Complete 2025 NFL Draft G Rankings:

You are currently viewing our guard rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 guard class might not get much attention, but it’s looking like it could be one of the deepest units in the draft.

Our top guard prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented interior offensive linemen in college football. Even though only about 15 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.

We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.

BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2025 NFL draft guard prospects at all levels of college football. To view other positions, follow the links below.

(Last Updated: April 17, 2025)

1. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona

RT/RG | 6’4″ | 324 lbs | 3rd Year

Jonah Savaiinaea played exclusively tackle this past season at Arizona, but has the exceptionally broad frame and power than NFL teams covet in a guard.

Savaiinaea has powerful hands and a good initial burst out of his stance, and has proven to be very effective as a puller. He has had multiple reps where he’s singlehandedly blocking two defenders thanks to his thickness and powerful upper body.

There are some athletic limitations that are obvious when he’s on an island as a tackle, but won’t be nearly as big of an issue inside. The biggest room for growth will be effectively handling speed-to-power moves, where he’s been beaten multiple times by not adjusting his technique in time.

Jonah Savaiinaea 2024 Stats

11 games: 11 starts (6 at RT, 5 at LT), 4 sacks allowed, 2 hits allowed, 9 hurries allowed, 96.9% pass block success rate

2. Tate Ratledge, Georgia

RG | 6’6″ | 308 lbs | 5th Year

Tate Ratledge is a technically sound and physically dominant prospect who has been the heart and soul of the Georgia offensive line for multiple years.

He excels with low pad level, leverage, and notable play strength, providing a stout anchor against bull rushes. Ratledge plays with great awareness, effectively handling stunts and diagnosing plays. He has plenty of functional athleticism to unlock his hips and create holes in the run game. 

Ratledge was playing through injuries through most of the season which contributed to a slight decline this season, and teams might question his versatility considering he’s only played right guard in his career.

Tate Ratledge 2024 Stats

11 games: 10 starts (all at RG), 1 sack allowed, 2 hits allowed, 4 hurries allowed, 97.7% pass block success rate

3. Tyler Booker, Alabama

LG | 6’5″ | 321 lbs | 3rd Year

No one should argue that Tyler Booker looks the part of a day 1 starting NFL guard. He has an incredibly strong anchor and a well-proportioned frame with strength and mass throughout.

Booker won’t put up big time athletic measurables, but he has plenty of functional athleticism. He gets off the line fast, doesn’t show much lower body stiffness in the hips, knees, or ankles, and plays with great leverage and strength.

He excels as a pass blocker, but has great technique as a run blocker as well.

Tyler Booker 2024 Stats

13 games: 13 starts (12 at LG, 1 at LT), 0 sacks allowed, 3 hits allowed, 7 hurries allowed, 97.5% pass block success rate

4. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

LG/LT | 6’4″ | 315 lbs | 4th Year

Donovan Jackson is a highly experienced offensive lineman with the size, strength, and football IQ to maintain a long NFL career.

The former 5 star recruit has a well-proportioned frame with a strong upper body. He maintains a low pad level and has strong hands. After struggling with his anchor early in his career, Jackson has improved dramatically thanks to added strength and footwork.

Jackson shifted outside to left tackle for the second half of the season due to injuries, and he’s really opened some eyes. He’s performed admirably in the move, showcasing his foot speed and improving his positional value.

Donovan Jackson 2024 Stats

14 games: 14 starts (7 at LG, 7 at LT), 2 sacks allowed, 5 hits allowed, 12 hurries allowed, 95.5% pass block success rate

5. Wyatt Milum, West Virginia

LT | 6’6″ | 313 lbs | 4th Year

If I could have taken one offensive lineman in college football last season and plucked him onto my favorite college team, Milum would’ve been the pick. 

Milum first caught my eye as a sophomore in 2022, where he was an absolute mauler as a run blocker who had quickly began to excel as a pass blocker. Milum has been incredibly productive, having allowed 0 sacks and just 1 total QB hit in total across his past 3 seasons. 

He definitely plays more upright and is less twitchy than you’d expect out of a potential top-50 offensive lineman, but Milum has extremely heavy hands, impressive play strength, and more than enough athleticism to block in the open field. He’s trending down after a relatively poor Senior Bowl week, but that shouldn’t overshadow how impressive his game tape is.

