Georgia, Alabama Interior Offensive Line Prospects Could Go Early in the 2025 NFL Draft

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. AP Photo/Wade Payne

When you’re watching college football this weekend, you’ll undoubtedly see a lot of terrific run plays up the middle. There will be lots of quarterbacks standing tall in the pocket with time to deliver the ball to an open receiver. Those plays will happen largely because of the strong interior of their team’s offensive line.

And when you watch the NFL on Sunday, you’ll see quarterbacks scrambling from pressure and running backs getting blown up in the backfield on teams that will have a strong interest in improving the center and guard positions on their offensive lines.

Problem, meet potential solutions. Here are the best interior offensive linemen whose names could be called during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Guards

Dylan Fairchild and Tate Ratledge Georgia

Fairchild (6-5, 315, junior) and Ratledge (6-6, 320, senior) have been strong contributors to a successful program and have the size and strength to help an NFL line. Georgia ranks third in the SEC in total passing yards (292.5 per game) and they’re allowing only 1.5 sacks per game. That’s why you see both of their guards (and their center) on this list.

 Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts Alabama

Booker (6-5, 325) and Roberts (6-5, 310) are both juniors who come from a great program and have thrived in a pro system. Alabama is averaging better than 192 rushing yards per game this season. Alabama’s 37 rushing touchdowns are the most among the teams ranked in this week’s AP Poll, which is why you'll see both of their guards and their center on this list as well.

Donovan Jackson Ohio State

Jackson (6-4, 320, senior) could have come out last year but opted to stay at Ohio State for a fourth season. He could be a first- or second-round pick.

Jonah Savaiinaea Arizona

Savaiinaea (6-5, 336, junior) is also considered a late-first- or second-round candidate. He has the ideal size and mentality to perform well early in his NFL career.

Centers

Jared Wilson Georgia

Wilson (6-3, 310, junior) will likely be the third interior offensive lineman from Georgia’s team that hears his name called early in the NFL draft.

Parker Brailsford Alabama

Brailsford (6-2, 290, sophomore) is one of the younger lineman potentially entering the draft this year. Like Georgia, Alabama’s offensive line could dominate the draft early.

Jonah Monheim USC

Monheim (6-5, 310, senior) has protected some really good quarterbacks (including Caleb Williams) and worked in a pro system. He’s played well against Big Ten defensive fronts this year.

Jake Majors Texas

Majors (6-3, 315, senior) has held up well with both Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning taking snaps this year. He has performed well against strong SEC defensive fronts.