It’s that time of year Fantasy Guru fam! Our very own, Ted Schuster and Armando Marsal dug into each and every offensive line in the league, providing you with an overview and an overall grade. The role of an offensive line can play a huge part of an offensive player’s success, especially for running backs and quarterbacks.
As you will see below, each player has a ranking by their name. The individual player grade is pulled from PFF. There were 132 ranked tackles, 131 ranked guards, and 51 ranked centers. With that said, let’s jump right into it.
2019 OFFENSIVE LINE BREAKDOWNS
Arizona Cardinals
Offensive Line Coach: Sean Kugler (1st season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: DJ Humphries (43rd in overall rank, 80th in pass blocking, 11th in run blocking)
LG: J.R. Sweezy (117th in overall rank, 82nd in pass blocking, 119th in run blocking)
C: Mason Cole (47th in overall rank, 50th in pass blocking, 28th in run blocking)
RG: Justin Pugh (100th in overall rank, 95th in pass blocking, 108th in run blocking)
RT: Marcus Gilbert (44th in overall rank, 29th in pass blocking, 94th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G Max Garcia (101st in overall rank, 110th in pass blocking, and 88th in run blocking) , T Korey Cunningham (76th in overall rank, 87th in pass blocking, and 81st in run blocking) , Lamont Gaillard (sixth round rookie), Joshua Miles (seventh round rookie)
Overview: This offensive line entered the 2018 season as one of the worst in the league and it did not help this unit out that the only player on this line that stayed healthy was center Mason Cole. He was the only one who played all 16 games. Arizona acquired tackle Marcus Gilbert in a trade with the Steelers this offseason, which instantly upgrades the line. He grades out very well in pass blocking and is an overall solid tackle. The issue with Gilbert is that he is injury prone, which has to be concerning for a unit that was plagued with injuries in 2018. Despite this addition, this line comes into the 2019 season as one of the more suspect units in the league. Josh Rosen had trouble staying upright in 2018, as he was sacked 45 times which was seventh highest in the league. Kyler Murray is far more mobile than Rosen is, but this below average offensive line has to be concerning for a rookie quarterback. There are a lot of questions marks with this unit and not a ton of depth, expectations for them should be mediocre at best.
Grade = D-
Atlanta Falcons
Offensive Line Coach: Chris Morgan (5th season)
Scheme: Power Blocking
LT: Jake Matthews (10th in overall rank, 8th in pass blocking, 58th in run blocking)
LG: James Carpenter (74th in overall rank, 43rd in pass blocking, 87th in run blocking)
C: Alex Mack (3rd in overall rank, 10th in pass blocking, 3rd in run blocking)
RG: Chris Lindstrom (1st round rookie)
RT: Kaleb McGary (1st round rookie)
Top reserves: T Ty Sambrailo (49th in overall rank, 34th in pass blocking, and 50th in run blocking)
Overview: The Falcons invested in their offensive line during the 2019 NFL Draft, taking guard Chris Lindstrom 14th overall and tackle Kaleb McGary 31st overall. Both are expected to jump right into the starting lineup this season and help this unit out. In addition, this line has Jake Matthews, who graded out as the 10th best tackle last season, and center Alex Mack, who graded out third best at his position. Considering the strength of most players on this line, Matt Ryan should have plenty of protection in the pocket when he drops back to throw. Last season this unit was ranked 12th by PFF in pass blocking and they have made some key additions, so there is a chance that they finish even better this season, assuming the rookies live up to expectations and they stay healthy.
Grade = B-
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive Line Coach: Joe D’Alessandris (3rd season)
Scheme: Combo of Zone and Power Blocking
LT: Ronnie Stanley (17th in overall rank, 5th in pass blocking, 48th in run blocking)
LG: Alex Lewis (106th in overall rank, 76th in pass blocking, 113th in run blocking)
C: Matt Skura (30th in overall rank, 34th in pass blocking, 32nd in run blocking)
RG: Marshal Yanda (5th in overall rank, 13th in pass blocking, 9th in run blocking)
RT: Orlando Brown Jr. (51st in overall rank, 42nd in pass blocking, 83rd in run blocking)
Top reserves: T Jermaine Eluemunor (92nd in overall rank, 85th in pass blocking, and 59th run blocking), G Ben Powers (5th round rookie),
Overview: The Ravens line is strong on the outside with Stanley and second-year tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Veteran guard Marshal Yanda is a strong anchor on the inside of this line as he continues to be impressive year in and year out. They added guard Ben Powers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft, who could be of help in the run blocking department for this unit. Newly acquired running back Mark Ingram will have a nice line to run behind and we saw what type of production he is capable of when running behind a good offensive line. Second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson should have nice clean pockets and decent pass protection with this group, as well as some nice holes to run through when he decides to take off for a running play. Overall this is a strong unit and barring any injuries they should remain that way, after all, this line finished 10th in pass blocking last season.
Grade = B
Buffalo Bills
Offensive Line Coach: Bobby Johnson (1st season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Dion Dawkins (41st in overall rank, 32nd in pass blocking, 72nd in run blocking
LG: Quinton Spain (44th in overall rank, 34th in pass blocking, 57th in run blocking)
C: Mitch Morse (47th in overall rank, 50th in pass blocking, 28th in run blocking)
RG: Ty Nsekhe (45th in overall rank, 31st in pass blocking, 15th in run blocking)
RT: Cody Ford (2nd round rookie)
Top reserves: G Jon Feliciano (47th in overall rank, 50th in pass blocking, and 28th in run blocking), C Spencer Long (50th in overall rank, 49th in pass blocking, and 48th in run blocking)
Overview: The Bills drafted tackle Cody Ford in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Ford is still raw, but he is a rare athlete with a tremendous ceiling and should find quick success at run blocking. They added former Titans Guard Quinton Spain who should be a big help to the pass blocking for this unit and aid in protecting Josh Allen’s blindside. He had a 75.6 PFF grade in that department last season, which is above average. Dion Dawkins is also strong at pass blocking with a 76.3 PFF grade in 2018, making the left side of this line strong as far as protection goes for their sophomore quarterback. The Bills also added tackle Ty Nsekhe, who they will likely slot into the guard position this season. He has shown the ability to play both positions and graded out above average in both pass and run blocking last year. Overall there is upside for this unit.
