2024 Offensive Line Rankings and Tiers – The WarDaddy Almanac

In football, the term “war daddy” describes a tough and talented player. On the offensive line, this is often used talking about a massive lineman with the strength and athleticism to dominate opponents. Typically, the more “war daddy’s” there are on an offensive line, the higher the unit ranks in the offensive line rankings.

The 2024 season is nearly upon us. It is the beginning of the end of the preseason and teams are almost done fine-tuning their offensive game plans and final 53-man rosters. Over the next few weeks, fantasy managers will be drafting their teams.

Given how much information everyone has access to, finding every edge imaginable is a sure way to prepare you to win your fantasy league. One area of fantasy football that is still relatively unknown is the players who are impacted by the performance of their offensive line.

Here at PlayerProfiler, we have that edge covered. Below is an initial ranking of all 32 offensive line units heading into the 2024 season. This ranking takes into account everything from starter talent to quality depth. It also weighs the importance of run blocking and pass protection. Most importantly, we will have offensive line rankings updated throughout the season. Check out the offensive line rankings below.

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Tier 1: The Elite Talents with Continuity

1. Detroit Lions

Taylor Decker, Graham Glasgow, Frank Ragnow, Kevin Zeitler, Penei Sewell

Key Depth: Colby Sorsdal (OT), Kayode Awosika (OG), Christian Mahogany (OG)

The Lions were arguably the most talented offensive line in 2023 yet found a way to upgrade the starting unit during the 2024 offseason.

Penei Sewell has officially entered the conversation of “best tackle in the NFL” entering his fourth season. He now has three seasons with 1,000+ snaps played and posted a career-high PFF grade (90.7), run blocking grade (93.1), and pass blocking grade (78.1) in his third season. He allowed just one sack and 20 pressures on 674 passing plays. Taylor Decker remains a steady force at left tackle. He finished his third season with a 74.0+ PFF grade despite allowing eight sacks and 38 pressures.

The Lions re-signed Graham Glasgow to serve as their left guard after he played very well in relief of Jonah Jackson and Halapoulivaati Vaitai during their injuries. Glasgow finished second on the offensive line in snaps played (1,061) and played all three interior positions. Detroit added stability at right guard as well. They signed Kevin Zeitler in free agency fresh off his ninth straight season with 900+ snaps and a 65.0+ PFF grade.

The glue of the unit is Frank Ragnow. Ragnow established himself as one of the top centers in the NFL. He’s now played at least 900 snaps with a 77.0 or higher PFF grade with one or fewer sacks and 18 or fewer pressures in four of the last five years.

Top Heavy

The talent of the starters pushes this team to the top of the list. However, there are concerns about their depth. Tackle Colby Sorsdal played just 253 snaps as a rookie and allowed 14 pressures on 132 passing downs. Interior lineman Kayode Awosika has played 450 inconsistent snaps through three seasons. 2024 sixth-round pick Christian Mahogany is a depth piece with upside that has questionable athleticism.

If the Lions stay healthy, they’ll once again dominate in the trenches. However, this team is far less equipped to handle an injury in 2024 now that Glasgow will find himself entrenched on the starting offensive line. Nevertheless, they still remain at the top of the offensive line rankings for 2024.

2. Indianapolis Colts

Bernhard Raimann, Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Braden Smith

Key Depth: Blake Freeland (OT), Danny Pinter (OG/OC), Tanor Bortolini (OC/OG), Matt Goncalves (OT)

The Colts’ offensive line struggled through injuries and inconsistencies a couple of seasons ago but had all of their key pieces rebound in 2023.

None of the Colts’ projected starters allowed more than four sacks or 35 pressures last season. Only one of their projected starters (right guard Will Fries) finished with a PFF grade below 70.0. Indianapolis had plenty of impressive performances, but none were better than second year left tackle Bernhard Raimann.

The Central Michigan product was solid as a rookie, finishing with a 73.3 PFF grade on 709 snaps in 2022. However, he took a major developmental step as a full-time starter in 2023. He logged 1,012 snaps and improved his PFF grade (82.7) and pass-blocking grade (81.3) while maintaining his strength as a run blocker (74.6). He logged nearly 200 more pass protection reps in his second season and allowed fewer sacks (4) and just seven more pressures (34) than his rookie season.

Indianapolis has the best offensive line depth in the NFL. Blake Freeland, a developmental rookie, showed solid flashes playing while right tackle Braden Smith was injured. Danny Pinter has logged over 600 career snaps at center and guard in his career. The Colts also used a third-round pick on a tackle prospect (Matt Goncalves) and a fourth-round pick on a center (Tanor Bortolini).

Goncalves

Goncalves played just 165 snaps in his final collegiate season but has experience at both left and right tackle. He allowed zero sacks and 15 pressures in his final two years. Bortolini spent his early years at Wisconsin moving between tackle and guard before finding a home at center in 2023. He allowed just one sack and eight hurries on 497 passing plays in his final season.

The Colts need to get a healthier season out of right tackle Braden Smith (575 snaps played in 2023) and center Ryan Kelly (882 snaps played), but have the depth needed to weather the storm if the veterans continue to miss time on the line. Few teams are set up for success should injuries hit like the Colts are in 2024. As a result, the Colts are ranked inside the top two in the offensive line rankings.

3. Atlanta Falcons

Jake Matthews, Matthew Bergeron, Drew Dalman, Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary

Key Depth: Storm Norton (OT)

The Falcons return their entire starting five offensive linemen coming off a strong 2023 season. All four of Atlanta’s starters played at least 800 snaps last year and three of them (Matthew Bergeron, Chris Lindstrom, and Jake Matthews) eclipsed 1,000 snaps played. Collectively, Atlanta’s projected starters enter 2024 with the highest average pass-blocking grade (67.6) and second-best run-blocking grade (74.8). This is a primary reason they are ranked this highly in the offensive line rankings.

Only one of Atlanta’s projected starters (Matthew Bergeron) finished with a PFF grade below 71.0 in 2023. He’s also the only lineman who allowed more than five sacks and 30 pressures. It’s also fair to assume that he will continue to grow at left guard after playing tackle during his college career at Syracuse.

Strength of the Unit

The strength of the unit is the right side of the line. Drew Dalman (82.3 PFF grade) has developed into a top-5 center as a run blocker, posting a 90.0 or higher run-blocking grade for the second time in three years. Chris Lindstrom is not only one of the best guards but one of the best linemen in the NFL. He has four straight seasons with 1,000 snaps played and a 77.0+ PFF grade. His skill in pass protection has improved over the last two seasons (five sacks and 24 pressures on 1,100+ passing plays).

Once again, Atlanta will be praying that their starting unit can find a way to stay healthy. Veteran right tackle Storm Norton had a strong showing in his first season with the team (career-high 68.3 PFF grade). However, he has a history of inconsistent play, especially in pass protection. Outside of him, the rest of the team’s depth is comprised of UDFA’s with little to no NFL experience.

The strength of the team’s starting five is enough to push them into the top-3 units in the NFL. However, the wheels could fall off in a hurry if a series of injuries forces the team to lean on depth.

4. Los Angeles Rams

Alaric Jackson, Jonah Jackson, Steve Avila, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein

Key Depth: Joe Noteboom (OT), Logan Bruss (OG), Beaux Limmer (OC)

The Rams’ offensive line was shockingly good in 2023 despite leaning on several unknown and inconsistent pieces.

Right tackle Rob Havenstein just wrapped up his fourth straight season with 800+ snaps. He’s also had an 80.0 or higher PFF grade in three of the last four seasons. Alaric Jackson won the left tackle in training camp and produced solid left tackle play. He allowed just one sack and 39 pressures on 570 passing attempts.

