NFL Draft Rankings 2024: Interior offensive line

This interior offensive line class might not stack up to the tackle class, but it has a lot of quality players. It lacks elite top-end talent, but has prospects who will start early in their careers and play at a high level.

1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

What he does well: There isn’t much that Jackson Powers-Johnson does poorly when you flip on the tape. He played guard in 2022 at a high level and took his game to a new level in 2023 when he moved to center. He is a powerful, smart player who has a tough demeanor and great technique. He is an excellent pass blocker and run blocker.

Where he can Improve: If there are holes in JPJ’s game, they’re physical limitations. Powers-Johnson is only good, not great, athlete and lacks prototypical length. It rarely shows up as a problem on tape, but it could be more challenging for him in the pros.

Pro Comparison: Cody Whitehair

2. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State

What he does well: Cooper Beebe has almost 3,000 offensive snaps to his name for his college career. He is one of the most experienced, most consistent players in the draft. He is a great mover downhill and does a great job in pass protection. He might not be a flashy player, but he is the type of guy who gets underdrafted and probably starts in the NFL for a decade.

Where he can Improve: Like mentioned, Beebe is not a flashy player and his ceiling is probably lower than a lot of his peers. But the player teams get now is a very good one.

Pro Comparison: Kevin Zeitler

3. Zach Frazier, West Virginia

What he does well: Tough, strong center with a physical playing style and a wrestling background. Frazier comes with a ton of experience and should be a plug and play type in the NFL.

Where he can Improve: Frazier has short arms that failed him against bigger, quicker interior linemen. He continues to learn to compensate with quickness and more consistent technique, but it could show up as a problem in the NFL.

Pro Comparison: Tyler Biadasz

4. Christian Haynes, Connecticut

What he does well: What jumps off the tape immediately is Christian Haynes movement skills. He looks very natural in space and might have been the best athlete on the UConn football team for the last four years while he started at right guard the whole time. He does a great job with positioning in the run game and is a very steady pass protector.

Where he can Improve: Haynes is not a power player. His game hinges on finesse and technique more so than physicality. When he is challenged by stronger defenders, he can be exposed. It is not for lack of talent, it is just a mentality and style issue.

Pro Comparison: Steve Avila

5. Zak Zinter, Michigan

What he does well: Zak Zinter is one of those players that is boring in a good way. He was a steady, reliable presence on the Michigan offensive line for years. He has very good size at guard, with long strong arms and a mean punch. He is unafraid to get physical in the trenches and can really bully defenders.

Where he can Improve: Zinter is an average athlete, which caps his ceiling. Also, crucially, he suffered a season ending injury late in the 2023 season and his recovery really determines his pro-outlook.

Pro Comparison: Graham Glascow

The Rest

6. Christian Mahogany, Boston College
7. Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia
8. Beaux Limmer, Arkansas
9. Mason McCormick, South Dakota State
10. Trevor Keegan, Michigan