The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 offensive linemen in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:
Popular annual debate with broad-chested, short-armed blockers: Do you want a good tackle or an All-Pro guard? Still improving after 33 starts at left tackle. Fundamentally sound hand usage and footwork to combat speed and power rushers.
One season at guard and one at left tackle added up to one quarterback hit on 925 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. Awareness serves him better against twists and stunts than against pure power. Needs to build strength.
Former basketball player displays lateral quickness and body control when jumping to the edge. Will finish run blocks into the dirt. Aggressiveness can be used against him. Nineteen starts at left tackle, including 15 without a sack allowed or holding penalty last season.
Swallows up rushers who get too close to his chest. Played with an edge at right tackle. Ability to neutralize the draft’s top defensive prospect, Alabama’s Will Anderson, in one-on-one matchup left scouts drooling. Tendency to bend knees too stiffly.
People-mover in the run game due to explosive power. Played a penalty-free 2022 season and didn’t allow a sack on 1,500 career pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. Quicker interior rushers could get him off-balance.
How early is too early to draft a center? Made all the calls at line of scrimmage, and anchors so that he is rarely knocked out of position. Plug-and-play starter, especially in a zone-scheme run-heavy offense.
Former walk-on tight end plays with the ruggedness that oozes through his missing two front teeth. Searches out second-level blocks and drives linebackers out of gaps. Short arms leave him susceptible to holding penalties when he gets beat.
Quebec native was a four-year starter on both ends of the line, but is gaining steam pre-draft as teams consider a move to guard because he opens up running lanes. Showed scheme versatility. Technician with his hands.
Experienced guard and center was a boulder even against the best interior pass-rushers he faced in college. Zero sacks allowed last season. Senior Bowl standout establishes a nasty temperament by looking for block after block until the whistle.
Man or mountain? Forget about overpowering Jones, and getting around his long wingspan isn’t easy, either. Allowed pressure on 1.2 percent of his snaps as a 25-game starter at right tackle. Can get twisted around by athletic rushers.
OG/C Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin, 6-6, 313 pounds
Taller than the prototypical center, and could be moved to guard. Athleticism shows up when asked to pull. Thickness, strength and football IQ expected from Wisconsin-bred offensive linemen. Can get knocked off-balance.
OT Anton Harrison, Oklahoma, 6-4, 315 pounds
Relies on instincts, long arms and pocket awareness to overcome some athletic limitations. Struggles to recover when beat with a first move, which is surprising after three years of experience on the left side. Could slip to second round.
OT/OG Joey Fisher, Shepherd, 6-4, 296 pounds
Broke his hand in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, invited to Senior Bowl, but was snubbed by NFL Combine. Bench-pressed 40 reps at 225 pounds. Plays with something to prove. Other offensive lineman have handled jump in competition from Division II.