2025 Senior Bowl OL Preview + Rankings

24 OL broken down into tiers with full scouting reports linked to all graded players + snapshots on 9 select prospects

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After studying, grading, and writing full scouting reports on every draftable offensive line prospect over the last four drafts, I’m back with Bleacher Report for my fifth year to break down and analyze the 2025 class. Since September 1, I have studied and put initial grades on 40+ OL prospects. The 37 reports I have submitted include all but three of the linemen who have accepted invitations to the Senior Bowl (listed below).

Each report is put together from studying coaches film, with the goal of analyzing at least four games for every prospect. Fortunately, my access to film has expanded over the years, so I can avoid TV copies of the game and really do justice to the players by familiarizing myself with them in a wide variety of situations and against a range of different opponents. I increase my exposure as much as possible to have a better grasp on who they are as players. The more exposure, the better.

The reports already submitted will be tinkered with as the all-star game circuit, combine, and pro days get here. As it stands the day before I get on a plane to Mobile, here’s how I see the group of Senior Bowl OL heading into the week.

Notes:

• For the second year in a row, underclassmen eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft can be invited. Prior to 2024, only fourth-year juniors who had completed their degree prior to Senior Bowl week could attend.

• All-22 highlights of the majority of players listed below

Tier 1 - Potential impact players (Round 2 grades)

1. Armand Membou - T/G - Missouri

Membou is my highest rated blocker heading into Mobile with a fringe first/early second round grade. Membou has 30 career starts at right tackle inside the Tigers’ run-heavy, zone-based scheme and will turn 21-years old a month before the NFL Draft.

Membou put on a knockdown clinic against Oklahoma in the snow with a half dozen full-body, solo pancakes that he told me were a result of the Sooners’ defenders, “Not wanting to be there.” Defenders are at the mercy of Membou’s power once he transitions into the second and third phase as a run blocker when he is able to lift and run his feet. This was on display a couple of times in each tape that I studied, but the Oklahoma game best showcased the peak of his ability to finish blocks and deliver body blows.

Membou has the range to expand his set points and stick at tackle in the NFL, along with the build and play strength to kick inside if needed.

2. Josh Conerly - T - Oregon

Conerly is a former 5-star recruit and running back in high school with easy movement skills out of his stance, to his spot and redirecting using efficient, small steps to mirror rushers on an island. With adept footwork, refined zone run blocking skills and a notable runway for improvement (turned 21-years old last November) Conerly’s best football is ahead of him.

The main concerns with Conerly are from a mass, girth and anchor perspective when facing off against the bull-rush and long-arm. How Conerly does against that during practice in Mobile will be the primary thing I am focusing on during the week.

3. Aireontae Ersery - T - Minnesota

I see Ersery as a step down from Conerly and Membou in athletic ability and movement skills in pass protection but he is longer and stronger than both with a physical edge to him that has some shades to Patrick Paul at last year’s Senior Bowl. Ersery needs to showcase better strike timing and placement as a pass protector to harden his edges and deal with counter moves but has a starting-level blend of size, strength and competitive toughness that should shine during the team portions of practice.

4. Wyatt Milum - T/G - West Virginia

Milum is a sawed off tackle prospect (32” arm length) with a long torso that is reminiscent of Colts RT Braden Smith’s build and playing style. Milum will see plenty of time repping inside at guard this week, which is where he could play as a pro. Milum’s appeal is play strength and being stout at the point of attack while operating in an extremely run-heavy scheme at West Virginia to complement his skill-set and minimize exposure in pass protection. How he fares as a pass protector both in one-on-ones and during team portions of practice are perhaps more important for him than any other prospect in Mobile to help solidify his positional projection and draft value.

Tier 2 - High-level backup/potential starter (Round 3 grade)

5. Ozzy Trapilo - T - Boston College

Trapilo is one of the most underrated prospects along the line headed into Mobile. He has a skill-set similar to Rams RT Rob Havenstein when he came out of Wisconsin. Trapilo is well-put-together at 6’8”, 314 pounds with a firm grasp of timing, spacing and depth that puts him into consistently strong positions throughout the block. He shows a firm understanding of positional leverage on a variety of blocks while being a skilled hand-fighter in pass protection. Look for Trapilo to be a steady, solid performer this week.

6. Jonah Savaiinaea - T/G - Arizona

7. Grey Zabel - G/C - North Dakota State

8. Marcus Mbow - OL - Purdue

Armed with one of the most potent snatch-trap techniques in the nation and a variety of pass sets to throw off the timing of edge-rushers, Mbow was one of the most enjoyable players to study this past season at Purdue. The Boilermakers had a 1-11 record and put their line in consistently difficult situations as pass protectors, which made his film even more impressive. Mbow is a little light in the pants, which calls into question his ability to brace and anchor against power, but he offers a crafty, refined skill-set in pass protection with good athletic ability and competitive toughness. Mbow will likely rep at tackle, guard and center in Mobile. His pro position is the biggest wildcard among the linemen attending the Senior Bowl.

9. Jalen Rivers - G - Miami

Rivers is another favorite of mine with little public recognition headed into the week despite being a 6’5”, 337 pound, long-limbed wall in pass protection both at tackle and guard this past season for the Hurricanes. He even switched back-and-forth during games all season. Rivers has an extensive injury history to sort through but very good play strength and a firm understanding of how to weaponize his length to corral rushers. I expect him to generate significant buzz coming out of Mobile.

10. Emery Jones Jr. - T/G - LSU