Wyatt Milum 2024 Stats

11 games: 11 starts (all at LT), 0 sacks allowed, 0 hits allowed, 8 hurries allowed, 97.8% pass block success rate

Complete 2025 G Draft Rankings

RANK NAME SCHOOL AGE HT WT
1 Jonah Savaiinaea Arizona 3rd 6'4" 324
2 Tate Ratledge Georgia 5th 6'6" 308
3 Tyler Booker Alabama 3rd 6'5" 321
4 Donovan Jackson Ohio State 4th 6'4" 315
5 Wyatt Milum West Virginia 4th 6'7" 313
6 Marcus Mbow Purdue 4th 6'4" 303
7 Dylan Fairchild Georgia 4th 6'5" 318
8 Miles Frazier LSU 5th 6'6" 317
9 Jalen Rivers Miami (FL) 5th 6'6" 319
10 Jackson Slater Sacramento State 4th 6'3" 311
11 Joshua Gray Oregon State 6th 6'5" 299
12 Bryce Cabeldue Kansas 5th 6'5" 306
13 Caleb Rogers Texas Tech 5th 6'5" 312
14 Luke Kandra Cincinnati 5th 6'5" 319
15 Connor Colby Iowa 4th 6'6" 309
16 Garrett Dellinger LSU 4th 6'4" 325
17 Clay Webb Jacksonville State 6th 6'3" 312
18 Nash Jones Texas State 5th 6'4" 314
19 Marcus Wehr Montana State 6th 6'3" 298
20 Hayden Conner Texas 4th 6'6" 314
21 Luke Newman Michigan State 5th 6'4" 312
22 Marcus Tate Clemson 4th 6'5" 321
23 Addison West Western Michigan 6th 6'3" 300
24 Joe Huber Wisconsin 5th 6'5" 310
25 Drew Moss Colorado State 4th 6'3" 304
26 Torricelli Simpkins III South Carolina 4th 6'5" 312
27 Tyler Cooper Minnesota 6th 6'5" 305
28 Preston Wilson Oklahoma State 6th 6'4" 295
29 Sal Wormley Penn State 6th 6'3" 317
30 JJ Lippe Northern Illinois 6th 6'5" 308
31 Cam'Ron Johnson Missouri 6th 6'3" 305
32 Jeremy James Ole Miss 6th 6'6" 314
33 Javontez Spraggins Tennessee 5th 6'2" 306
34 Willie Lampkin North Carolina 5th 5'10" 270
35 Justin Osborne SMU 6th 6'3" 307
36 Micah Mazzccua Nebraska 5th 6'5" 331
37 Tim McKay NC State 5th 6'4" 311
38 Bless Harris TCU 5th 6'4" 325
39 Quinn Carroll Minnesota 6th 6'7" 318
40 Josh Priebe Michigan 5th 6'5" 306
41 Darius Washington Florida State 6th 6'3" 322
42 Nishad Strother Oregon 6th 6'3" 309
43 Nate Kalepo Ole Miss 6th 6'6" 323
44 Marcus Harper II Oregon 5th 6'3" 310
45 Reid Holskey Miami (OH) 5th 6'5" 299
46 Dartanyan Tinsley Cincinnati 5th 6'4" 336
47 Steven Losoya III Vanderbilt 6th 6'3" 300
48 Jack Conley Boston College 6th 6'7" 327
49 Michael Ford Jr. Kansas 5th 6'1" 302
50 Jared Penning Northern Iowa 6th 6'5" 326
51 Wyatt Bowles Utah State 7th 6'5" 306
52 Rush Reimer California 5th 6'5" 304
53 Wyatt Hansen Eastern Washington 5th 6'4" 303
54 Nick Malone West Virginia 6th 6'5" 294
55 Julius Buelow Ole Miss 6th 6'8" 305
56 Lucas Scott Army 4th 6'3" 307
57 Michael Gonzalez Louisville 4th 6'4" 305
58 Mehki Butler Arkansas State 6th 6'3" 310
59 Cole Birmingham Oklahoma State 6th 6'4" 318
60 Spencer Holstege UCLA 6th 6'5" 314
61 Carson Heidecker Ohio 5th 6'2" 300
62 Nick Taiste South Carolina State 5th 6'1" 297
63 Ben Dooley Boise State 6th 6'5" 300
64 Cameron Cooper Lindenwood 6th 6'4" 300
65 Nick Kidwell Indiana 7th 6'5" 319
66 Jack Sherwin Western Michigan 6th 6'3" 300
67 Jon Mucciolo Ball State 6th 6'4" 284
68 Caleb Krings Duke 5th 6'3" 312
69 Campbell Barrington Baylor 4th 6'6" 305
70 Andrej Karic Tennessee 5th 6'5" 305
71 Erik Andersen Western 5th 6'6" 306
72 Ozzie Hutchinson Albany 6th 6'4" 305
73 Josh Carlin UCLA 6th 6'5" 315
74 Elijah Ellis Marshall 6th 6'6" 337
75 Arvin Hosseini British Columbia 4th 6'5" 307
76 Saveyon Henderson Colorado State 4th 6'3" 315
77 Gerquan Scott Ole Miss 5th 6'3" 328
78 Jonah Gambill Memphis 5th 6'3" 295
79 Steven Hubbard Vanderbilt 7th 6'3" 307