Grade = C+
Carolina Panthers
Offensive Line Coach: Travelle Wharton (2nd season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Greg Little (2nd round rookie)
LG: Daryl Williams (56th in overall rank, 102nd in pass blocking, 16th in run blocking)
C: Matt Paradis (2nd in overall rank, 15th in pass blocking, 2nd in run blocking)
RG: Trai Turner (31st in overall rank, 18th in pass blocking, and 73rd in run blocking)
RT: Taylor Moton (16th in overall rank, 13th in pass blocking, 57th in run blocking) (132 ranked by PFF)
Top reserves: G Greg Van Roten (60th in overall rank, 55th in pass blocking, and 79th in run blocking)
Overview: Tackle Daryl Williams played just one game last season before landing on the injured reserve. He is on track to return from the injury for the start of training camp and is also expected to be moved to the guard position after the Panthers drafted tackle Greg Little in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Panthers also added center Matt Paradis, formerly of Denver, which is a huge addition to this unit. He will anchor the middle of this line and brings exceptional run blocking skills, as well as very strong pass blocking skills to the table. Taylor Moton and Trai Turner are both very strong pass blockers as well, making this an overall strong unit. This offensive line should be considered one of the top units in the league heading into the season.
Grade = B+
Chicago Bears
Offensive Line Coach: Harry Hiestand (2nd season and 7th overall with the Bears)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Charles Leno Jr. (19th in overall rank, 22nd in pass blocking, 29th in run blocking)
LG: James Daniels (37th in overall rank, 49th in pass blocking, 47th in run blocking)
C: Cody Whitehair (11th in overall rank, 14th in pass blocking, 13th in run blocking)
RG: Kyle Long (45th in overall rank, 14th in pass blocking, 84th in run blocking)
RT: Bobbie Massie (30th in overall rank, 23rd in pass blocking, 84th in run blocking)
Top reserves: T Bradley Sowell (75th in overall rank, 94th in pass blocking, 95th in run blocking)
Overview: Aside from James Daniels, the rest of this line has proven to be above average in pass blocking which is good for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Charles Leno Jr. continued to play well last season, ranking 19th overall among all tackles. He graded out above average in both run and pass blocking in 2018. Center Cody Whitehair is really developing into a strong lineman, grading out in the top 15 in all categories in 2018 out of all the centers. For the third straight season, Kyle Long battled injuries, but was an efficient pass blocker when healthy. Overall this unit is strong, but they do lack depth and did not address this in the draft this year. With that said, the starting five can be considered one of the better units in the league heading into the season.
Grade = B+
Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive Line Coach: Frank Pollack (2nd season)
Scheme: Power Blocking
LT: Cordy Glenn (73rd in overall rank, 55th in pass blocking, 119th in run blocking)
LG: Clint Boling (50th in overall rank, 44th in pass blocking, 91st in run blocking)
C: Billy Price (48th in overall rank, 36th in pass blocking, 46th in run blocking)
RG: John Miller (32nd in overall rank, 48th in pass blocking, 62nd in run blocking)
RT: Bobby Hart (97th in overall rank, 82nd in pass blocking, 93rd in run blocking)
Top reserves: G John Jerry (not ranked due not playing in 2018), G Michael Jordan (fourth round rookie), C Trey Hopkins (28th in overall rank, 27th in pass blocking, and 39th in run blocking)
Overview: The Bengals drafted Jonah Williams 11th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he suffered a torn labrum and is expected to miss his entire rookie season. He was expected to come in and help this unit who was one of the worst in the league last season. They added former Bills guard John Miller who is arguably their best healthy lineman at this time. He graded out as the 32nd overall guard on PFF. Andy Dalton and Jeff Driskel combined for 36 sacks last season, which was top 15 in the league in 2018. Considering that they have not upgraded much, if at all, this could be another rough year for Dalton in the pocket. Joe Mixon is considered one of the top backs heading into this season, but it is difficult to see him reach his true ceiling running behind such a poor offensive line.
Grade = D
Cleveland Browns
Offensive Line Coach: James Campen (1st season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Greg Robinson (89th in overall rank, 67th in pass blocking, and 101st in run blocking) (132 ranked by PFF)
LG: Joel Bitonio (6th in overall rank, 3rd in pass blocking, and 20th in run blocking) (131 ranked by PFF)
C: J.C. Tretter (9th in overall rank, 4th in pass blocking, and 14th in run blocking) (51 ranked by PFF)
RG: Austin Corbett (102nd in overall rank, 60th in pass blocking, and 90th in run blocking) (131 ranked by PFF)
RT: Chris Hubbard (55th in overall rank, 46th in pass blocking, and 112th in run blocking) (132 ranked by PFF)
Top reserves: T Drew Forbes (sixth round rookie), G Eric Kush (70th in overall rank, 19th in pass blocking, and 107th in run blocking), T Kendall Lamm (58th in overall rank, 36th in pass blocking, and 107th in run blocking)
Overview: The unit has two very strong linemen in guard Joel Bitonio and center J.C. Tretter, both of which graded out as top 10 overall at their position by PFF. Aside from those two, there are several questions marks for this unit. Austin Corbett is entering his second season in the league and is expected to start at right guard this season, but he was struggling in OTAs, which is something to keep an eye on. The Browns offense is one of the more hyped offenses heading into the 2019 season. They traded for Odell Beckham Jr., second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield displayed his talents last season and showed us why the team drafted him in the first overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, Nick Chubb also showcased his ability to be an explosive and high-end back in the NFL, and they also have Jarvis Landry and David Njoku, who are both very talented. I am pumped myself for these guys, but I am eager to see how this offensive line pans out and how they will affect this offense.
