Complete 2026 NFL Draft G Rankings:
You are currently viewing our guard rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 2026 guard class doesn’t have many big names, but will almost certainly have great depth.
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.
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(Last Updated: April 21, 2025)
1. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
LG | 6’5″ | 315 lbs | 6th Year
Emmanuel Pregnon Preseason Scouting Report
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Emmanuel Pregnon 2024 Stats
13 games: 0 sacks allowed, 4 hits allowed, 10 hurries allowed, 97.5% pass block success, 1 penalty
2. Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M
RG/LG | 6’5″ | 330 lbs | 6th Year
Ar’maj Reed-Adams Preseason Scouting Report
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Ar’maj Reed-Adams 2024 Stats
12 games: 1 sack allowed, 1 hit allowed, 8 hurries allowed, 97.2% pass block success, 11 penalties
3. Xavier Hill, Colorado
LG | 6’4″ | 320 lbs | 6th Year
Xavier Hill Preseason Scouting Report
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Xavier Hill 2024 Stats
13 games: 2 sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 12 hurries allowed, 97.3% pass block success, 3 penalties
4. Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
RG | 6’5″ | 320 lbs | 5th Year
Jaeden Roberts Preseason Scouting Report
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Jaeden Roberts 2024 Stats
12 games: 1 sack allowed, 0 hits allowed, 10 hurries allowed, 95.7% pass block success, 4 penalties
5. Jager Burton, Kentucky
LG/C | 6’4″ | 315 lbs | 5th Year
Jager Burton Preseason Scouting Report
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Jager Burton 2024 Stats
10 games: 2 sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 4 hurries allowed, 96.5% pass block success, 2 penalties
6. DJ Campbell, Texas
RG | 6’3″ | 330 lbs | 4th Year
DJ Campbell Preseason Scouting Report
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DJ Campbell 2024 Stats
16 games: 3 sacks allowed, 2 hits allowed, 10 hurries allowed, 96.7% pass block success, 7 penalties
7. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
LG | 6’4″ | 345 lbs | 4th Year
Olaivavega Ioane Preseason Scouting Report
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Olaivavega Ioane 2024 Stats
16 games: 0 sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 16 hurries allowed, 96.6% pass block success, 3 penalties
8. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
LG | 6’5″ | 320 lbs | 3rd Year
Chase Bisontis Preseason Scouting Report
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Chase Bisontis 2024 Stats
10 games: 1 sack allowed, 0 hits allowed, 9 hurries allowed, 96.4% pass block success, 8 penalties
9. Jacob Sexton, Oklahoma
LG/LT | 6’6″ | 320 lbs | 4th Year
Jacob Sexton Preseason Scouting Report
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Jacob Sexton 2024 Stats
8 games: 4 sacks allowed, 3 hits allowed, 11 hurries allowed, 94.1% pass block success, 4 penalties
10. Josh Braun, Kentucky
RG | 6’6″ | 345 lbs | 6th Year
Josh Braun Preseason Scouting Report
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Josh Braun 2024 Stats
12 games: 1 sack allowed, 2 hits allowed, 7 hurries allowed, 97.9% pass block success, 4 penalties
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Guard Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Pregnon | Oregon | 6th | 6'5" | 315 |
| 2 | Ar'maj Reed-Adams | Texas A&M | 6th | 6'5" | 330 |