80 Jaison Williams Youngstown State 6th 6'3" 298
81 Hadley Panzer Kansas State 4th 6'4" 305
82 Enokk Vimahi Washington 6th 6'4" 308
83 Bryson Broadway Georgia Southern 5th 6'4" 294
84 Gavin Byers Baylor 5th 6'5" 320
85 Marist Talavou San Jose State 6th 6'3" 341
86 Nick DeJong Iowa 6th 6'6" 305
87 Quantavious Leslie Western Kentucky 5th 6'3" 320
88 Justin Mayers Colorado 5th 6'3" 326
89 Keiondre Jones Florida State 6th 6'3" 330
90 Brandon Baldwin Michigan State 6th 6'6" 319
91 Jonny Hassard Charlotte 5th 6'5" 304
92 Cade Salyers Richmond 6th 6'4" 325
93 John Champe Northern Illinois 5th 6'4" 320
94 Josh Remetich Tulane 5th 6'4" 309
95 AJ Gillie Louisiana 6th 6'2" 284
96 Renato Brown Louisville 6th 6'4" 315
97 Isaiah Wright UTEP 5th 6'3" 309
98 Justin Lairy Central Arkansas 5th 6'3" 305
99 Baraka Beckett New Mexico 7th 6'4" 327
100 Ross Palmer Drake 5th 6'6" 385
101 Rashad Green Tulane 5th 6'4" 300
102 Jack Connolly Brown 5th 6'3" 309
103 Cole Potts James Madison 5th 6'3" 321
104 Jax Harrington Louisiana 6th 6'4" 325
105 Dontae Lucas Southern Miss 6th 6'3" 323
106 Lyle Santos Southern Utah 6th 6'3" 292
107 TJ Session California 6th 6'4" 304
108 Jakob Bradford Syracuse 6th 6'5" 305
109 Bert Hale Louisiana Tech 5th 6'3" 349
110 Tyler Stephens Indiana 5th 6'5" 310
111 Christophe Atkinson Ohio 6th 6'3" 308
112 Otis Pitts III UTEP 6th 6'4" 319
113 Tank Jenkins Houston 7th 6'2" 315
114 Sam Carson UL-Monroe 5th 6'4" 300
115 Wisdom Quarshie Temple 6th 6'2" 310
116 Connor Finucane Army 5th 6'4" 315
117 Jeremy Jones Marshall 6th 6'5" 307
118 Temi Ajirotutu Villanova 5th 6'5" 310
119 Will Marotta Albany 5th 6'5" 325
120 Christopher Fortin Connecticut 4th 6'4" 300
121 Ja'Quay Hubbard West Virginia 6th 6'5" 328
122 Jacob Thielen Abilene Christian 6th 6'4" 305
123 King McGowen Louisiana 5th 6'5" 330
124 Kolby Borders Miami (OH) 5th 6'6" 303
125 Peyton Dunn Houston 5th 6'6" 314
126 Kirk Ford Jackson State 6th 6'5" 310
127 Bradly Anyanwu Delaware 6th 6'2" 317
128 Spencer Lovell Nevada 7th 6'7" 330
129 Hayden Baron Robert Morris 5th 6'3" 290
130 Kardell Thomas Colorado 6th 6'3" 315
131 Reed Buys South Alabama 6th 6'4" 300
132 Marlon Martinez Mississippi State 5th 6'4" 323
133 John Young Miami (OH) 5th 6'6" 325
134 Isaac Bunyun Maryland 5th 6'3" 315
135 Chris Noble Samford 6th 6'4" 290
136 Makai Hart UTSA 5th 6'4" 300
137 Drake Carroll UT-Martin 7th 6'2" 340
138 Kamaar Bell South Carolina 6th 6'3" 316
139 Isaiah Foote Western Illinois 5th 6'3" 325
140 Jason Collier Jr. Pittsburgh 5th 6'6" 311
141 Dylan Dauzart McNeese 4th 6'3" 310
142 Jacob Sitsler Oklahoma Baptist 7th 6'6" 372
143 Luke Byrne Samford 6th 6'4" 305
144 Christian Twymon Miles 4th 6'2" 317
145 Alex Westcott Buffalo State 5th 6'4" 308
146 Mitchell Walters Missouri 5th 6'7" 327
147 Brockhim Wicks SE Louisiana 6th 6'1" 307
148 Cole Leclair McNeese 4th 6'3" 305
149 John Paul Flores Liberty 7th 6'4" 305
150 Luke Dahlgren Eastern Washington 6th 6'4" 290
151 Jevale Roberson Lamar 6th 6'3" 312
152 Jaylen Nichols Memphis 6th 6'5" 315
153 Mathyus Su'a UNLV 5th 6'2" 312
154 Bill Katsigiannis Army 4th 6'1" 290
155 Ryan Jacoby Pittsburgh 6th 6'5" 305
156 Cade Briggs Arizona State 6th 6'3" 305
157 Quez Yates UAB 6th 6'5" 320
158 Jeff Woods Bryant 6th 6'6" 295
159 Vincent Munlin Jr. Eastern Kentucky 5th 6'5" 292
160 Jake Green Southern Illinois 6th 6'5" 310
161 Markus Finley Bluffton 5th 6'2" 303
162 Richard Estrella Portland State 6th 6'4" 325