The interior of the offensive line should punish opposing defensive linemen in 2024. Kevin Dotson earned a contract after the team traded for him before the 2023 season. He was a dominant run blocker (88.8 grade) and had the second-best PFF grade of any guard in the NFL (85.2). The Rams will plan on moving last year’s rookie left guard, Steve Avila (61.1 PFF grade), to center after acquiring Jonah Jackson in free agency. Injuries have limited Jackson to 900 or fewer snaps over the last two seasons, but he’s excellent when on the field.

Power Running

Los Angeles has built an offensive line to fit their power-running identity. Their starting five average 328.6 pounds. They also have good depth in former starting tackle Joe Noteboom with some young depth (2022 third-rounder Logan Bruss and 2024 sixth-rounder Beaux Limmer).

There could be some growing pains at center with Steve Avila kicking in from guard, but all in all, this is a unit that perfectly fits the Rams’ offensive identity. The team could see some regression after several pieces had career years, but they can also take another step with several young pieces coming into 2024 with experience. There are within the top five in the offensive line rankings for good reason.

5. Philadelphia Eagles

Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson

Key Depth: Matt Hennessy (OG/OC), Mekhi Becton (OG/OT)

Don’t let the fifth overall ranking fool you. This is still a formidable offensive line. Jordan Mailata has transformed from an unknown rugby player to a star left tackle after posting an 84.1 PFF grade in 2023. Lane Johnson continues to defy age at right tackle, posting an 82.0 or higher PFF grade in five of the last six years. Even Landon Dickerson took a step in 2023. He finished with career-highs in PFF grade (70.0) and pass blocking grade (77.6).

So how can a team with so many positives come in at No. 5 in the offensive line rankings?

The loss of Jason Kelce looms large at the center position. Kelce had 12 straight seasons with a PFF grade above 69.0. He allowed just 19 sacks and 229 pressures on 7,944 pass protection snaps in his career while being one of the most athletic centers in the NFL in the run game up to his retirement.

Cam Jurgens

Sure, Philadelphia had his replacement (Cam Jurgens) earning valuable game reps at right guard last season. But as good as Jurgens was and can be, he still will not be a replacement for Kelce because no player could realistically replace Kelce at center. The team will also need to replace Jurgens at guard after a solid second season, which introduces the potential for a downgrade at two spots within the unit.

The right guard competition is in favor of second-year player Tyler Steen after he played just 71 snaps as a rookie. The team also took an upside swing on Mekhi Becton after an inconsistent and injury-plagued tenure with the Jets. The hope is that moving Becton to the interior will minimize his weaknesses (agility) and maximize his strengths (power and run blocking). He can also provide experienced depth at tackle.

By midseason, the concerns about Kelce’s retirement could very well be overblown. But heading into the year, the lack of his presence in the middle is enough to bump this unit down the offensive line rankings even with several other excellent pieces in the trenches.

Tier 2: Talented Groups with Question Marks

6. Cleveland Browns

Jedrick Wills Jr., Joel Bitonio, Ethan Pocic, Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin

Key Depth: James Hudson III (OT), Dawand Jones (OT), Luke Wypler (OC), Zak Zinter (OG)

Injuries annihilated the Browns’ tackles last season but did give the team a chance to develop depth and uncover a potential gem in Dawand Jones.

Both Jedrick Wills Jr. (569 snaps) and Jack Conklin (22 snaps) suffered season-ending injuries by Week 9, leaving Geron Christian (42.3 PFF grade), James Hudson III (46.8), 2023 fourth-round pick Dawand Jones (64.7) to pick up the slack. Jones was widely viewed as a high-risk developmental prospect thanks to his massive size (6’8, 375 pounds) and questionable athleticism. He proved up to the task, allowing just three sacks and 21 pressures on 419 protection snaps. Unfortunately, his season was also cut short due to injury.

The injury woes were limited to the tackles. The trio of Wyatt Teller, Joel Bitonio, and Ethan Pocic each played in at least 15 games and logged at least 999 snaps. The interior group averaged a 70.7 PFF grade, a 68.1 run-blocking grade, and a 70.1 pass-blocking grade. They gave up a collective nine sacks and 76 pressures.

Willis and Conklin

Cleveland will be glad to welcome back Wills and Conklin to the starting lineup but can practice patience knowing that Dawand Jones can provide starting-level play. The interior depth is far less certain with 2023 sixth-round center Luke Wypler and 2024 third-round pick Zak Zinter featuring minimal experience and working through lower body injuries.

The offensive line should be the strength of Cleveland’s offense once again, especially if they can stay healthy. As a result, they are ranked within the top six in the offensive line rankings. That is great news for a team that needs Deshaun Watson to pay off his contract and Jerome Ford to run well as Nick Chubb works back from his knee injury.

7. Kansas City Chiefs

Kingsley Suamataia, Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Jawaan Taylor

Key Depth: Wanya Morris (OT), Lucas Niang (OT), Hunter Nourzad (OC)

The underwhelming tackle play did little to stop Kansas City from securing another Super Bowl. The combination of Donovan Smith and Jawaan Taylor finished with a PFF grade below 60.0 and combined to allow seven sacks and 89 pressures. That’s even worse once you factor in that Smith played just 749 snaps due to injury.

Taylor will be back in 2024, but the team has worked hard to upgrade left tackle. 2023 third-round pick Wanya Morris did well in relief (55.6 PFF grade). However, the likely starter is 2024 second-round pick Kingsley Suamataia. He averaged a 71.6 PFF grade during his two seasons starting at BYU. He’s an exceptional athlete who is a stellar pass protector.

Kansas City can offset his growing pains (and the general pains of Jawaan Taylor) thanks to their incredible interior group. Joe Thuney has played at least 980 snaps in eight straight years and finished seven straight seasons with a 74.2 or higher PFF grade. Creed Humphrey is in the conversation for the top center in football despite some slight regression in the passing game. 2023 was his first season with a sub-90 PFF grade thanks to a career-high four sacks allowed. Right guard Trey Smith has settled into being consistently good, posting his third straight year with a 71.0 or higher PFF grade. He does struggle with giving up pressure (115 in three seasons) but crushes defenders in the run game.

Starting Suamataia

Starting Suamataia allows the team a chance to continue to develop Wanya Morris as a swing tackle. Lucas Niang also returns for his fourth season with the team to provide depth at right tackle. The Chiefs also drafted Penn State’s Hunter Nourzad in the fifth round of the draft. Nourzad provides depth at all three interior positions and is a safe prospect with a limited ceiling.

This is a good unit that absolutely deserves to be ranked this highly in the offensive line rankings. Additionally, they will quickly become great if Suamataia can hit the ground running in his rookie season. 

8. Las Vegas Raiders

Kolton Miller, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Andre James, Dylan Parham, Thayer Munford Jr.

Key Depth: Andrus Peat (OT/OG), DJ Glaze (OT), Cody Whitehair (OG/OC)

The Raiders quietly got a fantastic season from their 2023 offensive line. Las Vegas had six players log at least 521 snaps last season with that group combining to allow 24 sacks and 138 pressures. That group also didn’t have a player finish with a PFF grade below 60.0.

Three full-time starters (Kolton Miller, Andre James, and Dylan Parham) return to the 2024 unit along with a rotational player in Thayer Munford Jr. who hit a career-high in PFF grade (74.1) while starting nine of the team’s games from Week 6 to the end of the year.