Grade = C+
Dallas Cowboys
Offensive Line Coach: Marc Colombo (1st season as Cowboys offensive line coach full-time, took over the last season in Week 9 after team fired Coach Paul Alexander)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Tyron Smith (9th in overall rank, 7th in pass blocking, 27th in run blocking)
LG: Connor Williams (67th in overall rank, 68th in pass blocking, 80th in run blocking)
C: Travis Frederick (not ranked due to injury)
RG: Zack Martin (3rd in overall rank, 5th in pass blocking, 8th in run blocking)
RT: La’el Collins (31st in overall rank, 51st in pass blocking, 20th in run blocking)
Top reserves: T Cameron Fleming (99th in overall rank, 90th in pass blocking, and 76th in run blocking), C Joe Looney (45th in overall rank, 38th in pass blocking, and 49th in run blocking), G Connor McGovern (3rd round rookie)
Overview: This has been one of the better offensive lines for several years now. Tyron Smith grades out as one of the better tackles in the league by PFF. The same can be said about Zack Martin who grades out in the top 10 in every category by PFF. This unit felt the pressure with Travis Frederick out last season, but he is healthy once again and looks to anchor the middle of this line. In 2017 among all centers, he ranked third overall in PFF grade for offense, fifth in pass blocking, and third in run blocking. His return is key to the success of this offensive line. This group should open up plenty of holes for Ezekiel Elliott and should keep Dak Prescott upright. Heading into the season, the Cowboys offensive line has to be considered one of the best, if not the best unit in the league.
Grade = A
Denver Broncos
Offensive Line Coach: Mike Munchak (1st season with Denver, 19 years of experience as offensive line coach)
Scheme: Power
LT: Garrett Bolles (36th in overall rank, 50th in pass blocking, 34th in run blocking)
LG: Ronald Leary (46th in overall rank, 77th in pass blocking, 29th in run blocking)
C: Connor McGovern (65th in overall rank, 120th in pass blocking, and 13th in run blocking at G)
RG: Dalton Risner (2nd round rookie)
RT: Ja’Wuan James (34th in overall rank, 72nd in pass blocking, 19th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G Elijah Wilkinson (54th in overall rank, 98th in pass blocking, 23rd in run blocking), G Sam Jones (18th in overall rank, 28th in pass blocking, 14th in run blocking)
Overview: The Broncos added former Dolphins tackle Ja’Waun James which was a big addition to this unit. He came in with a top 20 grade in run blocking and should be able to improve an already solid run blocking offense. Connor McGovern was moved to center where he struggled, but he did play well while he manned the guard position. Denver also drafted Dalton Risner who played both center and guard in college, however, he is expected to start at the right guard position for the Broncos. He is consider to be an elite run blocker, which would make this offense very strong in run blocking. This is good news for Royce Freeman, who could see an increased role in the backfield this season, as well as Phillip Lindsay who came out of nowhere last year and became an every week starter in fantasy football. The Broncos offensive line can be considered a strong one heading into the season, with plenty of upside to exceed expectations.
Grade = B
Detroit Lions
Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson (2nd season)
Scheme: Power
LT: Taylor Decker (38th in overall rank, 15th in pass blocking, 100th in run blocking)
LG: Kenny Wiggins (82nd in overall rank, 66th in pass blocking, 106th in run blocking)
C: Frank Ragnow (49th in overall rank, 89th in pass blocking, 26th in run blocking at G)
RG: Graham Glasgow (17th in overall rank, 25th in pass blocking, 7th in run blocking at C)
RT: Rick Wagner (28th in overall rank, 33rd in pass blocking, 62nd in run blocking)
Top reserves: G Joe Dahl (12th in overall rank, 30th in pass blocking, 12th in run blocking)
Overview: Frank Ragnow was graded out as a guard last season and actually did really well, but the Lions intend on moving him to the center position this year. That was their intention all along after drafting him in the first round of the 2018 season. He was very highly rated out of college by PFF. Graham Glasgow was graded out at center, but is expected to be moved to the guard position in 2019. He did a phenomenal job in run blocking and also held his own in pass blocking as well. This line is strong on the outside, with Taylor Dekker and Rick Wagner grading out above average in pass blocking and in overall grading. Joe Dahl missed 11 games last season, but is a strong option on the bench for the interior part of the line. This is a middle of the pack unit heading into the season, with the potential to finish better than expected heading into the year.
Grade = B-
Green Bay Packers
Offensive Line Coach: Adam Stenavich (1st season)
Scheme: Combo
LT: David Bakhtiari (1st in overall rank, 1st in pass blocking, 25th in run blocking)
LG: Lane Taylor (34th in overall rank, 58th in pass blocking, 54th in run blocking)
C: Corey Linsley (7th in overall rank, 5th in pass blocking, 11th in run blocking)
RG: Billy Turner (42nd in overall rank, 63rd in pass blocking, 64th in run blocking)
RT: Bryan Bulaga (20th in overall rank, 10th in pass blocking, 70th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G Elgton Jenkins (second round rookie), T Jason Spriggs (57th in overall rank, 49th in pass blocking, and 45th in run blocking)
Overview: David Bakhtiari grade out as the top overall tackle in the league by PFF, with an impressive 93.6 grade in pass blocking. He is by far the best lineman in this unit, protecting Aaron Rodgers’ blindside. Bryan Bulaga also turned in a solid season, grading out as the 10th best pass blocker and 20th overall grade by PFF. Corey Linsley held his own at center, grading out seventh overall and top five in pass blocking. The Packers added guard Billy Turner, formerly of the Broncos, who is not elite in any category, but does bring versatility to this line. Green Bay also exhausted a second round pick on guard Elgton Jenkins. He played multiple positions in college and was efficient in just about all the positions he played, allowing just five quarterback pressures in 2018. Eventually he could be making a case for himself to join the starting five. This line is not only strong, but there is some depth as well here, making this unit a very solid group heading into the season.
