DRAFT NEWS

The prospective IOL that could declare for next spring's draft do not appear to offer many future starters and the majority of prospects who figure to eventually earn starting jobs inside are likely to be converted OTs. Only one prospect (McConnell) has earned a preseason first-round grade for next year's draft.

The 2026 IOL class is not loaded with a ton of future starters but the top of the class offers about a dozen potential starters at the top of the board. The best IOL in this class is Penn State OG Olaivavega Ioane, perhaps the most complete OL prospect in this draft. Other top prospects include guards Emmanuel Pregnon / Oregon & Keylan Rutledge / Georgia Tech, The center class is loaded with potential starters including Jake Slaughter / Florida, Sam Hecht / Kansas State, Log