Powers-Johnson

The real wildcard of this group will be rookie interior offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson. The former Oregon Duck was just a one-year starter in college but was good enough to win the Rimington Award (the nation’s best center) in his lone starting season. He was considered a first-round pick by many after posting an 84.5 PFF grade, 90.6 pass-blocking grade, and 85.6 run-blocking grade in 2023.

Las Vegas also has very experienced depth on their offensive line. Andrus Peat has injury concerns but played admirably when moved to left tackle from left guard due to Trevor Penning’s struggles in New Orleans. He now has over 4,000 career snaps on the interior and over 1,900 career snaps at left tackle. Cody Whitehair struggled in his final seasons with the Bears but also offers guard and tackle experience. Finally, 2024 third-round pick D.J. Glaze offers plenty of experience after playing left and right tackle at Maryland. 

The Raiders want their identity to be established with a punishing run game and this offensive line (and its depth) should be more than up to the task. This group is insulated against injuries as well, making them a formidable unit again in 2024 and highly ranked in the offensive line rankings.

9. New York Jets

Tyron Smith, John Simpson, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Morgan Moses

Key Depth: Olu Fashanu (OT/OG), Wes Schweitzer (OG/OC), Max Mitchell (OT)

The Jets poured resources into their offensive line after a disastrous 2023 season. The team added several players with considerable injury risks, but on paper (and when healthy) this can be one of the most talented units in the NFL.

Tyron Smith’s injury history is well documented, but he was healthy in 2023 and showed that he can still dominate. Smith allowed just one sack and 18 pressures on 536 passing plays (13 games). The Jets also added John Simpson (56.5 PFF grade) to play left guard and traded for Morgan Moses (77.6 PFF grade) to play right tackle.

The new players aren’t the only ones with injury issues. Alijah Vera-Tucker logged just 250 snaps in 2023 (his second straight year with under 500 snaps played) but was above average when on the field at both guard and tackle. Center Joe Tippmann was able to provide a strong 61.0 PFF grade in his rookie season despite the constant injury turnover around him.

Contingency Plans

New York has worked to have contingency plans in place if the injury bug bites again. The team drafted Penn State’s Olu Fashanu in the first round of the draft after a stellar college career. Fashanu was a two-year starter and didn’t allow a single sack in 733 pass-blocking snaps in college. Additionally, Wes Schweitzer and Max Mitchell have good experience and can be relied on in the trenches.

If healthy, this group can do serious damage in 2023. Unfortunately, many new pieces on this team are getting older with a growing list of injury concerns. This approach may backfire, but it will sure be fun to watch until it does. As a result, they are No. 9 in the offensive line rankings.

10. Dallas Cowboys

Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Zack Martin, Terrence Steele

Key Depth: Brock Hoffman (OG/OC), Josh Ball (OG), Chuma Edoga (OT- INJ)

Dallas entered the offseason tasked with the monumental goal of replacing a Hall of Fame caliber left tackle (Tyron Smith) and a solid, experienced center (Tyler Biadasz). The early returns on their rookie replacements, Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe have been positive.

Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe

Both Guyton and Beebe will get their first taste of NFL play at new positions. Guyton was a one-year starter at Oklahoma and primarily played right tackle. He has all of the physical measurables and athletic gifts to make the move to left tackle, but there is potential for growing pains. He did allow just two sacks and 11 hurries on 546 passing attempts over his final two seasons at Oklahoma.

Cooper Beebe made 48 starts during his career at Kansas State but entered the draft process as an extremely talented guard with limited measurables. His final year in college was his best, posting an 83.9 PFF grade, 79.9 run blocking grade, and 90.5 pass protection grade while splitting time between left guard (819 snaps), right tackle (103), and left tackle (19).

The rookies will be surrounded by the most talented guard tandem in the NFL, Tyler Smith and Zack Martin. The duo each played over 900 snaps in 2023, finishing the year with a PFF grade above 69.0, a run-blocking grade above 64.0, and a pass-blocking grade above 68.0. They allowed just five sacks and 39 pressures combined while playing 580 passing plays each.

Terrance Steele

Terence Steele struggled to bounce back from injury in 2023, allowing eight sacks and 54 pressures. He needs to return to form to help this unit get back to dominating. There also won’t be much help in the wings. Swing tackle Chuma Edoga is expected to miss time after suffering a toe injury in training camp. Brock Hoffman showed he could be solid on the offensive line in 2023 (53.7 PFF grade on 222 snaps), but is more of a floor player than a ceiling option. Josh Ball has logged just 42 snaps since being drafted in 2022.

If Dallas nailed their draft picks, then this unit will return to form as a top-five group in short order. However, any struggles or injuries could be devastating for their Super Bowl aspirations. As a result, this group is No. 10 in the offensive line rankings with the upside to be more.

Tier 3: Good Groups with Upside

11. Los Angeles Chargers

Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Trey Pipkins III, Joe Alt

Key Depth: Jamaree Salyer (OG/OT), Brenden Jaimes (OC/OG), Foster Sarell (OT)

The Chargers’ offensive philosophy will surely shift with new head coach Jim Harbaugh and new offensive coordinator Greg Roman in charge. Los Angeles invested heavily in the offensive line during the offseason to make their vision work.

First, the Chargers upgraded the center position in free agency, adding Bradley Bozeman after he struggled in 2023 with the Panthers. Bozeman worked his way back from a knee injury but allowed eight sacks and 32 pressures. He struggled mightily in Frank Reich’s zone-heavy offense and should rebound nicely as he shifts into a power-heavy rushing attack.

Joe Alt

The bigger move came in the 2024 NFL Draft when the team took Joe Alt with the No. 5 overall pick. Alt was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Fighting Irish. He posted two straight seasons with a 90.0+ PFF grade. Alt allowed just four sacks and 15 pressures on over 1,000 pass-blocking snaps. He was arguably the best and safest offensive line pick in the draft and should quickly acclimate to right tackle.

Those additions should fit in well with a trio of veterans who played over 1,000 snaps together last season (Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, and Trey Pipkins III). Slater was excellent returning from injury, allowing just 38 pressures on 762 passing plays. Pipkins will kick into guard after providing good play at right tackle last season (62.8 PFF grade). Zion Johnson has all the tools in the world but needs to take a developmental step after another mediocre season.

The team’s backups are less proven but have some NFL experience. Jamaree Salyer has played both tackle and guard, logging 2,133 snaps in two seasons despite being a sixth-round pick. Brenden Jaimes got 241 snaps at center last season and Foster Sarrell has 298 snaps in two seasons since being signed as a UDFA.

In terms of tackle talent, the Chargers are probably a top-three team in the NFL. But to climb the offensive line rankings they will need to see some growth out of Zion Johnson and hopefully strong play from Bozeman.

12. San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitz

Key Depth: Jaylon Moore (OT), Spencer Burford (OG), Jon Feliciano (OG/OC), Chris Hubbard (OT)

The 49ers’ offensive line is elevated by the extraordinary play of Trent Williams, but this is still a very talented group even without him.

Williams was stellar once again in 2023, finishing with his fourth straight 89.0+ PFF grade. He has three straight seasons with one or fewer sacks and fewer than 20 pressures and continues to defy age. His contract dispute and holdout shouldn’t be a reason to worry about his play since training camp wouldn’t do much for him anyway.

Dominick Puni

The combination of Aaron Banks (54.9 PFF grade), Jake Brendel (63.9 PFF grade), and Colton McKivitiz (65.1 PFF grade) all were good in 2023 but didn’t do much to move the needle. The newest addition to the unit, 2024 third-round pick Dominick Puni, will be very interesting to watch. Puni spent two seasons at Kansas playing left guard and left tackle. His lack of measurables got him kicked into guard, but he should fit the identity of this unit up front as a punishing run blocker.