Grade = A-
Houston Texans
Offensive Line Coach: Mike Devlin (5th season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Julie’n Davenport (103rd in overall rank, 89th in pass blocking, 91st in run blocking)
LG: Senio Kelemete (77th in overall rank, 47th in pass blocking, 111th in run blocking)
C: Nick Martin (28th in overall rank, 13th in pass blocking, 45th in run blocking)
RG: Zach Fulton (88th in overall rank, 20th in pass blocking, 129th in run blocking)
RT: Tytus Howard (1st round rookie)
Top reserves: T Max Scharping (2nd round rookie), Matt Kalil (not ranked due to injury), G Greg Mancz (29th in overall rank, 51st in pass blocking, 31st in run blocking)
Overview: This was one of the worst offensive lines in 2018, but they did make some key additions that could help this unit out. For starters they took Tytus Howard with the 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, who is expected to start at right tackle for Houston. They also drafted tackle Max Scharping, who is considered a solid run blocker, but far from an elite lineman. In addition, they added tackle Matt Kalil who missed all of last year with a knee injury, but has displayed to be a reliable tackle in the league and is starter material if he could return to form. There is room for improvement here, but they will need their rookies to pan out, as well Kalil to be fully healthy and able to return to form in order to improve. While there is a chance, at this time they have to be considered a poor unit with upside until we see otherwise.
Grade = C-
Indianapolis Colts
Offensive Line Coach: Chris Strausser (1st season with Indianapolis)
Scheme: Combo
LT: Anthony Castonzo (14th in overall rank, 14th in pass blocking, 28th in run blocking)
LG: Quenton Nelson (4th in overall rank, 11th in pass blocking, 4th in run blocking)
C: Ryan Kelly (12th in overall rank, 22nd in pass blocking, 10th in run blocking)
RG: Mark Glowinski (23rd in overall rank, 64th in pass blocking, 11th in run blocking)
RT: Braden Smith (29th in overall rank, 63rd in pass blocking, 21st in run blocking)
Top reserves: C Evan Boehm (10th in overall rank, 11th in pass blocking, 15th in run blocking), T Le’Raven Clark (46th in overall rank, 68th in pass blocking, 63rd in run blocking), T Jackson Barton (7th round rookie), C Javon Patterson (7th round rookie)
Overview: The Colts have arguably one of the best offensive lines in the league. In the 2018 NFL Draft they beefed up this unit, taking Quenton Nelson sixth overall and Branden Smith 37th overall. Nelson graded out as one of the best guards in 2019 by PFF, finishing with the 4th highest overall grade, 11th in pass blocking, and 4th in run blocking, while Smith also turned in a good season finishing with the 29th highest overall grade by PFF among 132 tackles. Ryan Kelly anchors the middle of this line with an above average overall grade and a top 10 in run blocking. Mark Glowinski also had turned in a strong 2018, with the 11th highest grade in run blocking among guards. Anthony Castonzo was also very efficient for this unit, holding his own in all categories. Aside from a strong starting five, this unit is also deep with some very talented linemen on the bench. The Colts also added two more bodies to this line in this year’s draft. Andrew Luck and Marlon Mack should both reap all the benefits of having such a strong offensive line.
Grade = A
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive Line Coach: George Warhop (1st season in Jacksonville, 23 years experience as offensive line coach)
Scheme: Power
LT: Cam Robinson (77th in overall rank, 65th in pass blocking, 6th in run blocking)
LG: Andrew Norwell (27th in overall rank, 12th in pass blocking, 59th in run blocking)
C: Brandon Linder (5th in overall rank, 6th in pass blocking, 8th in run blocking)
RG: A.J. Cann (57th in overall rank, 72nd in pass blocking, 55th in run blocking)
RT: Jawaan Taylor (2nd round rookie)
Top reserves: C Tyler Shatley (35th in overall rank, 29th in pass blocking, 38th in run blocking), T Josh Wells (69th in overall rank, 59th in pass blocking, 111th in run blocking)
Overview: The Jaguars traded up in the 2019 NFL draft to grab tackle Jawaan Howard in the second round. He was highly considered as one of the better linemen in the draft, but for some reason he fell into the second round. He graded out as a very strong run blocker in college. Cam Robinson tore his ACL in Week 2 of the 2018 season, missing the majority of the year. He is expected to be back for the start of the season, but last month it was reported that he would not be ready for camp. This is something to monitor throughout camp and the preseason, otherwise we could see Josh Wells move into the starting lineup if Robinson is not ready. This could affect the run game, as Robinson graded out well in run blocking last season. Brandon Linder had a great season in 2018, grading out as the 5th overall top center, while finishing 6th in pass blocking and 8th in run blocking. Aside from Linder, it is difficult to be overly excited about this unit. Heading into the season, the Jaguars offensive line can be consider middling at best.
