2024 NFL Prospect Rankings: Guards

Duke

Projected Round: 2-3

Spent one year at center before moving to left tackle. Lack of length will likely move him back inside to guard or center. A brick house against power with ability to adjust his feet and re-screw himself into the ground. Mechanically sound and balanced. Stays square with good contact and reaction speed.

Connecticut

Projected Round: 2-3

Big and physical with enough speed out of his stance to cut across defenders while getting downfield push. Still has a lot of margin to chew off as he learns the skill set of the position.

Kansas State

Projected Round: 2-3

Has played all over the line at a high level. Will be a coach's and teammates favorite right away. No-nonsense power blocker who moves defenders against their will repeatedly. Strong hand strike will displace defenders. Has surprising athletic ability in space to adjust late and make an impact on the move.

Arizona

Projected Round: 2-3

His length limitations and pass protection issues could lead to a transition to guard at the next level. Either way, this is a nicely built and athletic blocker who checks a lot of boxes when looking for tools to develop. A natural knee bender who can play with a squatty lower half and flat back.

Texas A&M

Projected Round: 3-4

Gets on his man in a hurry and stays attached with proper positioning. The start to each snap is constantly positive, stemming from the explosion that turns into power which is a weapon for the front. He is an absolute freight train in the running game but there are moments where he gets over-eager, overshooting his approach to defenders in space and the lack of ability to stop and change direction has bitten him multiple times.