San Francisco has done an excellent job of building experienced depth behind their starting group. Left tackle Jaylon Moore showed that he can be the heir apparent to Williams last season, posting a 72.6 PFF grade on 226 snaps. Jon Feliciano played 478 snaps at center and both guard positions and had a career-high 81.2 PFF grade. Spencer Burford has played over 1,500 snaps in his first two professional seasons while Chris Hubbard played a respectable right tackle for the Titans (68.2 PFF grade) while playing 473 snaps.

Is anyone in this unit aside from Trent Williams excellent? No.

But ultimately, the 49ers have a very experienced group with good talent and ample amounts of experienced depth. That is why they are ranked No. 12 in the offensive line rankings.

13. Green Bay Packers

Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Jordan Morgan, Zach Tom

Key Depth: Royce Newman (OG), Sean Rhyan (OG), Andre Dillard (OT), Jacob Monk (OC)

Green Bay got a lot of unproven player experience in 2023. That group performed well as a unit, especially in the run game, which means they are entering 2024 with a strong core. As a result, they are ranked within the top half of the NFL in the offensive line rankings. 

Nobody on this unit is a star, but all of their pieces are very good. Elgton Jenkins put together a second straight 900+ snap season after suffering a knee injury in 2021. He posted his lowest career PFF grade (65.4) but didn’t allow a sack on 544 passing plays. Rasheed Walker was forced to play after another David Bahktiari injury and provided steady play mixed in with excellent performances despite being a seventh-round pick in 2022.

Zach Tom and Jordan Morgan

The most talented player in this group is right tackle Zach Tom. The tackle took a big step in his second season, posting a 77.8 PFF grade, a 75.8 run-blocking grade, and a 73.9 pass-blocking grade in 1,068 snaps. He will be joined on the right side by 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan. Morgan was a left tackle at Arizona and played over 1,300 snaps with an 83.0+ PFF grade over his final two years.

The Packers also have plenty of experience among their backups. Royce Newman has logged over 1,700 snaps in his first three seasons. Sean Rhyan played 183 snaps at guard as a rookie in 2023. Andre Dillard has been awful in extended stretches (12 sacks and 41 pressures on 331 passing plays in 2023) but can play in a pinch. The team also drafted Duke center Jacob Monk on the last day of the draft, giving them another versatile piece with positional flexibility.

The Packers don’t have the pure talent to land in the top 12 of these offensive line rankings, but they’re very experienced and steady group should still be respected heading into 2024.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tristan Wirfs, Ben Bredeson, Graham Barton, Cody Mauch, Luke Goedeke

Key Depth: Robert Hainsey (OC/OG)

Tampa Bay may have locked down their tackle positions for the next decade. Tristan Wirfs flipped from right tackle to left tackle and saw almost no drop-off in his play. The veteran had his fourth straight season with 900+ snaps played and an 81.0 or higher PFF grade. He did allow career-highs in sacks (5) and pressures (24), but those are very good totals. His move allowed Luke Goedeke to find a home at right tackle after struggling at guard as a rookie. The second-year offensive lineman had the second-best PFF grade on the offensive line (72.5), although there is room for growth in pass protection (five sacks and 40 pressures allowed).

Upgrading the interior offensive line was crucial for the Buccaneers this offseason. 2023 second-round pick Cody Mauch needs to grow after a rough rookie season making the jump from the FCS level (44.7 PFF grade). Tama Bay added Ben Bredeson, a veteran free agent, to start at left guard after struggling with the Giants.

Graham Barton

The real gem of this offseason though was 2024 first-round pick Graham Barton. Barton was a starter at left tackle at Duke (with some center experience) and has the build and mentality to become an instant impact player at center. He posted three straight seasons with a PFF grade above 73.0 and is coming off a season that saw him record a 71.2 run-blocking grade and 78.2 pass-protection grade.

The only depth to note on this team is last year’s starting center, Robert Hainsey. Tampa Bay could potentially have three elite players in Wirfs, Goedeke, and Barton in 2024 if they stay healthy. Hopefully, the guard duo can provide stability alongside those obvious talents.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers

Dan Moore Jr., Isaac Seumalo, Zach Frazier, James Daniels, Broderick Jones

Key Depth: Troy Fautanu (OT/OG), Nate Herbig (OC/OG- INJ), Mason McCormick (OG)

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always shown extreme loyalty and respect to their veterans even with highly drafted pieces added to the team. I expect that to be the same to start the season in 2024.

Fautanu and Frazier

That means we may need to wait a while before seeing consistent starting snaps from 2024 fourth-round pick Troy Fautanu. There were concerns about Fautanu’s size during the draft process, but his film shows the athleticism and mentality to make up for it. He was a two-year starter at Washington, posting a 76.7 grade over his two starting seasons with just two sacks and 31 hurries allowed on over 1,200 passing plays.

A shoulder injury to starter Nate Herbig means we will likely see Zach Frazier in Week 1. Frazier was a four-year starter at center for West Virginia. He’s a punishing and technically sound blocker thanks to his background as an elite heavyweight wrestler in high school. Frazier plays with excellent demeanor and power.

The rest of the group is returning from 2023. Broderick Jones, the team’s 2023 first-round pick, made just one start in the first five weeks before taking the right tackle job in Week 9. He was solid in his first year, finishing with a 60.7 PFF grade while allowing four sacks and 29 pressures on 405 passing plays. Jones figures to flip to left tackle once the team gets frustrated with incumbent starter Dan Moore Jr. He’s allowed at least seven sacks and 39 pressures in each of the last three seasons. His 55 pressures in 2023 was his worst showing.

Isaac Seumalo and James Daniels

Isaac Seumalo (71.9 PFF grade) and James Daniels (62.1 PFF grade) are solid, veteran guards with few holes in their game. Nate Herbig may start the season at center after playing 156 snaps in 2023. He has played 2,241 career snaps and has never had a season with a PFF grade lower than 58.4.

Ultimately, this group profiles as a collection of powerful run blockers. This is the perfect identity for new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. This unit will likely use 2024 as a year for growth and development before skyrocketing up these offensive line rankings in 2025.

16. Houston Texans

Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green, Juice Scruggs, Shaq Mason, Tytus Howard

Key Depth: Kendrick Green (OG), Jarrett Patterson (OC), Blake Fisher (OT)

Injuries devastated the Texans’ offensive line in 2023. Only two projected starters (Laremy Tunsil and Shaq Mason) logged at least 800 snaps last season. Both players finished with a PFF grade above 66.5 and combined to allow just eight sacks and 52 pressures.

Houston needs this group to stay healthy in 2024 to determine their core going forward. Kenyon Green had an uneven rookie season in 2022 but didn’t play a snap in 2023 after being injured. 2023 second-round center Juice Scruggs was also very inconsistent during his 439 healthy snaps last season. Tytus Howard showed flashes of strong play as a right tackle in 2022 (67.9 PFF grade) but was forced to play guard and struggled in 2023 (46.8 PFF grade).

Depth on the Offensive Line

The injuries weren’t all bad. Houston now has plenty of depth on their offensive line. The team traded for Kendrick Green to replace Kenyon Green, but he lasted just 208 snaps before being injured as well. 2023 sixth-round pick Jarrett Patterson held his own at center replacing Scruggs on 464 snaps (60.4 PFF grade) and can play any inside position. Houston also drafted Notre Dame right tackle Blake Fisher in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He posted a 71.0 or higher PFF grade in two straight seasons and can play any position except center on the offensive line.

