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 positio- by-position and ranking the 2026 draft class, with more attention being paid to positional groups the Eagles may be more interested in.
At offensive tackle, the Eagles have one of the best duos in the NFL with Jordan Mailata manning the left side and Lane Johnson on the right. Johnson is nearing the end of his career, and age (he turns 36 in May) is showing itself in the form of injuries. The future Hall of Famer is a great player still when he’s on the field, but his lack of availability was a problem last year.
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This tackle class is quite deep with quality players across the top 100. The Eagles could opt to draft Johnson’s heir in the first round or play the waiting game. Here are the best tackles in the class.
1) Spencer Fano, Utah
Spencer Fano is one of two excellent Utah tackles in this class. Fano has experience at both tackle spots and could play four spots on an NFL offensive line. His athleticism is a huge plus, and it shows in the way he can move on an island on the edges or come downhill. He is a smart, technically adept player whose physical gifts are the basis of optimism for what he can do at tackle.
Fano’s shorter arms will concern some teams, and his inconsistent playing strength is more about technique than it is about ability. When Fano keeps his pads low, he is a far more powerful player. It’s those rare moments when he comes out of the snap high that he can be vulnerable to bull rushing.
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Ultimately, there is a lot to like and what’s concerning is more workable than not. Fano should be a very good pro.
NFL Comparison: Jake Matthews, Atlanta Falcons
2) Francis Mauigoa, Miami
There are rumblings that the NFL is considering Francis Mauigoa a guard. I say, if a man played tackle at a high level in college, he should at least have a shot to play it in the NFL.
Mauigoa doesn’t have long arms, but he is a smart, powerful player with good foot speed. If he can prove in the league he can compensate for lack of length with good movement, he will be an excellent tackle.
NFL Comparison: Ryan Ramczyk, New Orleans Saints
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3) Caleb Lomu, Utah
Caleb Lomu, like his teammate above, is a great athlete. While he doesn’t have the experience that Fano does, there is plenty of reason to be excited about him.
Caleb Lomu has a lot of room to improve in terms of consistency and demeanor. There are games and moments where he looks brilliant, nasty, energetic, and alert. There are other moments where all of that falls away. With good coaching, Lomu can be a force in the NFL.
NFL Comparison: DJ Humphries, Arizona Cardinals
4) Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Monroe Freeling is an extremely exciting prospect. The size, athleticism, and demeanor are all something any NFL coaching staff would want to bet on. The big question is just consistency. Freeling has big lapses in technique that are fixable in the right setting.
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NFL Comparison: Broderick Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers
5) Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
The evaluation of Kadyn Proctor is quite straightforward. He is a big, powerful player whose athleticism is surprising for a man of his size. Proctor just needs to rein in his aggressiveness and improve his technique which are big hurdles but his upside is quite exciting.
NFL Comparison: Orlando Brown, Baltimore Ravens
The Rest
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Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
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Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
