2026 Draft Eligible Interior Offensive Linemen - Early Top 5

Newt Westen

After tearing through the skill players and kicking off the trenches with tackles, we’re diving into the interior offensive line for the 2026 NFL Draft, where the center class is crazy deep and loaded with studs. There is a good amount of experience in this group, making most of these names guaranteed to be followed through the draft process.. Starting with an honorable mention for Logan Jones and counting down from No. 5 to No. 1, here are the best interior linemen in the country. Let’s do this!

Honorable Mention, Logan Jones

• Height: 6’2½”

• Weight: 300 lbs

• School: Iowa

Logan Jones is a corn fed center with a ton of experience for anchoring the line. His high IQ for calling blocking assignments and excellent strength make him a rock, with a 99.1% pass-blocking efficiency showing his pass protection prowess. His size will inevitably be his downfall, limiting him to center-only assignments. Even with the frame, he is a Bruce Feldman's Freaks List honoree due to his stellar play strength. If Jones continues to show off his enormous play strength, he could be a reliable NFL center with a high floor.

5. DJ Campbell

• Height: 6’2⅝”

• Weight: 316 lbs

• School: Texas

DJ Campbell’s a sturdy guard who holds his ground for the 2026 draft. His ideal anchor in pass protection stops power rushers cold, and his 76.8 PFF pass-blocking grade highlights his ability to finish blocks in open space. He struggles to move to the second level in run blocking, though, often just holding the line. Campbell’s solid frame and mauler mentality makes him a tough matchup. If he improves his run-blocking mobility in 2025, he could be a dependable NFL guard.

4. Chase Bisontis

• Height: 6’6”

• Weight: 330 lbs

• School: Texas A&M

Chase Bisontis is an athletic force who brings juice to the 2026 draft. His punishing run blocking and quick reaction to counters make him a mauler in the trenches. His taller frame creates leverage issues, though, causing him to lunge and lose balance, as evidenced by the 8 penalties in 2024. Bisontis’s ability to light up defenders in space is a big plus. If he refines his leverage in 2025, he could be a dominant NFL guard.

3. Jaeden Roberts

• Height: 6’4⅛”

• Weight: 323 lbs

• School: Alabama

Jaeden Roberts is a heavy-handed beast with unreal strength for the 2026 draft. His ability to move defenders and quick anchor-setting, with a 97.5% pass-blocking efficiency, make him a brick wall. His hand technique needs cleaning up, though, as he lunges and lowers his head too often. Roberts’ massive frame and power give him a high ceiling. As another member of Feldman's Freaks list, his strength is unmatched in this class—and potentially in any other class this decade. If he sharpens his hands and plays heads up in 2025, he could be a top-tier NFL guard.

2. Connor Lew

• Height: 6’3”

• Weight: 302 lbs

• School: Auburn

Connor Lew’s a high-IQ center who controls the line for the 2026 draft. His excellent pre-snap reads and great athleticism, with a 98.8% pass-blocking efficiency, let him move defenders despite a smaller frame. His tendency to lunge instead of moving his feet, though, throws off his balance. Lew’s ability to call protections and climb to the second level stands out, all of this shown on tape as a true sophomore. There is a chance he returns to school, but if he continues to dominate and take steps forward, he may very well declare this year. If he stays disciplined with his footwork and works on improving technical skills, he could be an elite NFL center.

1. Jake Slaughter

• Height: 6’4⅞”

• Weight: 294 lbs

• School: Florida

Jake Slaughter is the top dog in the 2026 interior line class, a cerebral stud with a knack for dominating the trenches. His excellent pre-snap reads and strong climbing to the second level in run blocking, backed by an 84.2 PFF pass-blocking grade, make him a quarterback’s best friend. His play strength doesn’t always pop, though, failing to overpower top-tier linemen. Slaughter’s high IQ and solid frame fit any scheme. If he boosts his strength in 2025, he’s poised to be an NFL superstar center with instant starter impact.