Health will be imperative for this group in 2024 to reach their full potential. If the injury issues arise again, this team should be well-prepared to weather those storms after 2023.  

17. Chicago Bears

Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins, Ryan Bates, Nate Davis, Darnell Wright

Key Depth: Coleman Shelton (OC), Larry Borom (OT), Jake Curhan (OT)

Chicago has a very talented offensive line that cannot consistently stay on the field. Of their projected starters, only Darnell Wright played more than 750 snaps last season (1,127). The rookie was solid during his first season, finishing with a 62.4 PFF grade. There are technical issues to clean up in protection (seven sacks and 51 pressures), but it was a successful rookie season in a tumultuous situation.

The Bears return three other starters from the unit, including left tackle Braxton Jones (72.6 PFF grade) and left guard Teven Jenkins (68.8). The duo allowed just five sacks and 49 pressures and finished first and second on the offensive line in PFF grade. The Bears haven’t gotten a great return from 2023 free agent Nate Davis after he played an inconsistent 663 snaps. He’s continued to struggle through injuries in training camp.  

Who Will Play Center?

Two veteran acquisitions, Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are competing for the starting center position. Shelton played over 1,800 snaps as the starting center for the Rams the last two seasons and is a strong run blocker. Bates has played over 1,400 snaps in his five-year career and has played every offensive line position. However, he’s never been good enough to become a starter. Whoever doesn’t win the job will be great insurance if Davis once again can’t stay on the field.

Chicago’s depth outside of their starters is just fine. Larry Borom has played at least 400 snaps per season through his first three seasons, primarily seeing time at each tackle position. The Bears also added Jake Curhan due to his familiarity with new offensive coordinator Shane Waldon’s scheme during their time together in Seattle.

Ultimately, the health of this unit will dictate how they move in the offensive line rankings. There are some very interesting young pieces on Chicago’s offensive line. However, until they can stay healthy, this group is all potential and inconsistent results.

Tier 4: They Are Who We Thought They Were

18. Minnesota Vikings

Christian Darrisaw, Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury, Ed Ingram, Brian O’Neill

Key Depth: Dalton Risner (OG), David Quessenberry (OT), Dan Feeny (OC)

Nobody will doubt the talent of the Vikings’ tackle duo, but they will certainly need more stable play from the players between them to climb the rankings.

Christian Darrisaw is firmly entrenched as a top-10 left tackle after another strong season. He had a second straight season with an 82.4 PFF grade and an 81.0 protection grade. He’s allowed just 16 sacks and 73 pressures on 1,619 career pass-blocking snaps while averaging an 80.4 run-blocking grade. Right tackle Brian O’Neill navigated injuries last season but still logged a sixth straight season with 800+ snaps and a 70.0+ PFF grade.

Interior Offensive Line

The interior offensive line is far less steady. Center Garrett Bradbury and right guard Ed Ingram each played over 800 snaps last season, averaging a 60.2 PFF grade. Both players are better run blockers and combined to surrender eight sacks and 64 pressures. Blake Brendel (163 snaps in 2023) is listed as the starter, but last year’s starting left guard (Dalton Risner) is on the roster after resigning late in the preseason.

Both David Quessenberry and Dan Feeny have NFL experience, giving Minnesota some decent depth. Neither player has had sustained success, so it is hard to call them strong options on the bench.

If the interior offensive line can match the strong play of the Vikings elite tackle tandem, then this is a team that can rise in the offensive line rankings rapidly. But on the surface, this is a good but not great collection of offensive line talent.

19. Cincinnati Bengals

Orlando Brown Jr., Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, Amarius Mims

Key Depth: Trent Brown (OT), Cody Ford (OG), Jackson Carman (OT/OG)

The Bengals offensive line is full of potential but has serious question marks heading into 2024. All five starters played 17 games and logged over 1,000 snaps in 2023. Four of those starters return in 2024.

Orlando Brown Jr. provided stability in his first year with the team at left tackle. He finished the year with a 66.1 PFF grade but struggled in pass protection after finishing second on the team in sacks allowed (7) and first in pressures allowed (59). That needs to be fixed with Joe Burrow under center.

The interior pairing of center Ted Karras (67.4 PFF grade) and right guard Alex Cappa (64.9) are well-rounded as pass blockers and run blockers. Left guard Cordell Volson was also solid in 2023, putting up nearly identical stats in 2023 (58.3 PFF grade, five sacks, and 38 pressures) that he had in 2022 (51.6 PFF grade, five sacks, and 38 pressures).

Right Tackle

Cincinnati will need to sort out the right tackle position. The Bengals signed Trent Brown in free agency after a strong 2023 with the Patriots. Brown posted career-highs in PFF grade (80.2) and run blocking grade (80.7) while allowing just three sacks and 17 pressures on 346 passing plays. Unfortunately, he missed six games due to injury and has been injured during training camp.

The Bengals also took a homerun swing on the potential of Amarius Mims during the first round of the draft. The Georgia product is a physical specimen (6-6, 340-pounds) and ran a 5.07 40-yard dash at the combine. Injuries limited him to just 801 snaps in three collegiate seasons, but when he was on the field, he was a force of nature. There are some technique issues to clean up due to inexperience. Unfortunately, like Brown, he has missed time in training camp with injuries as well.

Cincinnati’s depth is unremarkable. Cody Ford has 2,000 career snaps in five seasons but has never had a PFF grade above 54.0. He does have the ability to play four positions across the offensive line. Jackson Carman logged 462 snaps in his rookie season (2021) but has played just 16 snaps since.

At worst, Cincinnati will be a stable offensive line with the occasional issue in protection. But there is an outcome where Amarius Mims comes out of the gates strong and raises the quality of this offensive line to new heights. If that happens, then this group will certainly go up the offensive line rankings.

20. Denver Broncos

Garrett Bolles, Ben Powers, Luke Wattenberg, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey

Key Depth: Matt Pert (OT), Calvin Throckmorton (OG), Alex Forsyth (OC)

The Broncos return four starters from a strong offensive line, but the loss of center Lloyd Cushenberry III looms large in the middle of the unit.

The four returning starters (Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Quinn Meinerz, and Mike McGlinchey) all were good to great in 2023 with over 900 snaps played. Only Ben Powers (61.5) had a PFF grade below 67.0. Only Mike McGlinchey (six sacks and 49 pressures) allowed over four sacks and 32 pressures.

Quinn Meinerz has successfully developed from a high-ceiling Division III prospect to an NFL star. The veteran set career-highs in snaps played (1,038), PFF grade (83.7), run blocking grade (88.7) and pass blocking grade (67.8).

Who Will Play Center?

Denver will have a challenge replacing the steady play of center Lloyd Cushenberry III after his continual development. His departure leaves 2022 fifth-round pick Luke Wattenberg as the starting center. He has just 129 snaps played in his first two years, flashing more as a run blocker (61.7 career grade) than a pass protector (26.9 PFF grade).

The depth behind this group is unremarkable. Matt Peart has never hit his potential after a strong rookie season, logging just 821 snaps in four years. Calvin Throckmorton has played over 1,900 career snaps in three seasons with the Saints, Panthers, and Titans. He’s never had a PFF grade over 48.0. Alex Forsyth is a 2023 seventh-round center who played zero snaps as a rookie.

Coming into the season, Denver has two very good linemen (Bolles and Meinerz), two solid linemen (Powers and McGlinchey), and one giant question mark. Time will tell if the unit can sustain its 2023 success without a key part of the group. As of now, they are No. 20 in the offensive line rankings.

