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2026 NFL Draft position rankings: Interior offensive line
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching, highlighting the Eagles' need for interior offensive line talent due to injury concerns with Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson. The team may target a guard in the first round and seek additional depth for the center position later in the draft.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Olaivavega Ioane of Penn State poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images
With the 2026 NFL Draft fast approaching, we have a more complete picture of this year’s class. Film, production, athletic testing, interviews, and medical evaluations come together to make a profile of a player, which makes it easier to map out the talent. Over the next few weeks, I will be going through position-by-position and ranking the 2026 draft class, with more attention being paid to positional groups the Eagles may be more interested in.
At interior offensive line, the Eagles are in a tough spot. Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson are coming off injury-riddled seasons that saw their play take a huge step back. For Dickerson, there were even loud murmurs that he could retire. Luckily, both players will be back in 2026 and hopefully they will both be back in healthy form. But it’s a big “if.” At the right guard spot, the Eagles have a potential hole to fill. They have some depth on the roster, but no real proven players who can step up and step in.
Realistically, the Eagles could look for a guard high in the draft and it would make sense. There are a few first round quality players, including guys who will be considered at tackle and guard. In the later rounds, the Eagles might look for an insurance plan at center and get some depth for the interior trenches.
Here is how this class looks for interior linemen, excluding players already ranked as tackles.
1) Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
In terms of pure guards in the class, Olaivavega Ioane is the lone player who is a slam dunk first-round talent. Ioane is a strong, big bodied blocker whose power and concentration make him a tremendous pass blocker.
While he is not the most laterally quick player on the move, he is a handful coming downhill. Ioane’s game is extremely solid and he got better each year he was at Penn State. I expect him to be an immediate difference maker in the NFL.
NFL Comparison: Cooper Beebe, Dallas Cowboys
The Rest
- Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
- Pat Coogan, Indiana
- Sam Hecht, Kansas State
- Connor Lew, Auburn
- Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
- Jake Slaughter, Florida
- Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech
- Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
- DJ Campbell II, Texas
- Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
Q&A
What are the injury concerns for the Eagles' interior offensive line ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft?
Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson are coming off injury-riddled seasons, raising concerns about their performance and availability for the upcoming season.
Which positions might the Eagles prioritize in the 2026 NFL Draft for the offensive line?
The Eagles are likely to target a guard in the first round and may also look for depth at the center position in the later rounds.
Who are the top interior offensive line prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft?
There are several first-round quality players available, including those who can play both tackle and guard positions.
