The calendar has officially turned to April, meaning all eyes are set on Green Bay, Wis., and the 2025 NFL Draft. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some expert breakdowns of the top prospects entering this year's draft, position by position:
Let's continue with the interior offensive linemen.
Names of Note
Tyler Booker - Alabama
Measurables
Height - 6'5"
Weight - 321 lbs
Arm - 34 ½"
Hand - 11"
Prospect Overview
Booker entered college as a five-star prospect and was Freshman All-SEC in 2022. He then was Second-team All-SEC in 2023 and First-team All-SEC and Second-team Associated Press All-American in 2024.
Rankings and Analysis
"Booker has some foot speed and balance issues that keep him from being a blue-chip prospect, but there is still a lot to like as a powerful, well-built, competitive and high football IQ guard prospect for a man/gap heavy run scheme."
"Two-year starter and team captain with elite physical traits. Booker is a downhill run blocker with average explosiveness into first contact, but he utilizes his size and power to overtake defenders in the second phase of the block… He's tough, smart and a top leader. The traits, football character and play strength will make him a good starter for a downhill, power-based attack.."
"Booker covers up defenders and gets some push in the run game. His footwork is sound on zone runs, and he takes sound angles working up to the second level. He is an outstanding competitor who plays with an edge and to the whistle.
Grey Zabel - North Dakota State
Measurables
Height - 6'6"
Weight - 312 lbs
Arm - 32"
Hand - 9 ½"
Prospect Overview
Zabel was named First-team Associated Press FCS All-American and First-team Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2024, starting all 16 games for the FCS champions.
Rankings and Analysis
"Zabel is a five-position lineman who brings everything but elite arm length to the position. He is an easy projected starter at center or guard for primarily a zone blocking scheme, but he is well-rounded enough to be run-game versatile.
"Tough-guy profile on this prospect coming out of North Dakota State. Zabel has an NFL frame with room for additional mass and possesses a good starting point in terms of his play strength. He has to play with really quick hands and good feet in order to compensate for short arms that make sustaining blocks and controlling pass rushers more challenging."
"Zabel started 41 games over five seasons at left tackle, right tackle, left guard and right guard. His 9-foot-3 broad jump is outstanding for an interior offensive lineman, and that lower body explosiveness shows up on tape. He fires off the ball, lifts defenders and gets some push in the run game. He is effective at combination blocking and working up to the second level."
Donovan Jackson - Ohio State
Measurables
Height - 6'4"
Weight - 315 lbs
Arm - 33 ½"
Hand - 9 ⅞"
Prospect Overview
Jackson committed to Ohio State as the number one guard prospect in the country. He was Second-team All-Big Ten Conference in 2022 and First-team All-Big Ten in 2023 and 2024. He was also named Second-team Associated Press All-American in 2024.
Rankings and Analysis
"Jackson isn't the flashiest player, but his footwork, technique and leadership give him Day 1 starter potential."
"Broad-framed three-year starter with core power and leg drive to hold the line of scrimmage or change it. He can stick and sustain in-line or on the second level and is a plus finisher. Jackson has the athleticism for all tasks as an outside-zone blocker. He is also able to accelerate and lead the way on long pulls or counters… Overall, Jackson has the measurables, power and movement for any scheme as a starting guard.
"Jackson started 30 games at left guard and nine games at left tackle at Ohio State. He covers up defenders and gets some push in the run game. Jackson is also quick enough to reach linebackers when he climbs to the second level and can get out in front when he pulls. He is tough to shake when he locks on in pass protection, and he can easily reset if he doesn't win with his hands initially.
Jared Wilson - Georgia
Measurables
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 310 lbs
Arm - 32 ⅜"
Hand - 10 ¾"
Prospect Overview
Wilson spent three seasons in a reserve role at Georgia before starting 12 games at center in 2024 and being named Second-team All-SEC.
Rankings and Analysis
"Wilson may be just a one-year starter, but he has the movement skills to be a starting center in the NFL if he can continue to improve his IQ and anticipation with more snaps."
"He's athletic and should continue improving with additional experience but will need help from bigger guards next to him. He plays with inside hands and decent core strength in both phases but would benefit from better strain and a finisher's mentality. He's rangy and agile in protection and was rarely bull-rushed. Wilson could be targeted by teams in the middle rounds of the draft."
"Wilson started for one year at Georgia and has a high ceiling. He ran by far the fastest 40 (4.84 seconds) and tied for the second-fastest 10-yard split (1.72 seconds) out of all offensive lineman at the combine. His broad jump and short shuttle also ranked in the top five. Wilson is already an effective pass blocker and has the tools to get even better. He gets set quickly, mirrors well and can press defender off his frame when he gets his hands inside.
Tate Ratledge - Georgia
Measurables
Height - 6'6 ½"
Weight - 308 lbs
Arm - 32 ¼"
Hand - 10 ⅜"
Prospect Overview
Ratledge was named First-team All-SEC in both 2023 and 2024 and was Second-team Associated Press All-American in 2023 and Third-team Associated Press All-American in 2024.
Rankings and Analysis
"Ratledge isn't the most dynamic athlete, but his solid pass-blocking technique and downhill power in the run game give him a chance to be a starter in the NFL."
"A three-year starting right guard with a relatively safe floor, Ratledge plays with a dirt-dog mentality. His pad level is too high, but he mauls his way into early advantages in the run game. He has strong hands and uses them effectively to control and sustain his block. …Ratledge's mentality and toughness should help him become a solid starter fairly quickly.
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No. 1: DE Abdul Carter, Penn State
No. 2: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado
No. 3: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
No. 4: DT Mason Graham, Michigan
No. 5: EDGE Jalon Walker, Georgia
No. 6: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
No. 7: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
No. 8: QB Cam Ward, Miami
No. 9: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
No. 10: OT Will Campbell, LSU
No. 11: CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
No. 12: OT Armand Membou, Missouri
No. 13: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
No. 14: CB Will Johnson, Michigan
No. 15: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
No. 16: WR Matthew Golden, Texas
No. 17: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
No. 18: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
No. 19: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
No. 20: IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama
No. 21: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
No. 23: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
No. 23: DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
No. 24: IOL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
No. 25: EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
No. 26: EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
No. 27: EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
No. 28: DT Walter Nolen, Mississippi
No. 29: S Malaki Starks, Georgia
No. 30: DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
No. 31: OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
No. 32: TE Mason Taylor, LSU
No. 33: WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
No. 34: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
No. 35: CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
No. 36: QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
No. 37: OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
No. 38: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
No. 39: OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
No. 40: CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
No. 41: IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
No. 42: CB Trey Amos, Mississippi
No. 43: TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
No. 44: LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
No. 45: RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
No. 46: EDGE Landon Jackson, Arkansas
No. 47: DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
No. 48: OT Marcus Mbow, Purdue
No. 49: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
No. 50: CB Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