163 Sebastian Pares Eastern Illinois 6th 6'4" 308
164 Gabe Brown Grand Valley State 4th 6'4" 308
165 AJ Heidtke Brown 4th 6'4" 290
166 Jordan Daniels Western Carolina 5th 6'4" 308
167 Zach Sibila Marian 5th 6'3" 285
168 Sherman Deaton Emporia State 5th 6'5" 313
169 Khristopher Love East Texas A&M 5th 6'3" 325
170 Brenden Rivera Eastern Washington 5th 6'2" 300
171 Santana Saunders Old Dominion 4th 6'5" 306
172 Taylor Miterko Oklahoma State 6th 6'6" 295
173 Darrell Simmons Jr. Kansas 6th 6'3" 298
174 Connor Klassen Regina 6th 6'4" 310
175 Xavier Heard Lane 5th 6'4" 345
176 Jake Dugger Harding 5th 6'2" 305
177 Joshua Black Georgia State 6th 6'2" 290
178 Xavier Graham Western Carolina 6th 6'2" 355
179 Alan Hatten Abilene Christian 5th 6'3" 310
180 Hampton Ergle East Carolina 6th 6'5" 305
181 Javan Bouton Navy 4th 6'3" 285
182 Jack Valente Eastern Illinois 4th 6'5" 320
183 Jake Rock North Dakota State 6th 6'7" 315
184 Terrell Staton Mercyhurst 5th 6'5" 300
185 Ralph Frias III Northern Arizona 7th 6'6" 340
186 Yoesph Carter Findlay 7th 6'4" 295
187 Malik McDaniel Davidson 4th 6'1" 300
188 Carter Woody Valparaiso 5th 6'4" 320
189 Micah Sahakian Duke 5th 6'6" 325
190 Ethan Vibert South Dakota State 6th 6'4" 310
191 Trent Howard Clemson 5th 6'3" 295
192 Mitchell Mayes Charlotte 5th 6'3" 304
193 Shamar Hobdy-Lee Houston 6th 6'4" 301
194 Zack Conti Southern Miss 5th 6'6" 325
195 Cain Johnson Augustana (IL) 5th 6'3" 300
196 Collin Null Mercyhurst 5th 6'1" 295
197 Brandon Onuorah Limestone 6th 6'5" 324
198 Jerren Gilbert Louisiana Tech 5th 6'2" 315
199 Jamaree Moyer Virginia Union 5th 6'1" 285
200 Delfin Xavier Castillo Vanderbilt 4th 6'5" 347
201 Demarcus Gordon Alcorn State 6th 6'5" 330
202 Damon Kaylor Ball State 6th 6'5" 290
203 Connor Cracchiolo-Evans Saginaw Valley State 4th 6'3" 288
204 Grayson Lewis LIU 6th 6'2" 315
205 Blake Austin Western Kentucky 6th 6'4" 295
206 Tyler Gmyr UMass-Dartmouth 5th 6'3" 329
207 Tramel Brown Alcorn State 5th 6'2" 315
208 John Olmstead Maine 6th 6'6" 305
209 Billy Lutui Portland State 6th 6'2" 306
210 Payson Campisano Cal Poly 6th 6'3" 285
211 Bart Francois William & Mary 6th 6'3" 285
212 Shea Albrecht St. Thomas 4th 6'4" 325
213 Shane Bumgardner Kansas 5th 6'3" 290
214 Ryan Iiams Dayton 5th 6'3" 280
215 Darius Fox Howard 4th 6'2" 312
216 Layton Ernst Tarleton State 6th 6'2" 290
217 Andre Lamas Florida Atlantic 5th 6'3" 300
218 Charles Lincoln Cal Poly 6th 6'3" 290
219 Thomas Mirabella UC-Davis 5th 6'4" 305
220 Fabian Gonzalez Butler 5th 6'3" 285
221 Reggie Sutton Rutgers 7th 6'3" 308
222 Alex Moore Air Force 4th 6'3" 270
223 Taylon Hensley Concordia-St. Paul 6th 6'3" 307
224 Dalton Daddona Holy Cross 5th 6'2" 305
225 Jackson Lampley Tennessee 6th 6'4" 325
226 Bryce Hampton Murray State 6th 6'2" 323
227 EJ Ndoma-Ogar Arkansas State 6th 6'3" 325
228 Jack Kuntz North Dakota 5th 6'4" 320
229 James Raber Gardner-Webb 5th 6'4" 300
230 Chris Oliver Duquesne 6th 6'4" 315
231 Aidan Queen Morningside 4th 6'4" 270
232 Dillon Brooks Tarleton State 6th 6'1" 300
233 Declan McCauley Holy Cross 5th 6'4" 310
234 Austin Mosier Albany 6th 6'3" 305
235 Hunter Jones Cal Poly 6th 6'2" 290
236 Briggs Kearse Wofford 5th 6'4" 300
237 Vincent Lumia Duquesne 7th 6'2" 295
238 Peter Schmitt Wheeling 4th 6'4" 325
239 Kaysen Mahuka-Kaawa Georgetown 4th 6'2" 300
240 Jayden Adebo Texas Southern 5th 6'1" 320
241 Da'Quan Thomas Akron 6th 6'2" 285
