Solidifying a complete offensive line is one of the hardest challenges for an NFL front office to complete.
While fans may not enjoy when their favorite team selects a "boring" o-lineman, the position group can unlock the full potential of a quarterback and an entire offense.
This year's draft features a few linemen worthy of a first-round pick. Miami's Francis Mauigoa, Georgia's Monroe Freeling, and Utah's Spencer Fano have separated themselves from the group and will most likely be drafted within the first 20 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Let's take a look at the odds in a close race between the three behemoths to be the first offensive lineman selected:
Odds on First Offensive Lineman Drafted in 2026 NFL Draft
Francis Mauigoa | -240 |
Monroe Freeling | +400 |
Spencer Fano | +500 |
Kadyn Proctor | +1600 |
Olaivavega Ioane | +3000 |
Blake Miller | +12500 |
Caleb Lomu | +15000 |
Mauigoa (-240) is the favorite to be the first offensive lineman selected in this year's draft.
With similar measurables to Penei Sewell, he's a smaller, but athletic, tackle prospect that should continue to be able to play the OT position in the NFL. He can smother pass rushers in the pass game with his quick lateral feet should be able to get out in space in the run game.
Freeling (+400) has skyrocketed up boards after lighting up the combine with his supreme length, size, and athleticism as a right tackle.
He only played one season as a starter at Georgia, but he has everything needed to become one of the league's best tackles.
Fano (+500) is also very athletic and has quick feet to be a terrific blocker while pulling, reaching, or climbing through each level of the defense.
If Fano bulks up around his torso and chest, he could also be a starter in the NFL at tackle from Day 1.
Kadyn Proctor (+1600) was a highly-touted high school recruit and is a massive human standing at 6'7, 352 lbs, but he has slower foot speed compared to the top three prospects.
The rest of the o-line prospects are longshots to be the first lineman selected. Ioane (+3000) is an elite guard prospect from Penn State, but the NFL significantly values the tackle position more.
Illinois offensive tackle Blake Miller (+12500) closes out the favorites.
Caleb Lomu (+15000) was Fano's teammate at Utah and is also a tackle prospect.
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All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
