Ranking the NFL’s Best Offensive Linemen
To be successful in the NFL, you must have a great offensive line. Even with superstars at every other position, winning games is a tall task without a strong front five. Here are the ten best offensive linemen in the game. For variety, there will be two players from each position on the line.
10. Joe Thuney, LG, New England Patriots
The man most responsible for shutting down Aaron Donald in the Super Bowl followed up his performance with an All-Pro season in 2019. New England, a team that doesn’t use their franchise tag often, made sure to use it on Thuney.
9. Ronnie Stanley, LT, Baltimore Ravens
It was no coincidence that Lamar Jackson’s ascension coincided with the breakout of Ronnie Stanley. PFF’s #1 pass-blocker allowed just six pressures during the entire regular season.
8. Rodney Hudson, C, Las Vegas Raiders
Hudson has never received his due thanks to the presence of Jason Kelce and Travis Frederick, but he’s been right up there with those players for years. Known mostly for his incredible run-blocking, Hudson doubles as an elite pass protector, allowing zero sacks since 2018.
7. Brandon Brooks, RG, Philadelphia Eagles
Despite a torn Achilles in the 2018 postseason, Brandon Brooks returned in time to be the best guard in the league during the 2019 season. He notched his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection last year.
6. Lane Johnson, RT, Philadelphia Eagles
Johnson doesn’t get nearly as much love from non-Eagles fans as he should. He’s made a living out of shutting down premier edge rushers from Von Miller to Khalil Mack to Demarcus Lawrence.
5. Mitchell Schwartz, RT, Kansas City Chiefs
An All-Pro in four consecutive seasons, Schwartz has been rock-solid protecting the right side of Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes. He’s started 128/128 games since he was drafted in 2012.
4. David Bakhtiari, LT, Green Bay Packers
As the league’s best player at the most important position on the line, it feels criminal to have Bakhtiari out of the top three. He’s repeatedly held his own in a division full of premier pass rushers while holding the fort for a QB that likes to hold onto the football.
3. Zack Martin, RG, Dallas Cowboys
The literal definition of consistency, Zack Martin has made both the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro team in every season of his career. Even Aaron Donald (who was drafted in the same year) can’t say that.
2. Quenton Nelson, LG, Indianapolis Colts
Nelson took the league by storm in his rookie year, anchoring what was the best line in football during 2018. He proved his first year wasn’t a fluke by not allowing a sack and notching another All-Pro selection in 2019.
1. Jason Kelce, C, Philadelphia Eagles
With three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections, Kelce is making a case for the Hall of Fame. Insanely athletic for a man of his size, Kelce’s ability to get out in space and his downfield block is second to none.
Statistics according to profootballreference.com
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