242 Jermaine Donaldson Campbell 6th 6'4" 295
243 Ben Sparks SMU 5th 6'4" 295
244 Tavon Matthews Troy 6th 6'1" 320
245 Scotty Woodruff Dickinson State 4th 6'2" 300
246 Joey Capra Arizona 5th 6'3" 307
247 Larry Jones Jr. Virginia Union 5th 6'2" 285
248 Nicholas Schwitzgebel Butler 5th 6'1" 295
249 Caleb Thomas Tulane 6th 6'3" 295
250 D'Andre Richard Southern 5th 6'3" 300
251 Paula Vaipulu North Texas 5th 6'3" 305
252 Donovan McCollister Charleston 6th 6'3" 280
253 Brock Stanek St. Thomas 4th 6'5" 305
254 Jordin Martell Central Connecticut 6th 6'2" 285
255 Jamal Hines Howard 4th 6'4" 285
256 Luke Popma James Madison 4th 6'3" 305
257 Rey Burnett Tulsa 6th 6'4" 319
258 Pat Colicchio Columbia 4th 6'3" 295
259 Cody Wilson Sacred Heart 5th 6'6" 285
260 Eric Schon Duke 5th 6'2" 305
261 Jordan Taylor Benedict 4th 6'3" 321
262 EJ Wilson Furman 5th 6'4" 290
263 Cedric Claiborne New Mexico State 6th 6'4" 295
264 Isaac House Drake 5th 6'4" 300
265 Owen Keane Butler 5th 6'3" 280
266 Matt Kickel Aurora 6th 6'4" 321
267 Austin Euler Clark-Atlanta 4th 6'3" 300
268 Jack Hassard Gardner-Webb 7th 6'5" 300
269 Mehdi Torrence Texas Southern 5th 6'4" 317
270 Jordan Scott Pikeville 8th 6'2" 300
271 William McCollum Sam Houston State 4th 6'5" 340
272 Jonathan Adorno North Carolina 5th 6'4" 315
273 Daniel Taumalolo Fresno State 6th 6'3" 305
274 Frank Poso Nevada 5th 6'5" 325
275 Marcus Alexander Austin Peay 6th 6'3" 330
276 Jason Richardson Arkansas Tech 5th 6'4" 319
277 Michael McAninch Air Force 4th 6'3" 300
278 Blake Hundley Furman 5th 6'3" 285
279 Tre Price Salisbury 5th 6'2" 275
280 Kevin Singer Wagner 6th 6'4" 290
281 Chris Russell UNC-Pembroke 5th 6'2" 285
282 Zach Blanchard Citadel 5th 6'2" 340
283 Damion Powell Stony Brook 6th 6'4" 285
284 Edward Leak Lock Haven 7th 6'1" 348
285 Samuel Xavier Hill Howard 5th 6'3" 345
286 John Hartman Colgate 4th 6'3" 305
287 Johnny Maea Utah 6th 6'4" 310
288 Blake Gossett Georgetown (KY) 4th 6'2" 280
289 Jayden Borjas Incarnate Word 6th 6'5" 295
290 Ben Shellenback Florida International 6th 6'6" 305
291 Matthew Kickel Aurora 6th 6'4" 321
292 Jackson Kohal Air Force 4th 6'4" 305
293 CJ Anoa'i Evangel 4th 6'1" 310
294 Jake Henry Stephen F. Austin 5th 6'3" 290
295 Quinn Murphy Western Michigan 6th 6'5" 310
296 Stephen Byron Western Colorado 6th 6'5" 306
297 Bryson Jones Citadel 5th 6'4" 290
298 Nathan Warner Dordt 4th 6'3" 285
299 Grant Jackson Mississippi State 5th 6'6" 325
300 Maurice Ta'ala Hawaii 5th 6'1" 325
301 Jacob Golden New Mexico State 6th 6'5" 300
302 Luke Bond Limestone 4th 6'3" 289
303 Wyatt Hummel Colorado 6th 6'6" 315
304 David Hoyt Army 4th 6'4" 305
305 James Wayne Morehead State 5th 6'3" 275
306 Ethan Ellis Mid Tenn State 6th 6'5" 294
307 Max Yao SMU 4th 6'3" 300
308 Luke Griffin Purdue 5th 6'5" 340
309 Jayson Weiland Grand View 4th 6'3" 290
310 Kendall Walker Arkansas-Monticello 5th 6'2" 277
311 Jeske Maples North Central 4th 6'3" 265
312 Brian Hannibal St. Francis (PA) 5th 6'3" 295
313 Sam Telesa III UL-Monroe 6th 6'3" 305
314 Sam Pryor North Central 4th 6'0" 270
315 Justin Collier Glenville State 5th 6'1" 305
316 Daniel Warnsman Eastern Michigan 4th 6'3" 310
317 Ben Ostaszewski Florida State 5th 6'3" 295
318 Donovan Hawkins Samford 5th 6'1" 322
319 Cam Macro Stonehill 5th 6'0" 260
320 Shintaro Mann Utah 6th 5'11" 290
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Traits That Make a G Prospect Great

