2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Tackle

8/19/23: Fashanu could have been in the running to be the top offensive line prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft before deciding to return to Happy Valley. He has excellent size to go along with quickness and athleticism. Fashanu has the potential to be special.

8/19/23: Suamataia was a top recruit who landed at Oregon and redshirted. In 2022, Suamataia transferred to BYU, where he broke out, including not allowing a sack all season. Suamataia has shocking speed and athleticism for an edge blocker of his size. Another big season could make Suamataia a high first-rounder in his draft class.

8/19/23: Mims was a backup and rotational player for Georgia, but he could become a star in 2023. Manning right tackle for Georgia, Mims is a giant monster who has very little body fat and is a unique physical specimen with size, speed and athleticism. Team sources say Mims has 11.2-inch hands and 36-inch arms, as well as quickness. They call his physical body similar to Tyron Smith’s. NFL team evaluators say they want to see Mims get more physical and nasty in 2023 because he plays like the big kid on the playground who doesn’t want to hurt anybody. Mims has a great skill set could be a star and fast riser for the 2024 NFL Draft.

8/19/23: Alt broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a freshman and has started 21 straight contests on the blind side. Alt started out his career playing some tight end for the Notre Dame before settling in at left tackle. He has good size and length to block on the edge. Handling speed rushers and playing with good leverage will be points of emphasis for Alt as a senior.

8/19/23: Latham put together an excellent 2022 season at right tackle for the Crimson Tide. He was steady in pass protection and reliable in the ground game. On the year, he allowed two sacks, 11 pressures and two hits, plus had 10 penalties. Latham’s length and size give him the potential to be a good edge protector in the pros. Latham is projected to take over at left tackle as a junior in 2023 thanks to Tyler Steen moving on to the NFL. Latham rotated in for Alabama as a freshman, and he has a good skill set with huge upside.

8/19/23: Nelson started at left tackle for the Badgers in 2022, but he could also get consideration as a right tackle for the pros. Nelson has started at guard and tackle for the Badgers. Given his height and length, Nelson could fit as a starting tackle in the NFL. If he does well against speed rushers in 2023, he could really rise.

8/19/23: In 2022, Parks had a solid season at left tackle for Clemson. He broke into the starting lineup as a true sophomore in 2021, taking the snaps at right tackle for the Tigers. His run blocking is ahead of his pass protection, but he has upside and should improve as he gains experience and develops strength.

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: The 2023 season will be the third straight year of Barton starting at left tackle for Duke. He has shown improvement over each season. Barton has quality technique and plays with good leverage. Depending on his length, he could be a candidate to move inside to guard as a pro. It would help Barton to add some strength.

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: Campbell improved over the course of the 2022 season and ended up being a solid blind- side protector for Jayden Daniels. With good size and upside, Campbell could be a riser during his upperclassman years.

8/19/23: Foster enters the 2023 season having made 26 straight starts at left tackle. Team sources said they felt Foster needed improvement and made the right decision to return to Missouri for the 2023 season. Foster has good size, but he needs to improve his technique and grow more consistent.

8/19/23: Rucci is a big blocker with length, but he needs to earn a starting spot and play well to rise.