Pittsburgh Review

The Triple Take team, consisting of Dale Lolley, Matt Williamson, and Mike Prisuta, has evaluated the top offensive tackle prospects for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. The draft will take place in April. The crew shared their insights on the players expected to make an impact at this key position.

Dale Lolley noted that while offensive tackles might not be considered exciting first-round picks, they are crucial for NFL teams. He mentioned that the Pittsburgh Steelers have selected offensive tackles in the first round of the last two drafts: Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu. According to NFL.com's pre-draft rankings, both would rank highly among this year's prospects.

Lolley's top pick is Will Campbell from LSU. "Campbell has excellent athleticism, overall size and demeanor to handle playing either tackle position in the NFL," he stated. His other top choices include Armand Membou from Missouri and Josh Simmons from Ohio State.

Matt Williamson observed that last year's draft was unusual with six offensive tackles picked in the top 20. This year’s class is different due to many prospects not fitting the typical physical profile for NFL tackles. He highlighted Armand Membou from Purdue as his top choice due to his athletic ability and build.

Mike Prisuta emphasized the importance of offensive linemen delivering results on the field. He ranked Will Campbell as his top prospect despite concerns about arm length because "blocking is done with your feet." Prisuta also mentioned Kelvin Banks Jr. from Texas as a promising player with significant college accolades.

All three analysts agree that while this year's group may lack some of the high-end talent seen previously, there are still potential stars among them who could contribute significantly to their future teams.