There’s a lot more than goes in to scouting interior offensive linemen than most fans realize. Strength, flexibility in the hips/knees/ankles, and blocking technique are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top guard prospects.

Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.

Flexibility

Having flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles is necessary to react to oncoming rushers and quickly recover. Being stiff or upright is a recipe for getting beaten consistently, so being smooth and bendy provides a massive advantage for all offensive linemen.

Quickness

Linemen rarely need to sprint 40 yards, but having quick feet is as important as any trait. While everyone thinks about linemen as mostly big, much of the play in the trenches is decided by footwork. If you don’t have the quickness to properly move your feet, you’re going to find yourself out of position.

Power

Generating power in the run game to open up holes, holding your base against massive nose tackles, and keeping your balance when passing off a block are just a few ways that power is important for a lineman. It isn’t all about bench reps, power is usually generated from the core and lower body.

Frame

Guard prospects are big. But not all 315 pounders carry their weight the same way. While an offensive tackle prospect requires length in his frame, and interior offensive lineman needs broad shoulders and thick legs to keep a powerful base and keep defenders in front of him.

Overall Opinion of the 2025 G Class

The guard class has seen a lot of movement over the last couple of months, and analysts are all over the place regarding the second tier of prospects and which prospects should be classified as a guard. The strength of interior offensive line groups often depends on how many tackles kick inside, and that’s the case once again this year with prospects like Jonah Savaiinaea, Armand Membou, and Marcus Mbow.

The top of the class seems pretty average, but the late round depth is solid. There are more interior offensive linemen with expiring eligibility than ever before, and you can tell. There will be plenty of good guards available in undrafted free agency.