2027 Draft: Interior Offensive Line

[mayoclinic]

Summer Scouting: Top FCS IOL Prospects To Watch In The 2027 NFL Draft

Who are the top FCS interior offensive line prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft class?

www.si.com

 

[mayoclinic]

Good player, not my droid.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[BennyBledsoe]

Yep, I would make at least 2 interior OL picks next year with views to starting. AVT is, unfortunately, an injury waiting to happen. And it doesn't look like Onwenu is the type of player they want moving forward.

Preferably, one of the IOL prospects could also play tackle, and the other could also play center.

Only one thing is certain in the NFL... injuries. You need to make sure you have solid options. I'd argue this is ESPECIALLY true anywhere along the OL. A strong OL can do wonders for your other 'talent' positions.

 

[Clonamery]

Yep, I would make at least 2 interior OL picks next year with views to starting. AVT is, unfortunately, an injury waiting to happen. And it doesn't look like Onwenu is the type of player they want moving forward.

Preferably, one of the IOL prospects could also play tackle, and the other could also play center.

Only one thing is certain in the NFL... injuries. You need to make sure you have solid options. I'd argue this is ESPECIALLY true anywhere along the OL. A strong OL can do wonders for your other 'talent' positions.

We have 9 picks and need to refresh the defense. The draft capital spent on the offense has been leaning way to the offense, that needs to change.

 

[BennyBledsoe]

We have 9 picks and need to refresh the defense. The draft capital spent on the offense has been leaning way to the offense, that needs to change.

Obviously, I disagree on the priority level. Not disagreeing the defense needs help, but I think quality pieces are more easily found in free agency on defense than on offensive line. Solid OL are rarely ever allowed to reach free agency these days.

 

[Clonamery]

Obviously, I disagree on the priority level. Not disagreeing the defense needs help, but I think quality pieces are more easily found in free agency on defense than on offensive line. Solid OL are rarely ever allowed to reach free agency these days.

Sure. Draft a Guard & TE, pick up a backup IOL in FA. You know that QB & CB are going to set the contract for those positions. You know we need a #2 CB and LBs and Barmore will be a question and Landry's knee. You can't replace them with low bar FAs and UDFAs. Not if you want a Top 5 defense.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[manxman2601]

Run blocking grade in '26 - 68.3
Pass blocking - 76.9 (1 sack, 11 pressures).

6'2", 310, Senior in '27.

 

[manxman2601]

Disappointing Charles Jagusah update from last week:

What Marcus Freeman said about Jagusah’s status​

Freeman told reporters that he believes Jagusah will eventually return to football, but the reality of dealing with a nerve issue makes the situation highly unpredictable. There is no clear understanding of when Jagusah will be physically ready to return to the field, and his short-term timeline is in a difficult spot.

That uncertainty extends beyond just the start of the season. There is no telling whether Notre Dame will be able to depend on Jagusah at any point during the 2026 campaign, or potentially even beyond that. The lack of clarity does nothing to inspire confidence that the 6-foot-7, 330-pound lineman will suit up in blue and gold again anytime soon.

Notre Dame football's Charles Jagusah injury update creates an interesting debate about the best fix for the offensive line

The Charles Jagusah injury update is unfortunate for Notre Dame. What should the Fighting Irish do at right guard?

atozsports.com

 

[manxman2601]

Paki Finau, BYU (frmly Washington)
6-5, 310

This might be one for @mayoclinic . Easy moving LG, however, he's only a RS Soph so maybe one to file away for '28 at the earliest. Zero sacks last season and only nine pressures. He has also had a limited number of snaps at LT and RT but he's almost exclusively played at LG.

 

[Clonamery]

Paki Finau, BYU (frmly Washington)
6-5, 310

This might be one for @mayoclinic . Easy moving LG, however, he's only a RS Soph so maybe one to file away for '28 at the earliest. Zero sacks last season and only nine pressures. He has also had a limited number of snaps at LT and RT but he's almost exclusively played at LG.

Can't move him.

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[mayoclinic]

No mention of Mo Oratokhai, Brandon Baker or Charles Jagusah (maybe for good reason). Or of Jacarrius Peak or PJ Willuams as tackle/guards.

Need to study Jesse Perry.

 

[mayoclinic]

Dane Brugler's IOL list, for comparison:

2027 NFL Draft preseason positional rankings: Guards and centers

The Big Ten could produce several early-round interior offensive linemen in next year's draft class.

www.nytimes.com

1. Kade Pieper
2. Greg Johnson
3. Anthonie Knapp
4. Austin Siereveld
5. Carter Smith

Cayden Green and Brandon Baker a bit lower.

Also no mention of Jacarrius Peak or PJ Williams as IOL conversion prospects, and no mention of Charles Jagusah or Mo Oratokhai.