The 2025 NFL Draft is here and it boasts a strong offensive linemen class, with several prospects showcasing their elite athleticism, strength, versatility, and technicality. The group features many Day 1 starters and high-ceiling players capable of anchoring offensive lines. There are various teams across the NFL who are in dire need of a good O-Line. They are extremely valuable to team, as we saw with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, who had arguably the best O-line, which helped them win the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.
Teams such as the Chicago Bears, desperately need better quality offensive linemen because if a team cannot protect their quarterback, it will be extremely tough to win games. While some players could be chosen very quickly in the draft, there are a lot of other O-lines, further in the draft, that could be a hit or miss. With that said, let us take a look at the top 5 offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
Campbell is arguably the best offensive linemen in this year’s draft class, and rightfully so. He played three seasons with LSU, a program that is known to produce a lot of elite talent in the NFL. Campbell is a elite and refined blocker, who is already a top-10 lock in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is a athletic left tackle, and he allowed just 5 sacks across 2553 snaps across three season. Campbell’s play on the field earned him team captain status, and he was selected to the 2024 First-Team All-America, and the 2024 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.
LSU LT Will Campbell on having short arms: “It’s something I’ve heard since I was 14 years old. The school I just went to, they said the same thing about me.” pic.twitter.com/zgk5p1S89u
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) April 23, 2025
Membou is arguably the second best offensive linemen in this year’s draft class. For an offensive tackle, Membou’s body fat percentage stands at 18 percent, which allows him to jump 32 inches in vertical, and squat right around 600 pounds! His physical attributes alone makes him an intriguing prospect, which had the NFL scouts extremely impressed. He elevated his game every season, and earned himself Second Team All-SEC honors.
Banks Jr. was the cornerstone of the Texas Longhorns’ offensive line. He had an outstanding season in 2024 winning both the Lombardi Trophy and the Outland Trophy. He’s a technically sound player, who allowed his team to consistently cross 500 yards, and has won multiple awards including multiple All-American selections, and was the finalist for the Joe Moore award.
Kelvin Banks Jr is a true technician with elite movement skills.
— PFF (@PFF) April 8, 2025
With just 4 sacks allowed in over 1,500 pass-blocking snaps, his footwork and explosiveness make him one of the draft’s top tackles. pic.twitter.com/Q0JpDrFpyZ
Zabel maintained his athleticism despite transforming to 300 pounds, and he is an extremely versatile player who can play multiple positions on the offensive line. However, the most impressive stat about him is his 36 consecutive games of his career, displaying outstanding consistency and durability.
Josh Simmons played his college football for Ohio State and had established himself as one of the best amongst his peers. However, a knee injury sidelined him for the season in 2024, and despite playing in just 6 games, he was selected to the Third Team All-Big Ten honors. This just proves how dominant he was playing for the Buckeyes, and when he is healthy, Simmons showed that he is one of the best O-Line in his class.
One of the Draft’s biggest curiosities is #OSU OT Josh Simmons, a sure first-round talent coming off a patellar tendon rupture in October. While opinions vary, teams were impressed with where he was at Combine rechecks. He squatted 225 in April. He’s already doing sled work. It’s… pic.twitter.com/LCqjLDBTsl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2025
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