2021 NFL Draft – Offensive Tackle Rankings

Complete NFL Draft Rankings – OT:

You are currently viewing the best offensive tackles in the 2021 NFL Draft. Our top tackle prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented linemen in college football. Even though only about 20 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. Find who is a first round talent, and who is likely nothing more than a training camp body. Find draft stars, OT sleepers, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued.

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(Last Updated: April 29, 2021)

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Penei Sewell has been talked up for a long time, and hasn’t been hurt at all by sitting out in 2020. At 6’6" and 330 pounds, Sewell has the size to play anywhere on the line, with elite athleticism for his size. As the left tackle for Justin Herbert, he had two historically efficient seasons before he turned 21. Sewell gets out of his stance fast, plays with the ideal base and knee bend, and has an eye opening blend of speed and power. He simply knows how to play the position, and is a perfect fit for a blind side protector.

2020 Stats

0 games played, 2 years as starter at LT

As good as Sewell was as a freshman and sophomore, Darrisaw was similarly impressive as a junior this past year. A 3 year starter at left tackle, Darrisaw excelled this past season, and was PFF’s 2nd highest rated Power 5 OT of all time (only behind Sewell in ’19). Darrisaw is an easy mover with good bend and a grown man’s body despite being only a true junior. He’s been well coached in recent years and has consistent technique to redirect linemen and avoid big punches. He’s a natural fit in a zone scheme and has enough length to stay at the left tackle position throughout his career.

2020 Stats

9 games played, 3 years as starter at LT

Teven Jenkins is a mauler at right tackle who also has experience playing on the left side. At 6’6" 320 pounds, he already looks the part of an NFL veteran, and has seen steady improvement over the past 3 years at Oklahoma State. After leading one of the best run games in the nation in 2019, his growth in pass protection is what has pushed him into the first round conversation. He can obviously pancake defenders in the run game, but now Jenkins has gotten much better at sustaining blocks and keeping his QB clean. He plays with proper leverage and has quick feet for his size.

2020 Stats

8 games played, 3 1/2 years as starter at RT/LT

Samuel Cosmi is a tall offensive tackle who has been a dominant force for Texas ever since his freshman season. Cosmi plays low and compact for a 6’7" lineman, and has been relatively effective against both speed and power players. While he didn’t show as much improvement over the years as some other players, he is a fantastic pass blocker who with great length who has experience playing on both sides of the line. Having played with a mobile QB, he could be a good fit in a new era NFL offense.

2020 Stats

8 games played, 3 years as starter at LT/RT

Walker Little is a difficult player to project due to lack of experience. As a freshman at Stanford, he looked like a sure fire future 1st rounder. The next season was riddled with injuries, and he didn’t play in 2021. This is a recipe for media scouts to overlook someone, while a lucky NFL team who does their homework finds a steal. Little is a great athlete in a 6’7" 310 pound frame who can play either tackle position with ease. He excels as a run blocker, but has enough technique and power to maintain blocks in the passing game. While his limited experience give him some bust potential, his raw tools are as impressive as anyone in the class.

2020 Stats

0 games played, 2 years as starter at LT

Complete 2021 OT draft rankings

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This group of offensive tackles is outstanding. Led by a true top five talent in Penei Sewell, this group is full of day one starters who likely won’t need to kick inside to be successful. Up to six true tackles could go in the first round, and the top two guards in the class could also play tackle if needed and aren’t included in that number. The talent also expands well beyond the first round. As late as the 5th round you can still find a high quality player, and there’s even a decent chance for an undrafted tackle or two to develop into an NFL starter. In a year where many positions lack deep depth due to the extra year of college eligibility, the tackles happen to still be thriving.