2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Guard

8/19/23: Truss was the starting left guard for the Bulldogs in 2022 and had a strong season. He was a reliable interior pass protector and an effective run blocker. With his size, weight and length, Truss is a massive interior blocker. It will be interesting to see if Georgia moves him to tackle in 2023.

8/19/23: Ratledge was a rock-solid blocker for Georgia in the 2022 season. He locked down the right guard position after being injured in 2021. Ratledge has big size and legit play strength. It will be interesting to see if Ratledge is capable of moving to tackle.

8/19/23: Beebe was an offensive tackle for a couple of seasons before settling in as a guard in 2022. He was superb in pass protection, not allowing a sack while being a steady run blocker for Deuce Vaughn. Beebe will enter the NFL with a lot of experience and developed technique.

8/19/23: Limmer was a steady interior blocker for the Razorbacks during the past few seasons. As a senior, it would help him to show more strength and add some weight to his frame for the NFL.

8/19/23: As an underclassman, Frazier was a good blocker for West Virginia, starting his freshman season at guard before moving to center as a sophomore. Frazier did not allow a sack during his freshman season at guard before giving up three sacks in 2021. In 2022, he was the starting center and allowed only one sack all season. Center could be Frazier’s best fit in the NFL.

8/19/23: Banks had an impressive debut as a freshman, starting at left tackle for the Longhorns. He was a steady run blocker and showed the potential to be a pass protector. With a quality skill set, Banks has upside and could be a riser for his draft class. Banks is candidate to move inside to guard as well.

8/19/23: While playing for Alabama, Cohen saw only 27 snaps as a backup in 2020, but he was still an All-SEC Freshman Team selection. In 2021, Cohen won the starting left guard spot and played well for Alabama. He did a very good job of opening holes for Brian Robinson and was consistent at protecting Bryce Young. After the 2022 season, Cohen transferred to Miami. He has a good skill set and could rise in 2023.

8/19/23: Tate was having a solid 2022 season before suffering a season-ending injury in Clemson’s mid-November game against Miami. Tate showed improvement and upside in his second season as a starter. If he can consistently build on that growth, he could be a riser for his draft class.

8/19/23: Jones could have entered the 2023 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his final season of eligibility. In 2022, his run blocking was ahead of his pass protection. Jones has quality size for the next level and the potential to rise if he improves in his final season.

8/19/23: Monheim has been a versatile blocker for the Trojans, starting at guard and right tackle. Monheim could improve now that he has a year of starting experience. For the NFL, it would help Monheim to gain some weight and get stronger.

8/19/23: Putnam enters his senior year having been a 3-year starter for the Tigers. He played guard for the Tigers in 2020 and 2021 before taking over as the starting center in 2022. Putnam improved over each season, and while center could be his best position for the next level, he offers interior flexibility for playing guard or serving as the man in the middle.

8/19/23: Dalcourt was the starting center for Alabama in 2022 and had good season. He showed improvement over his first year as a starter in 2021. In the middle of the line, Dalcourt was a consistent pass protector who did a nice job of helping to keep a clean pocket. Dalcourt has some size and length issues that could make him a center only for the NFL.

8/19/23: Jurgens was the starting center for the Demon Deacons for the past two seasons. As a senior, Jurgens may move to guard, but with his height, he could be a guard/center flex backup to start out his pro career. It would help Jurgens to add strength for taking on NFL defensive linemen.