21. Tennessee Titans

JC Latham, Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Dillon Radunz, Nicholas Petit-Frere

Key Depth: Daniel Brunskill (OG), Geron Christian (OT)

The left tackle position was an albatross for the Titans in 2023. Four different players logged at least 60 snaps at the position for Tennessee. The group (Andre Dillard, Jaelyn Duncan, Dillon Radunz, and Nicholas Petit-Frere) combined to allow 25 sacks, 92 pressures, and a 44.6 PFF grade.

The Titans addressed that gaping hole when they selected Alabama’s JC Latham with the seventh pick of the NFL draft. Latham played over 1,600 snaps at right tackle over his final two seasons, posting back-to-back seasons with a 75.7 PFF grade and allowing just two sacks and 20 hurries. He’s more than capable of playing on the left side, especially under the tutelage of new offensive line coach Bill Callahan.

The Rest of the Unit

There are other intriguing pieces in this unit. 2023 first-round pick Peter Skoronski was inconsistent at left guard as a rookie while working through an early season appendectomy. He finished with a 61.6 PFF grade despite the surgery. Right guard Dillon Radunz was steady splitting time between four different positions. Free agent center Lloyd Cushenberry III improved each season in Denver and is coming off his best season and a 73.2 PFF grade in 2023.

The team also has experienced depth in Daniel Brunskill (768 snaps in 2023) and Geron Christian (602 snaps in 2023). The Titans’ unit is pure potential ahead of 2024 and should be extremely exciting if legendary offensive line coach Bill Callahan can get a ceiling outcome out of the group. Right now, they are No. 21 in the offensive line rankings.

22. Buffalo Bills

Dion Dawkins, David Edwards, Connor McGovern, O’Cyrus Torrence, Spencer Brown

Key Depth: Sedrick Van Pran (OC), La’el Collins (OG/OT)

Buffalo’s offensive line doesn’t feature any household names, but that doesn’t mean the unit is talentless. This is a group of solid veterans even after the team had to cut loose a key piece due to salary cap constraints.

The Bills return four starters from 2023 in left tackle Dion Dawkins, center Connor McGovern, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence, and right tackle Spencer Brown. All four players played at least 1,100 snaps and finished with a PFF grade of 56.0 or higher. Torrence was exactly as advertised as a rookie, flashing power in the run game with questionable pass protection skills (three sacks and 40 pressures on 695 snaps). Both Dawkins (73.7 PFF grade) and Brown (68.1) continue to be steady players on the bookends.

Connor McGovern

Connor McGovern was the starting left guard last season (58.5 PFF grade) but will transition to center after the team released Mitch Morse in the offseason. McGovern is a strong pass protector who lacks power in the run game. He does have over 700 snaps played at center from his tenure with the Cowboys. David Edwards is slated to start at left guard and has 2,400 snaps worth of experience.

Buffalo’s depth is questionable behind the five starters. La’el Collins continues to try and jump-start his career after flaming out with the Bengals in 2022. His best days are likely behind him, but he does offer over 5,500 snaps of experience at tackle and can kick inside to guard. Sedrick Van Pran is a high-floor prospect who lacks upside but has plenty of experience after being a three-year starter with Georgia.

In totality, the best word to describe this offensive line is “fine.” This unit will once again do what they need to do so Josh Allen can make miraculous plays as a runner and thrower. However, they are in the bottom half of the league according to my offensive line rankings.

23. Seattle Seahawks

Charles Cross, Laken Tomlinson, Olu Oluwatimi, Anthony Bradford, Abraham Lucas

Key Depth: Connor Williams (OC/OG), George Fant (OT), Stone Forsythe (OT), Christian Haynes (OG)

The interior offensive line was a red flag heading into 2023 for Seattle. Unfortunately, the whole operation fell apart when both left tackle Charles Cross (832 snaps played) and right tackle Abraham Lucas (273 snaps) missed time due to injury.

Seattle’s success in the trenches hinges on the health of those two players, especially with new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Cross did look like the real deal when healthy (67.6 PFF grade), but the future for Lucas is far less certain. Lucas struggled through injuries, logging a 44.4 pass-blocking grade. The Seahawks tried to mitigate his injury risk by adding experienced veteran George Fant in free agency.

Interior Offensive Line

Seattle also worked hard to upgrade their interior offensive line. Veteran Laken Tomlinson has struggled as the one healthy piece of the Jets’ offensive line the last two seasons, giving up a combined eight sacks and 83 pressures while failing to top a 50.0 run-blocking grade. He may be cooked, but taking a shot on him is worthwhile considering he started his career with seven of eight seasons of 64.0 or higher PFF scores. Anthony Bradford will likely draw the start at right guard after an adequate rookie season (51.7 PFF grade) but may have a hard time fending off 2024 third-round pick Christian Haynes for long.

Haynes was a four-year starter at Connecticut with excellent athleticism and quick feet. He had consecutive seasons with an 80.0 PFF grade and posted an 80.1 run-blocking grade and 82.5 pass-blocking grade in his final season. Olu Oluwatimi is expected to start the season at center, but will eventually be replaced by free-agent signing Connor Williams once he recovers from his ACL tear. Williams was enjoying the best season of his career (86.5 PFF grade, 90.5 run-blocking grade, and 71.7 pass-blocking grade) before the injury and instantly fortifies this unit. He also can play guard if either projected starter struggles.

It is easy to love the Seahawks’ offensive line, especially once Connor Williams is healthy enough to contribute. However, 2023 was a lost developmental year for several key players, so it is hard to push them much higher on these preseason offensive line rankings until we see them display consistency.

24. Baltimore Ravens

Ronnie Stanley, Andrew Vorhees, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Roger Rosengarten

Key Depth: Patrick Mekari (OT), Ben Cleveland (OG/OC), Josh Jones (OT)

The Ravens are in the middle of an offensive line overhaul after letting three starters leave the team during the 2024 offseason. It is hard to push them higher on this list until we see the unit perform together given their lack of NFL experience.

One thing we do know is that Tyler Linderbaum is making the case for being the best center in the NFL after just two seasons. The center followed up a strong rookie year, increasing his PFF grade (78.3) and pass-blocking grade (76.1) while maintaining a strong presence as a run blocker (78.7). He reduced his sacks from three to zero and his pressures from 26 to 15. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley continued to struggle to stay healthy, surrendering a career-high in sacks (4) and pressures (39). He hasn’t played over 750 snaps since 2019.

Mystery Box

The rest of this starting unit is a mystery box. Left guard Andrew Vorhees took a redshirt year after tearing his ACL during the NFL combine. He was considered a Day 2 prospect in the draft before falling into the seventh round due to the knee. Daniel Faalele is penciled in to start at right guard after struggling at tackle through his first two NFL seasons. 2024 second-round pick Roger Rosengarten has excellent length and athleticism but needs to add strength to his frame at right tackle.

One thing the Ravens do have is excellent depth. Patrick Mekari remains one of the best swing tackles in the NFL. 2023 was his fifth season with at least 375 snaps played and he has never had a PFF grade below 66.0. Ben Cleveland has just 621 snaps played in three seasons but can play center or guard. Josh Jones has over 1,700 snaps of experience in his first four seasons. If the starters struggle to play at a high level, Baltimore certainly has numerous ways they can pivot to try and maximize the performance of their unit. 

This group can be very good, but there are just too many unknowns to rank them highly going into the regular season. Thankfully, having a backfield of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry should be more than enough to offset any struggles this unit will encounter early in the year. However, this is still a unit that is below average according to the offensive line rankings.