Grade = C+
Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive Line Coach: Andy Heck (6th season)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Eric Fisher (24th in overall rank, 43rd in pass blocking, 22nd in run blocking)
LG: Cameron Erving (123rd in overall rank, 85th in pass blocking, 118th in run blocking
C: Austin Reiter (6th in overall rank, 9th in pass blocking, 4th in run blocking)
RG: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (39th in overall rank, 60th in pass blocking, 16th in run blocking)
RT: Mitchell Schwartz (4th in overall rank, 9th in pass blocking, 13th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G Andrew Wylie (4th in overall rank, 9th in pass blocking, 13th in run blocking), C Nick Allegretti (6th round rookie)
Overview: The Chiefs lost center Mitch Morse to free agency this offseason, who has the 14th highest overall grade among 51 centers and graded out as 7th in pass blocking, as well as 19th in run blocking. This is probably the reason they drafted center Nick Allegretti in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, to add depth. Austin Reiter will replace Morse in the starting lineup, which is an upgrade considering Reiter graded out as the 6th overall rated center, as well as 9th in pass blocking and 4th in run blocking. The right side of this line is strong with Mitchell Schwartz and Anderw Wylie, both with the fourth highest grade by PFF at their positions. Eric Fisher had a solid season, grading out 24th overall at tackle and 22nd in run blocking. The question mark on this line is Cameron Erving who is returning from an injury and did not play well last season. This is not an elite unit, but it sure is a very solid one. They should be able to keep Patrick Mahomes upright and make way for Damien Williams out of the backfield.
Grade = B
Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive Line Coach: Pat Meyer (3rd season)
Scheme: Power
LT: Russell Okung (13th overall, 25th in pass blocking, 23rd in run blocking)
LG: Dan Feeney (121st overall, 120th in pass blocking, 110th in run blocking)
C: Mike Pouncey (32nd overall, 34th in pass blocking, 29th in run blocking)
RG: Michael Schofield (54th overall, 47th in pass blocking, 85th in run blocking)
RT: Sam Tevi (113th overall, 119th in pass blocking, 42nd in run blocking)
Top reserves: T- Trey Pipkins (3rd round rookie), T – Trent Scott (94th overall, 120th in pass blocking, 37th in run blocking)
Overview: This unit is what is keeping the Chargers from an elite offense. It was 31st in pass blocking and 17th in run blocking last season. They drafted Pipkins in the 3rd round but would prefer to develop him. They did nothing to upgrade elsewhere which is a real problem. They have several gaping holes and a recent injury to Okung could be a real problem. There is no word on the severity of the injury, but they didn’t exactly call it minor either. If he is out, the pass protection is going to be horrific. There are a few guys who can run block, but if Okung is not healthy, this group isn’t not going to be very good. Pouncey is just a mediocre player at this point. Okung was great last year, but this current injury is more of what to expect from him based on what we saw in Seattle.
Grade = D+
Los Angeles Rams
Offensive Line Coach: Aaron Kromer (3rd season)
Scheme: Power
LT: Andrew Whitworth (4th overall, 6th in pass blocking, 5th in run blocking)
LG: Joseph Notebook (32nd overall, 3rd in pass blocking, 48th in run blocking)
C: Brian Allen (18th overall, 18th in pass blocking, 12 in run blocking)
RG: Austin Blythe (15th overall, 41st in pass blocking, 13th in run blocking)
RT: Rob Havenstein (3rd overall, 33rd in pass blocking, 1st in run blocking)
Top reserves: T – Bobby Evans (3rd round rookie), T – David Edwards (5th round rookie)
Overview: The Rams finished 7th in pass blocking and 1st in run blocking last season but did lose a big part of their success in guard Roger Saffold. Allen and Notebook did a solid job in limited duty last season but are still largely untested. There is not much in the way of depth outside of a couple of rookies. Whitworth has been great since coming to the Rams but is not getting any younger. Assuming he holds up, Los Angeles still has one of the best tackle combos in the league. There could be some regression here but this group should still be solid. We saw how good they were when CJ Anderson was able to run wild in the latter part of the season as Todd Gurley struggled with his knee issue.
Grade = B+
Miami Dolphins
Offensive Line Coach: Pat Flaherty (1st season)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Laremy Tunsil (35th overall, 17th in pass blocking, 52nd in run blocking)
LG: Chris Reed (77th overall, 90th in pass blocking, 76th in run blocking)
C: Daniel Kilgore (43rd overall, 43rd in pass blocking, 41st in run blocking)
RG: Jesse Davis (77th overall, 54th in pass blocking, 90th in run blocking)
RT: Jordan Mills (99th overall, 74th in pass blocking, 116th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G – Michael Dieter (3rd round rookie), G – Isaiah Prince (6th round rookie), T – Pat Sterup (123rd overall, 123rd in pass blocking, 107th in run blocking)
Overview: This team is a giant mess on the offensive line. The Dolphins drafted two offensive linemen that they could really use to develop quickly. They signed Mills in the off-season, which wasn’t a good move considering how bad he was in Buffalo. The only respectable piece of the expected starters is Tunsil, who was solid as a rookie and should get better. It could be another long season for the Miami offense. The Dolphins finished 28th in pass blocking & 28th in run blocking last season, and it doesn’t look like that’s getting much better this season.
Grade = D
Minnesota Vikings
Offensive Line Coach: Rick Dennison (1st season but 25 years of NFL experience)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Riley Reiff (23rd overall, 53rd in pass blocking, 25th in run blocking)
LG: Pat Elflein (51st overall, 48th in pass blocking, 50th in run blocking)
C: Garrett Bradbury (1st round rookie)
RG: Josh Kline (66th overall, 58th in pass blocking, 82nd in run blocking)
RT: Brian O’Neill (65th overall, 76th in pass blocking, 77th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G- Dru Samia (4th round rookie) G- Danny Isidora (90th overall, 122nd in pass blocking, 39th in run blocking
Overview: Last season was a mess from the start, from the sudden death of offensive line coach Tony Sparano in the pre-season, to the struggles of the line during the season. They did bring in Rick Dennison to coach the offensive line, who is one of the best in the game and will run the zone blocking scheme which should fit the personnel better. The Vikings spent a 1st rounder on Bradbury, who was probably the highest ranked interior lineman in the draft and used another pick on Samia. They signed Kline as well, although it would have been nice to get someone a bit better based on his mediocre rankings. Elflein will be moving to guard, which is good because he was the worst ranked center last season. There should be some improvement from the 27th ranked pass blocking and 25th ranked run blocking unit but based on the talent, but middle of the road is probably the high point.
