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2013 NFL Draft Offensive Tackle Rankings

Posted by Brad On January - 31 - 2013
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Jake Matthews and Taylor Lewan opted to stay in school and many came to the conclusion that the tackle class was ‘weak’. It couldn’t be further from the truth. Lewan and Matthews would have added to quality at the top of the draft but this remains a solid class with two headliners.

By now everyone is in agreement that Texas A&M’s Luke Joeckel is not only the top tackle but may be the top overall player in the 2013 NFL Draft. Joeckel is a certainty in a draft of uncertainties at the top. A top four lock with the skill set to be an instant impact tackle at the next level, ala 2012′s No. 4 overall pick Matt Kalil.

Since October I have been ringing the bell and pounding the table for Central Michigan’s Eric Fisher. Fisher has drawn comparisons to former Chippewa Joe Staley but it has been my thought that he was a better overall player coming out of college. That’s high praise considering Staley is arguably one of the top tackles in the game.

Outside of the top two, this class doesn’t lack for depth at the position. Lane Johnson is a fast rising tackle prospect with loads of athleticism. Don’t be surprised if Johnson is taken in the top 15 selections. I could see as many as 13 tackles taken in the first three rounds of the draft.

After the break check out our 2013 NFL Draft offensive tackle rankings.

RANK PLAYER SCHOOL HEIGHT WEIGHT
1 LUKE JOECKEL TEXAS A&M 6061 310
2 ERIC FISHER CENTRAL MICHIGAN 6072 305
3 LANE JOHNSON OKLAHOMA 6062 302
4 DALLAS THOMAS TENNESSEE 6052 308
5 D.J. FLUKER ALABAMA 6047 355
6 JUSTIN PUGH SYRACUSE 6047 301
7 KYLE LONG OREGON 6061 304
8 ODAY ABOUSHI VIRGINIA 6052 310
9 CHRIS FAULK LSU 6050 323
10 MENELIK WATSON FLORIDA ST 6045 310
11 JORDAN MILLS LOUISIANA TECH 6050 315
12 BRENNAN WILLIAMS NORTH CAROLINA 6067 315
13 REID FRAGEL OHIO STATE 6067 304
14 TERRON ARMSTEAD ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 6046 304
15 RICKY WAGNER WISCONSIN 6061 310
16 LA’ADRIAN WADDLE TEXAS TECH 6060 330
17 MANASE FOKETI WEST TEXAS A&M 6055 320
18 BRADEN BROWN BYU 6051 305
19 MARK JACKSON GLENVILLE STATE 6054 341
20 XAVIER NIXON FLORIDA 6054 311
21 LUKE MARQUARDT AZUSA PACIFIC 6080 312
22 ELVIS FISHER MISSOURI 6046 291
23 OSCAR JOHNSON LOUISIANA TECH 6060 330
24 DANN O’NEIL WESTERN MICHIGAN 6071 317
25 JOHN WETZEL BOSTON COLLEGE 6070 308
26 JEFF NADY NEVADA 6055 302
27 TANNER HAWKINSON KANSAS 6045 300
28 MATT SUMMERS-GAVIN CAL 6044 300
29 R.J. DILL RUTGERS 6063 316
30 ALEX HURST LSU 6057 332
31 NICK BECTON VIRGINIA TECH 6060 318
32 ROGERS GAINES TENNESSEE ST 6070 312
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  • Reggie

    So you believe Dallas Thomas will be an OT at the next level or an OG?

    • bradc11

      I think he truly is a guy that could play either. I was really impressed with him on tape at both positions. Projected him as a tackle because I think teams will try him out there first. I don’t see any reason a team wouldn’t draft him with the intention of playing him at tackle.

  • neighborhooddrunkpart2

    Man o man would I love to see ERIC FISHER,LANE JOHNSON or JORDAN MILLS in a Steelers uniform.

    • bradc11

      Don’t think Fisher or Johnson make it anywhere near 17. But Jordan Mills is a guy that I think they could target in the 3rd round. He’s a guy that will continue to move up draft boards, although NFL teams probably already had him in that 3-4 rd. range.

      • Bex_R1986

        I’m not getting the love for Jordan Mills. He came in and did ok as a late call up for the senior bowl, but his tape is poor, struggles in pass protect, can’t handle speed rushers, and when he’s put under pressure his hands and feet technique loses all control. He’s been an undrafted free agent in my rankings throughout and remains there. Why for you is he worthy of a 3rd round pick? He does ok in run blocking and could project to guard but he’s way down for me on the list, with many more better prospects

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