Analysis The Top 10 Guards In The 2025 Draft (2 Viewers)

[Snakehead]

PFF#9 Guard / #198 Overall Player
Jager Burton- (LG/RG) (6'4"/316#) (JR) Kentucky

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[Snakehead]

These guys don't have PFF Draft Cards yet.

#5- Conner Colby- (LG/RG/RT) (6'6"/310#) (SR.) Iowa
#7- D.J. Campbell- (RG) (6'3"/330#) (JR.) Texas
#8- Miles Frazier- (LG/RG) (6'5"/325#) (SR.) LSU
#9- T.J. Ferguson- (LG) (6'4"/330#) (JR.) Florida St.
#10- Michael Mokofisi- (RG) (6'4"/320#) (SR.) Utah

 

[B_doggman47]

I switched up some of these player rankings. They have some Guards ranked higher than other Guards with better talent, for example Dylan Fairchild was ranked #3 and he will need significant development in his run game. He has fallen completely out of my top 10 rankings

 

[B_doggman47]

Here's a good one that's not even in the top 10 that was ranked #12 that I moved up to #8, Clay Webb.

#8- Clay Webb- (LG) Jacksonville St. (6'3"/312#)
Webb is a powerful run blocker who consistently creates lanes for ball carriers and drives defenders off the line of scrimmage. Webb is a versatile lineman with experience at both Guard and Center, providing valuable flexibility for NFL offensive lines.
Webb has elite pass protection skills, demonstrating exceptional technique and awareness in keeping the QB clean. He also has exceptional football IQ, showcasing the ability to read defenses and adjusting blocking schemes on the fly. Webb projects as a high-upside interior offensive lineman with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His exceptional pass protection skills and run blocking prowess, make him an attractive prospect for teams employing zone-blocking schemes. While his size may raise some concerns, Webb's technique and versatility should translate well to the next level.

 

[RJS]

Here is some interesting information on Donovan Jackson. He's one I would like to see the Saints draft.

#3- Donovan Jackson- (LG) Ohio St. 6'4"/320#)
Jackson has rare combination of size, power and athleticism that makes him scheme versatile, capable of excelling in both gap and zone running schemes.
In pass protection, Jackson's ability to anchor against power and mirror quickness will be immediately translatable to the pro game.
While there's still room for technical refinement, particularly in his hand usage and pad level consistency and with continued development, Jackson has the ceiling of a Pro-Bowl or All-Pro calibur Guard who can dominate in the run game and provide stalwart pass protection.

He was very impressive vs Penn State filling in at left tackle. As the announcers said "he made himself some money today".

 

[B_doggman47]

Here another guy who wasn't ranked in the top 10 that could be better that players ranked ahead of him.

#9- Logan Parr- (LG/RG) SMU (6'4"/315#)
Parr has position versatility with experience at multiple interior spots, displaying comfort in both gap and zone blocking schemes. He's a quick processor who consistently identifies defensive fronts pre-snap and adjusts blocking assignments accordingly. Parr is an above-the-rim athlete who excels at climbing to the second level with proper angles and timing to seal off LB's in the run game.
In pass protection, Parr is a quick-twitch athlete who shows plus lateral movement skills and excellent change of direction ability in pass protection. He has plus spatial awareness when working against stunts and twists, showing a natural feel for picking up late loopers and exchanging defenders.
Parr's production shows a developmental interior lineman with immediate backup potential and core special teams value. Natural movement skills and anchor strength translate well to pass protection at the next level, though mechanical refinements are needed to maximize his run blocking potential. His plus athletic traits, Good football IQ and proven durability suggests scheme versatility, with an early fit as a backup at both Guard spots. The foundation is there for a reliable backup with the upside to compete for starting reps with proper development.

 

[B_doggman47]

Well I couldn't find a true #10 Guard that could fit in to that spot, so I'm going with #12 on my list that could be a real surprise and a steal in the mid-rounds.

#12- Dylan Fairchild- (LG) Georgia (6'5"/315#)
Fairchild's excellent pass protection skills and above-average athleticism for an interior lineman make him an attractive prospect for NFL teams running zone-blocking schemes. His quick feet and ability to mirror defenders translate well at the next level, particularly in pass-heavy offenses.
However, Fairchild's run blocking needs significant development. His lack of power at the point of attack and inconsistent hand placement may limit his immediate effectiveness in the run game. Coaching will need to focus on improving his functional strength and drive-blocking technique.
Fairchild profiles as a developmental prospect with starter upside. Teams will view him as a high potential Guard who may require time to refine his skills before competing for a starting role.

 

[solarbear88]

#4- Luke Kandra- (RG/LG) Cincinnati (6'4"/323#)
Kandra has the ability to execute zone concepts with precision and climb to the second level, will have zone-heavy teams salivating. His ability to play multiple positions along the interior could make him make him a valuable sixth man early in his career. He has an explosive first step off the snap, consistently beating DT's to the punch and establishing leverage in both run and pass sets.

This is the guy who intrigues me the most.

 

[saintmike23]

I have Tate as the best guard in the draft over Booker, he's going to be a stud for a long time. Would love if the Saints got him.

We need to get back to 320-340 pound guards. I don’t care what anyone thinks of zone running and lighter guys. Ultimately weight and strength wins in the NFL

 

[Snakehead]

We need to get back to 320-340 pound guards. I don’t care what anyone thinks of zone running and lighter guys. Ultimately weight and strength wins in the NFL

Yeah, these smaller guys are getting bullied. We need those bigger athletic guys that can move like the small guys for the zone scheme. Good thing is there are more of these big athletic guys every year.

 

[TruSaint]

We need to get back to 320-340 pound guards. I don’t care what anyone thinks of zone running and lighter guys. Ultimately weight and strength wins in the NFL

Agreed, I'm really really starting to like Donovan, he is shorter, 320ish and built like a tree trunk. He might have surpassed Tate as being my number 1 guard now, if not he def is number 2 for me over booker. He looks like he can excel at both pass pro and run blocking. He's a must get for us IMO.

 

[B_doggman47]

Here's a guy that will be a developmental project, but with some upside. Could be a good depth player right now until he gets up to speed. I have him ranked at #15 on my list, he's ranked higher on other sites. It's good to draft a starting caliber Guard, but you also need to get one that can be a project and bring along slowly for good depth behind your starter.

#15- T.J. Ferguson- (LG) Florida St. (6'4"/330#)
Ferguson enters the NFL draft as a high upside prospect with the potential to develop into a solid interior lineman. Ferguson is a versatile interior lineman with experience at both Guard and Center, providing valuable flexibility for offensive schemes and depth. His run blocking efficiency requires improvement, with inconsistent performance in creating lanes and sustaining blocks through the whistle.
Ferguson's pass protection skills need refinement. He has struggled facing sophisticated pass rush moves.
Ferguson's ceiling as a powerful, versatile interior lineman makes him an intriguing mid-to-late round prospect for teams looking to bloster their offensive line depth with developmental talent.

 

[BreesHOF2024]

He was very impressive vs Penn State filling in at left tackle. As the announcers said "he made himself some money today".

Agreed. He got beat a couple times by Abdul Carter who is one of the fastest edge guys in cfb but for a guard in his first start at LT he was tremendous