25. Carolina Panthers

Ikem Ekwonu, Damien Lewis, Austin Corbett, Robert Hunt, Taylor Moton

Key Depth: Yosh Nijman (OT), Brady Christensen (OG/OT), Chandler Zavala (OG)

The Panthers did their best to upgrade the interior offensive line and succeeded. Given how abysmal that group was in 2023 thanks to injuries and a lack of talent, that wasn’t exactly hard to do.

Carolina used free agency to upgrade both guard positions, signing veterans Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt. Lewis has shown flashes of strong play throughout his four-year career but is mostly a league-average option (which is still a massive upgrade). He’s allowed at least three sacks and 20 or more pressures in three of his first four seasons.

Robert Hunt

If Robert Hunt can repeat his 2023 season when healthy, then he is well worth his $100 million contract. Hunt posted his second straight season with a 73.0 PFF grade, a run-blocking grade above 75.0, and a pass-blocking grade above 74.0. He allowed just one sack and five pressures on his 329 healthy protection snaps. There are questions about how much his performance is linked to Miami’s style of play. These signings allow the Panthers to move veteran Austin Corbett to center after a rough 2023 season recovering from a knee injury. He’s never logged a snap at center in the NFL.

Ikem Ekwonu

Ikem Ekwonu desperately needs to develop as a pass protector. The third year left tackle has been a punishing run blocker through his first two seasons, but the concerns about his movement in pass protection have also been validated. He allowed 11 sacks and 44 pressures in 2023. Taylor Moton remains a steady right tackle, finishing his seventh straight season with a 69.0+ PFF grade.

The Panthers seemingly used free agency to secure a backup plan if Ekwonu’s struggles continue in protection, signing former Packer Yosh Nijman to serve as their swing tackle. Nijman has played over 1,500 snaps over his first four seasons and finished the last three years with a pass-blocking grade of 65.0 or higher. Carolina also has Brady Christensen (58.5 career PFF grade on 1,522 snaps) and Chandler Zavala (26.2 PFF grade in 2023) waiting in the wings, which isn’t much help.

Carolina understood that protecting Bryce Young was paramount to the team having offensive success. They did everything in their power to accomplish that goal this offseason. Time will tell if this unit can keep him upright next year. For now, they are still below average in these offensive line rankings.

26. New York Giants

Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan, John Michael Schmitz, Greg Van Roten, Jermaine Eluemunor

Key Depth: Evan Neal (OT/OG), Joshua Ezeudu (OG/OT), Jalen Mayfield (OG), Aaron Stinnie (OG)

No. 26 doesn’t feel like a great ranking, but it shows massive growth based on how 2023 went for the Giants’ offensive line. Last season, the Giants combined to surrender 40 sacks and 250 pressures. The team actively addressed those issues ahead of 2024.

New York will be deploying three new starters on the offensive line left guard (Jon Runyan), right guard (Greg Van Roten), and right tackle (Jermaine Eluemunor). The trio combined to allow just 13 sacks and 70 pressures on their respective teams last year. The combination of Van Roten and Eluemunor was part of a surprising Raiders’ offensive line and each finished with a PFF grade above 68.0. That would have finished behind only Andrew Thomas for the Giants last year.

John Michael Schmitz

An early-season lower-body injury limited Thomas to just 576 snaps in his fourth year. He was still very good when he was on the field, posting his third straight year with a 76.0 or higher PFF grade. Despite the injury, he gave up the fewest pressures of his career (17). Rookie center John Michael Schmitz struggled through his 755 snaps, surrendering five sacks and 30 pressures. In his defense, there wasn’t much around him to help.

The Giants do have experienced backups, but none of them are very good. Former first-round pick Evan Neal has been nothing short of a bust, failing to surpass a 45.0 PFF grade in his career. He allowed nine sacks and 68 pressures in limited playing time last season. Fellow backups Joshua Ezeudu, Jalen Mayfield, and Aaron Stinnie have all played at least 500 NFL snaps and failed to put together good play.

The 2024 version of the Giants’ offensive line can’t be worse than the 2023 version. They may not have the talent to be a top-20 group next season, but there are definite signs of improvement. As a result, they have moved up the offensive line rankings for 2024.

27. Arizona Cardinals

Paris Johnson Jr., Evan Brown, Hjalte Froholdt, Will Hernandez, Jonah Williams

Key Depth: Kelvin Beachum (OT), Elijah Wilkinson (OG/OT), Isaiah Adams (OG/OT)

The Cardinals added veteran pieces to their offensive line to fortify their unit in free agency. None of the additions are game changers, but this unit has the potential to surprise if they can gel quickly.

All three of Arizona’s returning starters played over 1,100 snaps last season and finished with a 60.0 or higher PFF grade. The Cardinals will move 2023 first-round pick Paris Johnson Jr. back to his natural home at left tackle after starting him at right tackle last season. Johnson led the unit in plays last season (1,130) and played well throughout his rookie year. He posted a 60.1 PFF grade but did give up a team-leading eight sacks and 42 pressures on 685 passing plays. The center and right guard duo of Hjalte Froholdt and Will Hernandez complemented each other well, with Froholdt performing better as a run blocker (67.4 run-blocking grade) and Will Hernandez playing better in pass protection (70.2 grade).

Two Newcomers

Arizona needs its two newcomers to help raise the floor of this group. Evan Brown will start at left guard after playing center for Seattle in 2023. He wasn’t as good during his lone season in Seattle (55.5 PFF grade) while allowing career-highs in sacks (3) and pressures (27). The Cardinals also signed Jonah Williams to replace Paris Johnson at right tackle. Williams played right tackle after the Bengals signed Orlando Brown Jr. and continued to be solid but unspectacular (58.5 PFF grade). He has three straight seasons with at least eight sacks and 40 pressures allowed.

Arizona has former starting tackle Kelvin Beachum and former starting guard Elijah Wilkinson available as depth. The team also drafted Illinois’ Isaiah Adams in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. Adams doesn’t have the length or athleticism to play tackle but could develop into a solid run-blocking guard at the NFL level.

This unit is comprised of several interesting pieces, but there isn’t much ceiling to the group as a whole that warrants moving them up the offensive line rankings. It would be highly beneficial if Paris Johnson’s play stabilized with a return to the left tackle position.

28. Jacksonville Jaguars

Cam Robinson, Ezra Cleveland, Mitch Morse, Brandon Scherff, Anton Harrison

Key Depth: Walker Little (OT/OG), Luke Fortner (OC), Blake Hance (OG), Javon Foster (OT)

Jacksonville will see substantial growth with the addition of center Mitch Morse, but there aren’t any stars among this group.

Jacksonville returns four starters from an underwhelming group last season. Both Cam Robinson (65.4 PFF grade) and Brandon Scherff (67.3 PFF grade) are solid veterans but not top-end talents at this stage in their careers. Ezra Cleveland struggled after the Jaguars added him in a midseason trade, finishing with a 46.0 PFF grade in 377 snaps with the team. Anton Harrison played far more than expected as a rookie (1,112 snaps) and struggled as a run blocker (45.8). As a bright spot, he did allow just 27 pressures on 701 passing plays.

Mitch Morse

Mitch Morse represents a significant upgrade over 2023 starter Luke Fortner (44.3 PFF grade). Morse has nine straight seasons with a 64.0+ PFF grade, a 57.0 run blocking grade, and a 67.0 pass blocking grade. During his five seasons with Buffalo, he never allowed more than three sacks or 30 pressures.

