-average play at their respective positions. 

The 49ers are a solid group but could struggle if age finally catches up to Williams at left tackle in his age-37 season. 

24. New Orleans Saints

Kelvin Banks Jr., Dillon Radunz, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, Taliese Fuaga
Key Depth: Trevor Penning, Nick Saldiveri, Will Clapp, Josh Ball

The Saints continued to build up their offensive line, selecting a tackle in the first round for the second straight year. This year, the Saints used a top-10 pick on Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. Banks is a fluid athlete with the proper length to stick at left tackle, but he could play right tackle or guard in his first season. 

2024 first-round pick Taliese Fuaga was solid flipping to left tackle as a rookie (65.9 PFF grade), but gave up six sacks and 39 pressures and may be a better fit at right tackle. Regardless, the Saints now have two pillars on their offensive line joining a top-10 center in Erik McCoy (94.4 PFF grade on 293 snaps). 

The Saints will likely have an open competition at left guard between Dillon Radunz, Trevor Penning and Nick Saldiveri. 

25. New York Giants

Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan, John Michael Schmitz Jr., Greg Van Roten, Jermaine Eluemunor
Key Depth: Evan Neal, James Hudson, Stone Forsythe, Aaron Stinnie, Marcus Mbow

New York added several veterans to their offensive line in 2024, which elevated this group from terrible to average. The result was a group that collectively allowed 23 sacks and 137 pressures. 

All five starters are back for the Giants in 2025. The most important need for this group is to get Andrew Thomas healthy and keep him on the field. Thomas was limited to just 416 snaps in 2024 and posted his fourth straight season with a 75.0-plus PFF grade.

The Giants have a lot of experienced depth and may have gotten a steal in the fifth round in Purdue’s Marcus Mbow. Mbow needs to add strength but is an elite athlete who likely fits in at guard at the NFL level. 

This group can easily outperform this ranking if Thomas can stay healthy in 2025. But it is far more likely they will settle into being very average once again given the collective talent of the group. 

26. Miami Dolphins

Patrick Paul, James Daniels, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Austin Jackson
Key Depth: Liam Eichenberg, Larry Borom, Jackson Carman

The Terron Armstead retirement puts this team in a bind at left tackle.

Miami drafted Houston’s Patrick Paul in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he struggled through his first season in the NFL. Paul logged an underwhelming 44.9 PFF grade on 338 snaps at left and right tackle as a rookie.

The Dolphins did attempt to upgrade their guard position this offseason after getting terrible play in 2024. Second-round pick Jonah Savaiinaea was great at tackle for Arizona in 2024 (75.9 PFF grade), but will kick inside to guard in the NFL. He’s got an aggressive demeanor and above-average foot speed and technique. 

The team also added James Daniels to play left guard. Daniels was having a fantastic season with the Steelers (92.9 PFF grade) but played just 209 snaps before tearing his Achilles. 

The loss of Armstead is significant, but the overall talent of this group should be better in 2025. There may be some early season struggles with new pieces acclimating to the NFL (and getting healthy), but this group could ascend as the season goes on. 

27. Kansas City Chiefs

Jaylon Moore, Kingsley Suamataia, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Jawaan Taylor
Key Depth: Wanya Morris, Josh Simmons, Hunter Nourzad

The gaping hole at left tackle finally hurt the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Kansas City also opened up a new hole in the group when it traded away veteran guard Joe Thuney.

The Chiefs will hope that veteran left tackle Jaylon Moore can provide short-term stability after playing limited reps with the 49ers as the heir apparent to Trent Williams. The team also used a first-round pick on Ohio State’s Josh Simmons for the future. 

Simmons had the talent to be the top tackle in this class but suffered a torn patellar tendon in 2024. He may not play much as a rookie while he rehabs (and this injury has a tendency to ruin careers), but if the team can be patient and get him healthy they could have found a steal.

Kansas City’s offensive line won’t truly bottom out as long as it has Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith, but this group has serious questions on the left side heading into 2025. 

28. Seattle Seahawks

Charles Cross, Grey Zabel, Olu Oluwatimi, Anthony Bradford, Abraham Lucas
Key Depth: Christian Haynes, Josh Jones, Sataoa Laumea

Seattle desperately needed to overhaul its interior offensive line this offseason, especially with Sam Darnold taking over under center. The team fell short of that goal, but they did get better.

The Seahawks used their first-round pick on North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel. Zabel was a left tackle in college but is expected to kick inside at the NFL level. He has plenty of game experience and has fantastic athleticism and strength as a blocker. He showed that he could dominate higher-level competition at the Senior Bowl during the pre-draft process.

Charles Cross (82.5 PFF grade) is an excellent left tackle who needs to clean up his issues with pressures. Unfortunately, the rest of this group is extremely unreliable. 