Grade = C-
New England Patriots
Offensive Line Coach: Dante Scarnecchia (4th season in current stint and 19th overall season)
Scheme: Combo
LT: Isaiah Wynn (Not Ranked)
LG: Joe Thuney (18th overall, 4th in pass blocking, 32nd in run blocking)
C: David Andrews (9th overall, 9th in pass blocking, 6th in run blocking)
RG: Shaq Mason (1st overall, 19th in pass blocking, 2nd in run blocking)
RT: Marcus Cannon (26th overall, 30th in pass blocking, 21st in run blocking)
Top reserves: Yundy Cajuste (3rd round rookie), C/G Ted Karas (Not Ranked), C/G James Ferentz (Not Ranked)
Overview: Coach Dante Scarnecchia is the best offensive line coach in the NFL, and possibly of all-time. The Patriots were 6th in pass blocking and 2nd in run blocking last season. They are bringing back 4 of their 5 starters from last season. Wynn will step-in at LT after missing last season with a torn Achilles. He is the only question mark of the group because of his lack of experience. You never know how a 1st year player will do, but based on how good Scarnecchia is at developing talent, Wynn should be fine. The back-ups on this team have played very little in the NFL, so that is a question mark. Tom Brady is not getting any younger, but the team has always protected him and will do so again this season.
Grade = A
New Orleans Saints
Offensive Line Coach: Dan Roushar (3rd season)
Scheme: Power
LT: Terron Armstead (2nd overall, 2nd in pass blocking, 3rd in run blocking)
LG: Andrus Peat (124th overall, 96th in pass blocking, 124th in run blocking)
C: Erick McCoy (2nd round rookie)
RG: Larry Warford (39th overall, 28th in pass blocking, 73rd in run blocking)
RT: Ryan Ramczyk (6th overall, 22nd in pass blocking, 4th in run blocking)
Top reserves: C/G – Nick Easton (not ranked), G Will Clapp (75th overall, 125th in pass blocking, 24th in run blocking.
Overview: It is another off-season with retirement for the Saints as Max Unger decides to hang them up. New Orleans was 13th in pass blocking and 19th in run blocking last season. They had great tackle play when Armstead was healthy last season. With the loss of Unger, they drafted McCoy in hopes the guards improve. Peat showed his toughness last season playing through injuries, but was awful. Their interior offense is the key to improvement, but not sure how much better they will get. It is likely to be an up and down performance for this season when they play strong interior defensive lines.
Grades = B
New York Giants
Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter (2nd season)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Nate Solder (21st overall, 28th in pass blocking, 42nd in run blocking)
LG: Will Hernandez (28th overall, 39th in pass blocking, 41st in run blocking)
C: Jon Halapio (13th overall, 3rd in pass blocking, 17th in run blocking)
RG: Kevin Zeitler (6th overall, 1st in pass blocking, 22nd in run blocking)
RT: Mike Remmers (63rd overall, 67th in pass blocking, 51st in run blocking at G)
Top reserves: T – Chad Wheeler (117th overall, 96th in pass blocking, 130th in run blocking)
Overview: This was a much-improved group last year but there is still some work to do. The acquisition of Zeitler will be a huge upgrade. There are questions at the tackle position, but Remmers appears to be the guy to take over for Wheeler, who was awful last season. Remmers is a combo tackle/guard player who is just league average, but that will do considering what happened last season. The Giants also get Halapio back from injury who only played two games last year. New York was 25th in pass blocking and 18th in run blocking last season, however they should improve this year. This is a Top 10 group based on the starters, but the lack of depth is going to be a problem if any injuries occur.
Grade = B
New York Jets
Offensive Line Coach: Frank Pollack (1st season)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Kelvin Beachum (52nd overall, 19th in pass blocking, 106th in run blocking)
LG: Kelechi Osemele (89th overall, 69th in pass blocking, 91st in run blocking)
C: Jonathan Harrison (40th overall, 39th in pass blocking, 30th in run blocking)
RG: Brian Winters (43rd overall, 52nd in pass blocking, 47th in run blocking)
RT: Brandon Shell (67th overall, 62nd in pass blocking, 83rd in run blocking)
Top reserves: T – Chuma Edoga (3rd round rookie), G – Tom Compton (56th overall, 74th in pass blocking, 27th in run blocking
Overview: The Jets were ranked 30th in run blocking and 21st in pass blocking, which is something that LeVeon Bell should have considered before joining the Jets. This is not a dominant offensive line like the one he got to run behind in Pittsburgh. New York is on their 3rd offensive line coach in 3 years, which is not ideal. Beachum played with Bell in Pittsburgh, which may help to know his running style. The only guy on this line above league average is Winters, so things don’t look promising. The Jets at best are mid-level line if guys improve, but truly are a bottom 10 line. Good luck to Bell owners who think he can do the same type of things he did in Pittsburgh with a year off, no Big Ben, and a bad offensive line.
Grade = D+
Oakland Raiders
Offensive Line Coach: Tom Cable (2nd season)
Scheme: Combo
LT: Kolton Miller (116th overall, 101st in pass blocking, 125th in run blocking)
LG Richie Incognito (Did not play)
C: Rodney Hudson (4th overall, 1st in pass blocking, 9th in run blocking)
RG: Gabe Jackson (22nd overall, 33rd in pass blocking, 25th in run blocking)
RT: Trent Brown (48th overall, 68th in pass blocking, 60th in run blocking)
Top reserves: T- Brandon Parker (119th overall, 108th in pass blocking, 89th in run blocking),
Overview: The tackle position was a train wreck last season with Miller struggling and Parker not doing any better. Parker is moved to the bench with the signing of Brown from New England. He was an elite right tackle before moving to left tackle last season where he wasn’t quite as good. Brown was solid but not spectacular, and if Miller can figure it out on the left side, then things could be great. Hudson is one of the best in the league and Jackson is an above average guard. The team took a chance on Igconito who is a great player when he is not acting like a psychopath. The key to this group is how much Miller can improve in his 2nd season. This should at least be a top half of the league line, but could sneak into the top 5 if things break right.
