The Kansas City Chiefs shopped at the top of the offensive tackle market in this year’s draft class. Brett Veach could continue seeking answers in the trenches if some of the front’s volatile options struggle in 2025. Fortunately, the 2026 NFL draft features a talented and deep offensive line class. The Utah Utes boast one of the nation’s best offensive tackle duos. Left tackle Caleb Lomu is a top three prospect at his position with excellent mobility, hip flexibility and a polished snatch-trap. He projects as an early first round selection. On the right side, Spencer Fano is one of the angriest blockers in the class. He’s a joy to watch but projects best at guard because of a lack of mass.
Utah LT Caleb Lomu Full 2024 Highlights. Crazy tape for a 19-year-old redshirt freshman in his first year as a starter. In for a big year.
OL1 in the 2026 NFL Draft as we enter the Fall imo. Lomu is what they look like. Full notes below👇 pic.twitter.com/zHNKAgi1OU
— Clay Fink (@clay_fink) May 3, 2025
TCU Horned Frogs right tackle Ben Taylor-Whitfield needs to refine his strike timing and placement, but his prototypical size and anchoring power make him a potential second or third round selection. Taylor-Whitfield’s game is rough around the edges, but he ends the play once he gets his hands on the defender. He must gain more experience in true vertical pass sets. Arizona State Sun Devils right tackle Max Iheanachor is another intriguing prospect with a tremendous build but limited polish. His long arms and powerful grip strength help him lockdown pass rushers, and he displays the power and movement to succeed in various run schemes. Iheanachor needs more experience to improve his hand usage and refine his balance. The Texas Tech Red Raiders boast a pair of quality prospects in center Sheridan Wilson and Illinois State transfer Hunter Zambrano. Wilson won’t register on the Chiefs’ radar because of their stability at the position, but Zambrano might generate some interest as a Day 3 tackle-to-guard convert. Despite coming from a small school, Zambrano put NFL-caliber power on tape before suffering a season-ending injury last year. He lacks the arm length to play offensive tackle and must sink his pad level in pass protection, but his hand usage, versatility in the run game and attacking mentality make him worth a second look when he debuts at the Power Four level this fall. The Kansas Jayhawks also feature a pair of prospects. Bryce Foster is one of the most experienced options in a thin center class. Left tackle Calvin Clements likely won’t declare following the 2025 season, but he’s a developing lineman with a potentially high ceiling.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs summer scouting: Big 12 offensive linemen in 2026 NFL draft