| 3 | Xavier Hill | Colorado | 6th | 6'4" | 320 |
| 4 | Jaeden Roberts | Alabama | 5th | 6'5" | 320 |
| 5 | Jager Burton | Kentucky | 5th | 6'4" | 315 |
| 6 | DJ Campbell | Texas | 4th | 6'3" | 330 |
| 7 | Olaivavega Ioane | Penn State | 4th | 6'4" | 345 |
| 8 | Chase Bisontis | Texas A&M | 3rd | 6'5" | 320 |
| 9 | Jacob Sexton | Oklahoma | 4th | 6'6" | 320 |
| 10 | Josh Braun | Kentucky | 6th | 6'6" | 345 |
| 11 | Damieon George Jr. | Florida | 6th | 6'6" | 345 |
| 12 | Walker Parks | Clemson | 6th | 6'5" | 315 |
| 13 | Cayden Green | Missouri | 3rd | 6'5" | 315 |
| 14 | Beau Stephens | Iowa | 5th | 6'6" | 320 |
| 15 | Hunter Zambrano | Texas Tech | 6th | 6'5" | 300 |
| 16 | Ben Coleman | Arizona State | 7th | 6'3" | 325 |
| 17 | Daniel King | North Carolina | 5th | 6'5" | 340 |
| 18 | Marcellus Marshall | Minnesota | 6th | 6'5" | 310 |
| 19 | Giovanni El-Hadi | Michigan | 5th | 6'5" | 310 |
| 20 | Febechi Nwaiwu | Oklahoma | 5th | 6'4" | 340 |
| 21 | Matthew Bedford | Oregon | 7th | 6'6" | 310 |
| 22 | Dillon Wade | Auburn | 6th | 6'4" | 290 |
| 23 | Omar Aigbedion | Baylor | 4th | 6'3" | 310 |
| 24 | Vinny Sciury | Texas Tech | 6th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 25 | Jalen St. John | Purdue | 6th | 6'5" | 330 |
| 26 | Jeremiah Wright | Auburn | 6th | 6'5" | 340 |
| 27 | Kahlil Benson | Indiana | 6th | 6'6" | 310 |
| 28 | Keylan Rutledge | Georgia Tech | 4th | 6'4" | 310 |
| 29 | Evan Beerntsen | Northwestern | 7th | 6'4" | 300 |
| 30 | Weylin Lapuaho | BYU | 4th | 6'4" | 310 |
| 31 | Josh Thompson | LSU | 5th | 6'5" | 300 |
| 32 | Jacob Rizy | Florida State | 6th | 6'5" | 305 |
| 33 | Logan Parr | SMU | 6th | 6'4" | 315 |
| 34 | Patrick Kutas | Ole Miss | 4th | 6'5" | 315 |
| 35 | Pat McMurtrie | James Madison | 7th | 6'5" | 305 |
| 36 | Makilan Thomas | Arkansas State | 5th | 6'3" | 315 |
| 37 | Carver Willis | Washington | 6th | 6'5" | 290 |
| 38 | Ty'Kieast Crawford | West Virginia | 6th | 6'5" | 325 |
| 39 | Tyler Johnson | Colorado | 7th | 6'5" | 320 |
| 40 | Mark Petry | Syracuse | 7th | 6'4" | 300 |
| 41 | Zane Herring | South Florida | 6th | 6'5" | 320 |
| 42 | JB Nelson | Penn State | 6th | 6'5" | 325 |
| 43 | Lawrence Hattar | Michigan | 6th | 6'4" | 315 |
| 44 | Tyler Brown | Colorado | 7th | 6'3" | 310 |
| 45 | Tyler Doty | Buffalo | 6th | 6'5" | 330 |
| 46 | Deondre Buford | Cincinnati | 6th | 6'3" | 315 |
| 47 | Jordan Spasojevic-Moko | California | 6th | 6'6" | 325 |
| 48 | Jabari Brooks | UCF | 6th | 6'3" | 335 |
| 49 | MarKendrick Beall | Sam Houston State | 5th | 6'4" | 330 |
| 50 | Sterling Porcher | Vanderbilt | 6th | 6'4" | 315 |
| 51 | Ernesto Nava | UC-Davis | 6th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 52 | Tommy Matheson | Boston College | 5th | 6'3" | 310 |
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Traits That Make a Guard 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.
2026 G Draft Prospects FAQs
Who is the best G in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The best G in the 2026 NFL Draft entering the season is Emmanuel Pregnon, who transferred from USC to Oregon in the offseason. Pregnon allowed 0 sacks this past season thanks to his power and ability to move laterally.
How good is the guard draft class in 2026?
The 2026 guard draft class is looking weaker than average, but there’s a lot of time for that to change. There aren’t too many young stars as many teams are opting to address interior offensive line needs through the transfer portal instead of developing their young talent.