Grade = B
Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Stoutland (7th season)
Scheme: Combo
LT: Jason Peters (39th overall, 38th in pass blocking, 46th in run blocking)
LG: Isaac Seumalo (45th overall, 71st in pass blocking, 33rd in run blocking)
C: Jason Kelce (1st overall, 2nd in pass blocking, 1st in run blocking)
RG: Brandon Brooks (9th overall, 7th in pass blocking, 19th in run blocking)
RT: Lane Johnson (11th overall, 30th in pass blocking, 9th in run blocking)
Top reserves: T- Andre Dilliard (1st round rookie), G – Stephen Wisniewski (82nd overall, 60th in pass blocking, 94th in run blocking)ala
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Overview: Injuries are a real concern for this group with Peters constantly banged up. Brooks is back from a torn Achilles and Johnson had an MCL injury last season. It is a very good unit, but also one of the oldest in the league. They did draft Dillard in the 1st round and have a former starter in Wisniewski ready to fill-in as needed. With all the injuries, the Eagles finished 10th in pass blocking and 6th in run blocking. Kelce is one of the best in the league and the team just needs to keep the guys around him healthy. The Eagles offense had some struggles last season and the injuries were a big reason why. This is a top 5 unit if healthy.
Grade = A-
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive Line Coach: Shaun Sharrett (1st season)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Alejandro Villanueva (12th overall, 11th in pass blocking, 80th in run blocking)
LG: Ramon Foster (23rd overall, 9th in pass blocking, 65th in run blocking)
C: Maurkice Pouncey (15th overall, 17th in pass blocking, 21st in run blocking)
RG: David DeCastro (16th overall, 6th in pass blocking, 45th in run blocking)
RT: Matt Feiler (31st overall, 56th in pass blocking, 39th in run blocking)
Top reserves: T- Chukwuma Okorafor (114th overall, 113th in pass blocking, 78th in run blocking), G -BJ Finney (17th overall, 2nd in pass blocking, 66th in run blocking)
Overview: Everyone talked about LeVeon Bell and Antonio Brown the last few seasons, but one of the keys has been this offensive line. They did lose Marcus Gilbert to free agency but he missed most of last season anyway. The bigger loss could be their offensive line coach, Mike Munchak, as Sharrett has big shoes to fill. The pass blocking has been great over the years and they finished 2nd last year. The run blocking was not as good where they finished 12th. They do have a very good back-up in Finney which helps in case of an injury. The aging Ben Roethlisberger needs more protection than ever and will get it with this group. The run blocking should be sufficient enough to open up some holes.
Grade = A
San Francisco 49ers
Offensive Line Coach: John Benton (3rd season)
Scheme: Zone
LT: Joe Staley (6th overall, 12th in pass blocking, 8th in run blocking)
LG: Laken Tomlinson (33rd overall, 37th in pass blocking, 43rd in run blocking)
C: Weston Richburg (45th overall, 41st in pass blocking, 43rd in run blocking)
RG: Mike Person (24th overall, 43rd in pass blocking, 35th in run blocking)
RT: Mike McGlinchey (24th overall, 79th in pass blocking, 2nd in run blocking)
Top reserves: T/G- Justin Skule (6th round rookie), T – Shon Coleman (Not ranked), G – Ben Garland (21st overall, 79th in pass blocking, 3rd in run blocking)
Overview: No one current coach in the NFL develops a running game like Kyle Shanahan who learned from his dad. The 49ers finished 4th in run blocking and 17th in pass blocking last season, even with all of their injuries. McGlinchey was a dominant run blocker as a rookie but struggled in pass protection, so hopefully that part of his game improves. The only real weak spot in this group is Richburg. San Francisco drafted Skule in the 6th round, so it is hard to say how much he will contribute this season, but Garland was added from Atlanta and he is familiar with the system. Garland graded out very well in run blocking in his limited playing time. It is a big question mark as to who will see all the carries for the 49ers, but whomever does, will be a very good fantasy producer and one to invest in.
Grade = B+
Seattle Seahawks
Offensive Line Coach: Mike Solari (2nd season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Duane Brown (8th overall, 5th in pass blocking, 15th in run blocking)
LG: Mike Iupati (40th overall, 101st in pass blocking, 8th in run blocking)
C: Justin Britt (38th overall, 42nd in pass blocking, 25th in run blocking)
RG: DJ Fluker (102nd overall, 40th in pass blocking, 89th in run blocking)
RT: Germain Ifedi (100th overall, 52nd in pass blocking, 115th in run blocking)
Top reserves: G- Phil Haynes (4th round rookie), T – George Fant (25th in overall, 42nd in pass blocking, 10th in run blocking)
Overview: It will be interesting to see how teams adjust to the Seahawks running game this season, a team that led the league in rushing yards last year. With opposing NFL defenses looking to slow down the passing games by using smaller defensive fronts, this is something the Seahawks were able to take full advantage of. Seattle was 18th in pass blocking and 22nd in run blocking last season, so that doesn’t appear all that special. What they did differently was frequently using a 6th offensive lineman in Fant, which transformed the running game. Brown was a great addition to this line last year and Iupati should help the running game even more this season. The right side of the line is a question mark but having Fant ready to fill-in will only help. This group was better than expected and it is unclear how other teams will adjust this coming season. The pass blocking is still an issue, but Russell Wilson’s ability to escape does help quite a bit. The running game will be solid even if other teams take a different defensive approach.