Cross and Zabel could form a dominant side of the line, but unfortunately, the Seahawks have big questions at the other three positions. Seattle desperately needs their young pieces to take a step in 2025 to hit their potential.

29. Dallas Cowboys

Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, Terence Steele
Key Depth: Brock Hoffman, Rob Jones

Let’s take a second to appreciate Zack Martin after he retired this offseason. Martin began his career with an 81.0+ PFF grade in eight straight seasons and never had a grade below 65.0.

Dallas prioritized finding his replacement in the draft, selecting Alabama’s Tyler Booker in the first round. Booker had an abysmal athletic showing at the combine but is a dominant blocker with enough functional mobility to stay in front of defensive tackles in pass protection. 

The Cowboys will need to see some development from 2024 rookies Cooper Beebe and Tyler Guyton Beebe provided steady play at center as a rookie (65.4 PFF grade), but Guyton, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, was benched during the season due to his inconsistent play. 

The struggles of Guyton and right tackle Terence Steele (nine sacks and 41 pressures allowed on 746 passing snaps) are a serious issue for a group that dominated the NFL for years. 

It is hard to trust this unit thanks to the struggles of Guyton and right tackle Steele (nine sacks and 41 pressures allowed) in 2024. There are just too many questions to put them higher in these rankings until we see growth. 

30. Cleveland Browns

Dawand Jones, Joel Bitonio, Ethan Pocic, Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin
Key Depth: Teven Jenkins, Zak Zinter, Luke Wypler, Cornelius Lucas

Cleveland’s offensive line is getting old. The team’s five projected starters all played significant snaps in 2024 but averaged a 60.5 PFF grade and allowed 19 sacks and 147 pressures.

The Browns are hoping that third-year tackle Dawand Jones can rediscover his rookie season form after struggling with inconsistency and injuries in 2024. Jones played just 511 snaps and finished with a 46.4 PFF grade after posting a 64.8 grade in 2023. 

Cleveland did use free agency to add solid veteran depth as insurance for a group that has struggled with injuries. Teven Jenkins had three straight seasons with a PFF grade above 72.0 in Chicago but has never played more than 738 snaps in a season. 

Swing tackle Cornelius Lucas posted a 74.1 PFF grade rotating at left tackle with Washington last season. He could find himself in a similar role with Dawand Jones in 2025. 

This group has been ravaged by injuries lately and their best days are probably behind them. But it is a group that can still be at least average if everything breaks their way. 

31. Houston Texans

Cam Robinson, Tytus Howard, Jarrett Patterson, Juice Scruggs, Blake Fisher
Key Depth: Aireontae Ersery, Trent Brown, Laken Tomlinson, Ed Ingram

Houston’s offensive line was a big part of C.J. Stroud’s regression in 2024 thanks to their abysmal play. The team followed that up by jettisoning their two best players (Laremy Tunsil and Shaq Mason) during the offseason.

It is hard to imagine that the 2025 version is much better. Cam Robinson (63.2 PFF grade with Jacksonville and Minnesota) is a steady veteran but hardly an upgrade on Tunsil. Tytus Howard is the only projected starter who finished 2024 with a PFF grade over 64.0.

Houston does have an interesting cast of depth options. Trent Brown, Laken Tomlinson and Ed Ingram all have plenty of starting experience even if their best days are behind them. 2025 second-round pick Aireontae Ersery was a three-year starter at left tackle for Minnesota with excellent size but limited mobility. 

The Texans enter 2025 with a group of players who are less talented than the 2024 group that struggled. It is hard to imagine they will find much success unless things come together in a new offensive scheme in a hurry. 

32. Cincinnati Bengals

Orlando Brown Jr., Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, Cody Ford, Amarius Mims
Key Depth: Dylan Fairchild, Lucas Patrick

The offensive line has been a constant struggle for the Bengals. Center Ted Karras (64.1 PFF grade) was the only offensive lineman on the team who finished with a PFF grade above 58.0. 

2024 first-round pick Amarius Mims was always seen as a project, but he will need to start developing in his second season. Mims played 834 snaps as a rookie and allowed four sacks and 33 pressures on 560 passing snaps. 

The Bengals should have an open competition at both guard spots after adding veteran Lucas Patrick and rookie Dylan Fairchild. Fairchild was a two-year starter at Georgia who is a strong pass protector (89.2 pass-blocking grade) and needs to add strength in the run game. 

This team could climb the rankings a little if Mims starts to convert his potential into production. However, the rest of this group lacks talent, making it hard to imagine a situation where they break into the top 25 units this season. Joe Burrow will once again have to work his magic to keep this offense afloat.