2026 NFL combine: Spencer Fano headlines OL invitees, rankings

Nick Brinkerhoff and Ayrton Ostly, USA TODAYSun, March 1, 2026 at 11:02 AM UTC

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2026 NFL combine: Spencer Fano headlines OL invitees, rankings

It's not much, but it's honest work.

That's the life for offensive lineman, who do a lot of hard work without getting any of the credit. The group of five up front aren't throwing or catching touchdowns, but they are often the reason for winning or losing a game. Now, the next wave of stars is set to enter the league with the 2026 NFL Draft looming.

Drills and testing will give teams a closer look at the skills these players showcased during the college football season. Depending on how well it goes, they might end up protecting your franchise quarterback in 2026 and beyond.

A total of 56 offensive lineman were invited to the NFL combine this year, one of the last stops before hearing their names called at the draft in April.

Here's a look at which offensive lineman are invited to the NFL combine this year plus USA TODAY Sports' Ayrton Ostly provides his top 10 rankings at the position in 2026:

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Chris Adams, Memphis

Austin Barber, Florida

Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern

Markel Bell, Miami

Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Jude Bowry, Boston College

Parker Brailsford, Alabama

Joshua Braun, Kentucky

Travis Burke, Memphis

Jager Burton, Kentucky

DJ Campbell, Texas

Fernando Carmona, Arkansas

Kage Casey, Boise State

Pat Coogan, Indiana

Anez Cooper, Miami

Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M

Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas

J.C. Davis, Illinois

Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA

Gennings Dunker, Iowa

Fa'alili Fa'amoe, Wake Forest

Spencer Fano, Utah

Jalen Farmer, Kentucky

Monroe Freeling, Georgia

Matt Gulbin, Michigan State

Alex Harkey, Oregon

Sam Hecht, Kansas State

Alan Herron, Maryland

Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Logan Jones, Iowa

Connor Lew, Auburn

Caleb Lomu, Utah

Francis Mauigoa, Miami

Blake Miller, Clemson

Micah Morris, Georgia

Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma

Brian Parker II, Duke

Diego Pounds, Mississippi

Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon

Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Ar'maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M

Jaeden Roberts, Alabama

Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame

Drew Shelton, Penn State

Jake Slaughter, Florida

Beau Stephens, Iowa

Logan Taylor, Boston College

Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern

Keagen Trost, Missouri

Dillon Wade, Auburn

Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame

Carver Willis, Washington

Jeremiah Wright, Auburn

Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M

2026 NFL Draft: Top OL1. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Scouting report: Fano brings experience at both left tackle (2023) and right tackle (2024-25) for the Utes in his career. His athleticism and footwork, paired with hand strength, make him our top tackle prospect in the class. His lean frame at 6-foot-6 and 308 pounds may give pause to keeping him on the outside against stronger pass rushers. His relentless motor offers a lot to like, though.

2. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

Scouting report: Mauigoa offers years of experience at right tackle with a powerful frame and very strong hands at 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds. His body control and anchor make him a great fit in pass protection. His footwork may ultimately move him inside to guard but he has a very high floor at either position with a mauling presence coaches would love in the run game.

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3. Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State

Scouting report: Ioane is by far the top interior offensive line prospect in a class full of starting-caliber prospects. His size (6-foot-3, 335 pounds) and very good athleticism made him one of the bright spots in a disappointing year for the Nittany Lions offense. His physicality in the run game and anchor in pass protection should make him a plug-and-play starter in the trenches.

4. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Scouting report: There just aren't a lot of humans that move like Proctor does at 6-foot-7 and 360 pounds. That size and power could keep him on the outside for some teams or have them instead take the Mekhi Becton route and move him inside. He needs to improve his discipline and consistency as a blocker, given how much leverage he gives up at his size.

5. Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

Scouting report: Great mover at his size with discipline and ideal football IQ. He's a bit lean like his teammate Fano but experienced at left tackle. Early on in his development with plenty of room to grow. Could become the best tackle in the class thanks to his natural movement abilities at his size.

6. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

Scouting report: Tiernan has spent the last three years at left tackle for the Wildcats and hasn't missed a snap in four years. He offers elite size at 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds with solid arm length, giving him an ideal frame for pass protection. He allowed just 13 pressures on 430 pass blocking snaps in 2025; that's the same as he did on 467 snaps in 2024. He's technically sound and could be a plug-and-play starter as a rookie.

7. Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Scouting report: Huge, powerful frame that shows up with a great anchor in pass protection. Went from 21 pressures allowed in 2024 to nine in 2025. Good initial quickness off the snap should ensure he stays in front of faster edge rushers. Needs to improve his hand usage and upright playing style in order to last as more than a swing tackle in the NFL.

8. Gennings Dunker, IOL, Iowa

Scouting report: Standout blocker in the run game with NFL-level power and nastiness to finish blocks off with his play strength. Brings that to pass blocking but can be limited laterally against faster rushers. Needs to improve his hand usage and pad level at times. Will likely end up best at guard in the NFL.

9. Emmanuel Pregnon, IOL, Oregon

Scouting report: Transferred from USC to Oregon in 2025 and immediately took a step. Set a career-low in pressures despite playing extra games due to playoff. Good length at an ideal size with strong hands and anchor for both pass protection and run blocking. Demeanor that coaches will like at the NFL level. Not a plus athlete, which may limit his fit in certain offenses.

10. Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M

Scouting report: Played RT in 2023 before moving to guard in 2024 and 2025. Athletic mover off the snap with impressively light feet for his size. Good hand placement. Hips can sometimes open too quickly. Two sacks allowed in the last two years combined.

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