Backup Walker Little (1,117 snaps) is a dependable piece that can contribute at guard or tackle. Luke Fortner was brutal in 2023 but does have starting experience. The team also has an interesting developmental tackle in Missouri’s Javon Foster. Foster had three straight seasons of an 80.0+ PFF grade at left tackle in college but could be an NFL guard.

The Jaguars should be better next season, but there aren’t any players on this team that move the needle. They are just a solid, league-average group. Therefore, they are ranked No. 28 in the offensive line rankings.

Tier 5: Look out!

29. New England Patriots

Vederian Lowe, Sidy Sow, David Andrews, Michael Onwenu, Chukwuma Okorafor

Key Depth: Cole Strange (OG), Calvin Anderson (OT), Caedan Wallace (OT)

New England has the worst tackle talent in the NFL. Vederian Lowe has played 509 snaps since being drafted in 2022 and has never finished with a PFF grade above 42.0. Chukwuma Okorafor fell out of favor with the Steelers after being the starting right tackle from 2020 to 2022. He’s proven to be very average, never finishing with a PFF grade above 64.0. During his three years as a starter, he totaled eight sacks and 90 pressures. Calvin Anderson has been inconsistent in his four years as a professional and rookie right tackle Caedan Wallace is very raw after playing right tackle at Penn State.

Thankfully, the interior offensive line has a bit more talent.

Cole Strange and Sidy Sow

The Patriots can exercise patience allowing Cole Strange to recover from a torn patellar tendon. Sidy Sow was impressive as a fourth-round rookie. He played 772 snaps, finishing with a 64.4 PFF grade and 71.3 run blocking grade. He needs to grow as a pass protector but has already contributed far more than most fourth-round picks. Michael Onwenu continues to be the best player in this group, but his play has declined every season. He posted career lows in PFF grade (71.5), run blocking grade (72.2), and pass blocking (68.0) last year.

David Andrews remains the rock of this group. He now has eight straight seasons with at least 700 snaps played, seven of which produced a 70.0 or higher PFF grade.

The lack of talent at tackle will likely be detrimental for this group and could very well result in a red-shirt year for Drake Maye. As a result, this group is ranked near the bottom of the offensive line rankings in 2024.

30. Miami Dolphins

Terron Armstead, Isaiah Wynn, Aaron Brewer, Robert Jones, Austin Jackson

Key Depth: Patrick Paul (OT), Liam Eichenberg (OG/OT/OC), Kendall Lamm (OT)

Miami’s offensive line bled talent this offseason, losing two of their top offensive linemen in Connor Williams and Robert Hunt.

Terron Armstead has continued to miss periods due to injuries but is still great when on the field. He’s had a 75.0 or higher PFF grade in 10 straight seasons but only surpassed 800 snaps four times during that stretch. Miami drafted Houston’s Patrick Paul in the first round to provide some sort of insurance for his inconsistent health.

Austin Jackson is coming off his best season at right tackle, finishing with a 68.4 PFF grade and allowing a career-low 21 pressures. The team did invest in a free-agent center (Aaron Brewer) a solid player coming off a 71.6 PFF grade. He’s an excellent run blocker but leaves a lot to be desired in protection.

Isaiah Wynn and Robert Jones

The Dolphins will be hoping that Isaiah Wynn and Robert Jones are ready for a full-time starter role (and can stay on the field). Wynn has just one season with over 650 snaps played in his five-year career. He had just a 47.8 PFF grade in his lone season with Miami. Robert Jones has played over 900 snaps in his first three years but hasn’t finished with a PFF grade over 64.0.

Liam Eichenberg can play all five positions on the offensive line, but he’s yet to show he’s good at any of them. Kendall Lamm was solid replacing Armstead in 2023, finishing with a 64.3 PFF grade on 613 snaps.

It is hard to have much optimism with this group considering their lack of experience and injury woes. It probably won’t matter much given how well Miami’s offense designs explosive plays. But this group is among the worst in the offensive line rankings.

31. Washington Commanders

Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, Andrew Wylie

Key Depth: Cornelius Lucas (OT), Chris Paul (OG), Michael Deiter (OC), Ricky Stromberg (OC/OG)

Washington is hoping and praying that they can turn other teams’ castoffs into a working offensive line.

The Commanders attempted to upgrade two positions on their offensive line with the signings of Nick Allegretti and Tyler Biadasz. Allegretti has played just 1,146 snaps in five seasons but had a respectable stretch during the Chiefs playoff run playing for Joe Thuney. Biadasz is coming off his best season but provided three years of solid play as the center in Dallas. He has logged over 1,000 snaps and a PFF grade above 61.0 as a starter.

Washington also returns two starters at right guard and right tackle. Andrew Wylie had his second straight season with over 900 snaps played and finished with a career-high 69.2 PFF grade. He did struggle in pass protection, surrendering nine sacks and 42 pressures on 693 passing plays. Sam Cosmi is quietly becoming one of the top-right guards in the NFL. He had his first season with over 600 snaps and responded with his best PFF grade (80.6), run blocking grade (80.9), and pass blocking grades (74.0).

Who Will Play Left Tackle?

It is anyone’s guess as to what will happen at left tackle. 2024 third-round pick Brandon Coleman is slated to be the starter as a rookie. Coleman was excellent in 2022 (79.6 PFF grade) before regressing in 2023 (58.1). Cornelius Lucas has never been a full-time starter but has played over 3,000 snaps in his career. He’s never finished a season with a PFF grade below 58.0 in his career.

Washington doesn’t have much talent behind their starters either. Chris Paul has played 500 snaps over his first two seasons. Michael Deiter has logged over 2,000 career snaps, but just one season with a PFF grade over 60.6. Ricky Stromberg played just 26 unremarkable snaps after being selected in the third round of the 2023 draft.

Maybe Washington can pull career years from most of their starting group. But if not, this unit will compete for the bottom of the barrel in the offensive line rankings for 2024.

32. New Orleans Saints

Taliese Fuaga, Lucas Patrick, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, Trevor Penning

Key Depth: Nick Saldiveri (OG), Landon Young (OT), Oli Udoh (OG/OT), Shane Lemieux (OC/OG)

Yikes. There isn’t much else to say about the Saints offensive line. They are ranked last in the offensive line rankings for many reasons.

Trevor Penning flamed out at left tackle again last season (53.6 PFF grade), lasting just 417 snaps before being benched for left guard Andrus Peat. He will be playing right tackle with Ryan Ramczyk set to miss time with a degenerative knee issue.

Cesar Ruiz is a fine player but has never had a PFF grade above 59.0 in his 3,753 career snaps. He has also surrendered 13 sacks and 97 pressures in his career, which is less than ideal for an interior lineman. Projected left guard Lucas Patrick struggled with health and play during his time in Chicago. The lone bright spot in this group is center Erik McCoy, who posted a 79.4 PFF grade with little talent around him last season.

Taliese Fuaga

The Saints will also hope that they found another great player in 2024 first-round pick Taliese Fuaga. Fuaga was stellar as a two-year starter at right tackle for Oregon State, posting back-to-back seasons with over 699 snaps played and a PFF grade above 80.4. Some scouts felt that he would be better as a guard in the NFL, so it is somewhat shocking that the Saints are hoping he can flip to right tackle. He has elite traits but has some issues with technique in pass protection. At the very least he will destroy people in the run game.

The depth behind this group is not much better. Several pieces (Landon Young, Oli Udoh, and Shane Lemieux) have NFL experience but little of it has been good. It is hard to imagine this unit cracking the top 25 in the offensive line rankings consistently with the lack of talent they have.

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