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We’re through the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff and bowl season is wrapping up. Most of these prospects have finished putting out tape in their college careers, so it’s time for me to officially unveil my updated position rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Today I’m ranking my top 10 offensive tackles, and this is unfortunately one of the weakest position groups in the class. With no blue-chip prospects (or any that fall in my top 10 overall) and not a ton of depth, it’s a tough year to need an upgrade at the tackle spot.
The league is always looking for offensive linemen, so expect some of these players to be drafted higher than they might normally grade out. Still, there are two easy first-rounders in this group and a couple of exciting Day 2 developmental prospects, so it’s not a complete wash.
If you’d like to check out my other updated position rankings, you can do so below:
A four-star recruit and local Utah kid, Fano started as a true freshman for the Utes, mostly at left tackle. He transitioned to the right side in 2024 as a sophomore and had a sensational season, earning consensus first-team All-Big 12 recognition and establishing himself as a top draft prospect. Fano continued his ascension as a junior, once again being named consensus first-team All-Big 12 and also being recognized as a first-team All-American.
Measuring at 6-6, 302 pounds, Fano stands out as an elite mover at the tackle position. His change-of-direction skills and fluidity are otherworldly, and he routinely puts them to use in the run game. When in space, he can redirect and connect on blocks most tackles simply can’t, and Utah frequently took advantage of this by using him as a lead blocker and pulling him around on lots of power and counter runs. Fano possesses monstrous strength in his upper half, particularly his arms, and he is a devastating drive blocker who creates immediate displacement at the line of scrimmage, driving defenders back and decimating the defense’s ability to hold the line in short-yardage situations.
This combination of agility and power shows up in Fano’s pass protection as well. He has a natural kickslide that generates easy movement without overcommitting to either side. When outflanked or initially beaten, he can recover with incredible quickness, staying engaged on the block and buying his quarterback more time. Fano is already a veteran of the game despite his young age, handling stunts and blitzes with ease and executing complex blocking schemes without missing a beat. Offensive line coaches will love his demeanor on the field, as he finishes blocks through the whistle on every rep.
Fano didn’t take the jump I wanted to see this year in his technical refinement in pass protection. His hand usage is still inconsistent and he allows defenders to get into his chest too easily, nullifying...