Grade= C
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive Line Coach: Joe Gilbert (1st season)
Scheme: Zone Blocking
LT: Donovan Smith (51st overall, 56th in pass blocking, 97th in run blocking)
LG: Ali Marpet (10th overall, 16th in pass blocking, 16th in run blocking)
C: Ryan Jensen (39th overall, 32nd in pass blocking, 40th in run blocking)
RG: Alex Cappa (126th overall, 129h in pass blocking, 61st in run blocking)
RT: Demar Dotson (47th overall, 17th in pass blocking, 123rd in run blocking)
Top reserves: T- Earl Watford (only played 6 snaps), T – Caleb Benenvoch (122nd overall, 111th in pass blocking, 122nd in run blocking)
Overview: This should be an interesting group because they have a new coaching staff, but made no real additions other than signing Watford, who knows the system from his Arizona days. The organization must be hoping that these guys can be coached up, which is a bit too optimistic. Tampa was 23rd in pass blocking and 28th in run blocking last season. Dotson did struggle last year after a solid 2017, so maybe there is room for improvement. Bruce Arians was able to have productive offenses in Arizona without a great offensive line, but it can be a dangerous idea. Jameis Winston can make very questionable decisions when under pressure and there doesn’t seem to be a lot of protection with this group. They do grade out better in pass blocking, which is what Arians wants to do. There are offensive line coaches that make a big difference in the NFL, but it appears that the Buccaneers have those type of coaches. The team may regret not adding more talent here.
Grade = D+
Tennessee Titans
Offensive Line Coach: Keith Carter (2nd season)
Scheme: Power
LT: Taylor Lewan (14th overall, 20th in pass blocking, 23rd in run blocking)
LG: Rodger Saffold (10th overall, 48th in pass blocking, 5th in run blocking)
C: Ben Jones (12th overall, 25th in pass blocking, 4th in run blocking)
RG: Kevin Pamphile (110th overall, 40th in pass blocking, 127th in run blocking)
RT: Jack Conklin (49th overall, 63rd in pass blocking, 35th in run blocking
Top reserves: C/G- Corey Levin, (85th overall, 117th in pass blocking, 49th in run blocking) G – Nate Davis (3rd round rookie), T – Dennis Kelly (18th overall, 27th in pass blocking, 13th in run blocking)
Overview: There is a reason why Jeff Mans is super high on Derrick Henry this coming season. This offensive line has the potential to be the best in the league. The Titans finished 10th in pass blocking and 9th in run blocking last season and that was with a banged-up combo of Lewan and Conklin. The good news is that Kelly is one of the best back-up tackles in the league if either of them should struggle with injuries. Tennessee went out and signed Safford from the Rams which is a great pick-up for the run game. They also drafted Nate Davis who is a mauler in the run game and could take over at the one weak spot which is RG. We should see more monster games from Henry this season like we did at the end of last year.
Grade = A-
Washington Redskins
Offensive Line Coach: Bill Callahan (5th season)
Scheme: Power
LT: Trent Williams (21st overall, 15th in pass blocking and 32nd in run blocking)
LG: Erick Flowers (105th overall, 97th in pass blocking and 36th in run blocking at Tackle)
C: Chase Roullier (21st overall, 21st in pass blocking and 33rd in run blocking)
RG: Brandon Scherff (20th overall, 12th in pass blocking and 34th in run blocking)
RT: Morgan Moses (60th overall, 66th in pass blocking and 38th in run blocking)
Top reserves: T- Geron Christian (112th in pass blocking and 6th in run blocking), G Wes Martin (4th round rookie), C/G Ross Pierschbachner (5th round rookie)
Overview: The Redskins have two very good offensive lineman in Williams and Scherff, but they need to stay on the field as they missed 13 games combined last season. The other 3 spots need upgrades as Washington finished 21st in pass blocking last season and 24th in run blocking per PFF. They signed Erick Flowers who is a former 1st round pick but he has been terrible since being drafted. The coaching staff is hoping a move inside like they did with Scherff, can transform his career. Flowers was a much better run blocker, which is a glimmer of hope that the move will work. The drafting of Martin and Pierschbachner were solid additions who could see early playing time. Pierschbachner is out of Alabama and can play both C/G. There is a glimmer of hope that this group will improve, but the depth is untested. A top 10 ranking is probably a stretch, but they can be a top 16 team assuming they can keep Williams.
Grade = C
2019 OFFENSIVE Line rankings
| Rank | Team | Overall Grade |
| 1 | Dallas Cowboys | A |
| 2 | New England Patriots | A |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers | A |
| 4 | Indianapolis Colts | A |
| 5 | Philadelphia Eagles | A- |
| 6 | Tennesse Titans | A- |
| 7 | Green Bay Packers | A- |
| 8 | Los Angeles Rams | B+ |
| 9 | Carolina Panthers | B+ |
| 10 | Chicago Bears | B+ |
| 11 | San Francisco 49ers | B+ |
| 12 | New York Giants | B+ |
| 13 | Baltimore Ravens | B |
| 14 | New Orleans Saints | B |
| 15 | Oakland Raiders | B |
| 16 | Kansas City Chiefs | B |
| 17 | Denver Broncos | B |
| 18 | Atlanta Falcons | B- |
| 19 | Detroit Lions | B- |
| 20 | Jacksonville Jaguars | C+ |
| 21 | Buffalo Bills | C+ |
| 22 | Cleveland Browns | C+ |
| 23 | Seattle Seahawks | C |
| 24 | Washington Redskins | C |
| 25 | Minnesota Vikings | C- |
| 26 | Houston Texans | C- |
| 27 | Los Angeles Chargers | D+ |
| 28 | New York Jets | D+ |
| 29 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | D+ |
| 30 | Cincinnati Bengals | D |
| 31 | Miami Dolphins | D |
| 32 | Arizona Cardinals | D- |
