The Eagles are a gold standard franchise in the NFL, and a significant reason for the yearly success centers around one of the top offensive lines in football.
Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson are both all-time greats and have been with Philadelphia throughout Howie Roseman’s tenure.
The Eagles GM drafted Jordan Mailata in 2018, and he made significant decisions by previously acquiring Brandon Brooks and Isaac Seumalo.
Landon Dickerson was a second-round risk, and he’s a Pro Bowl left guard and potential All-Pro who has transitioned from the center position.
Cam Jurgens was drafted to replace Jason Kelce at the center position, but the former Nebraska All-American could slide to right guard in 2023.
Philadelphia builds from the inside out, and the Eagles’ GM will indeed begin preparing to replace Johnson and possibly Mailata at some point.
With the NFL draft fast approaching, here are ten offensive tackles to watch.
Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
An Oklahoma Sooner like Lane Johnson, Harrison would provide elite depth to the Eagles’ deepest position.
The Eagles have Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata under contract for three more years. Still,
Harrison could be a top prospect of the future after allowing just two sacks over three seasons while only blowing seven-run blocks.
Those OU tackles man… Anton Harrison was hid in that Sooners offense but I love his game. Clean feet with nasty intentions.
KState/TCU tape was fantastic. pic.twitter.com/j237pBmwUy
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 11, 2023
Darnell Wright OT, Tennessee
Wright played both tackle positions in college but was a full-time right tackle during Senior Bowl practices this week.
Big, strong, and with a ton of experience, Wright is a solid player.
Darnell Wright is a bad bad man! pic.twitter.com/I4w7elWMLG
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) April 9, 2023
Blake Freeland, OT, BYU
A mobile, versatile offensive tackle, Freeland could be a player to watch in the second and third rounds.
Freeland started 41 games for the Cougars over four seasons, and at 6-foot-8 and 302 pounds, he only allowed one sack in 2022.
Blake Freeland vs Thomas Incoom pic.twitter.com/YiRK2RL1CB
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) January 31, 2023
Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern
Skoronski is a steady, reliable tackle prospect who is athletic enough to slide down to the guard position.
A star at Northwestern, Skoronski would chart a similar path to that of Cam Jurgens in 2022, and he’d likely see time at guard and tackle while developing under Jeff Stoutland.
Skoronski could be a better fit at guard than tackle, even though he started 33 games at left tackle in college.
Breaking down Peter Skoronski's pros and cons ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/0LtFP8SFGM
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 7, 2023
Paris Johnson, Ohio State
The All-American allowed 14 pressures on 449 pass-blocking snaps in 2022, fitting what Eagles GM Howie Roseman likes.
Paris Johnson Jr. played very well vs. Notre Dame in his first career start at LT.
He took a lot of reps against Isaiah Foskey and only allowed one pressure, which is huge. Wouldn’t mind seeing those two face off every day at #Bears practice this year. pic.twitter.com/Pm2LrP3tbF
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 8, 2023
Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
A stud left tackle, the 6-4 310-pound Jones didn’t allow a sack in 2022 while also being one of the best run-blockers in the nation.
This is what makes Broderick Jones a great pass protector 👆 #QB #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/dyGX6VGCDQ
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) April 16, 2023
Cody Mauch, North Dakota State
At the Senior Bowl, Mauch was named the National team’s OL Practice Player-of-Week by vote from his peers in National DL and LB groups.
Mauch played left tackle for the Bison but also spent time at guard during all-star game practices.
An excellent athlete who plays with balance and awareness, Mauch fits what Philadelphia likes to do upfront.
Cody Mauch played LT at NDSU but repped at all five OL spots at @seniorbowl, proving he’s only prospect in 2023 draft with legit 5-position versatility.
Checkout the summersault finish👇. Big man athlete!
Don’t be shocked when @codytud goes Round 1.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/2pob0d15bi
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 17, 2023
Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland
Duncan was a three-time All-Big Ten honorable mention and offers intriguing speed and athleticism at the offensive tackle position.
Jaelyn Duncan with a nice rep pic.twitter.com/emCdIPhY6R
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) February 1, 2023
Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse
Bergeron plays with solid fundamentals, fluidity, and a relentless motor.
The former Syracuse star can play both tackle positions.
Warren McClendon, RT, Georgia
McClendon is a solid player with strength and quickness, meaning a switch to guard could be in his future.
John Ojukwu, OT, Boise State
An athletic offensive tackle with six years of playing experience, Ojukwu has been an All-Mountian West performer and earned some All-American honors this season.
