BEST RUN BLOCKING OFFENSIVE LINEMEN 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST RUN BLOCKING OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

A robust running game is often built upon the broad shoulders of skilled offensive linemen. Noteworthy players like Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame) and Brandon Scherff (Iowa) have demonstrated throughout their collegiate years that superior run blocking not only propels the ground game but also orchestrates offensive rhythm and momentum.

Below, immerse yourself in a detailed breakdown of the current college offensive linemen who are particularly acclaimed for their run-blocking prowess. Navigate through various metrics, such as run-blocking grades, yards before contact, and rushing lanes opened, to evaluate and appreciate the impactful work of these linemen in the run game.

2021 Offensive Lines ranked by RUN BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Penei
Sewell

OT
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
98 100
93.0
2

Teven
Jenkins

OT
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
85 96
88.0
3

Rashawn
Slater

OT
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
94 93
90.0
4

Liam
Eichenberg

OT
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
89 91
82.0
5

Christian
Darrisaw

OT
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
87 90
90.0
6

Landon
Dickerson

C
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
78 89
73.0
7

Alex
Leatherwood

OT
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
81 88
83.0
8

Samuel
Cosmi

OT
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
95 88
76.0
9

Luke
Fortner

C
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
83 87
81.2
10

Brady
Christensen

OT
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
90 87
72.0
11

Creed
Humphrey

C
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
73 87
84.0
12

Drew
Dalman

C
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
72 86
71.0
13

Trey
Smith

OT
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
78 84
81.0
14

Kendrick
Green

C
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
68 83
71.0
15

Alijah
Vera-Tucker

OT
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
92 82
89.0
16

Wyatt
Davis

OG
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
78 81
88.0
17

Dillon
Radunz

OT
North Dakota State   Mascot
North Dakota State Mascot
93 80
76.0
18

Quinn
Meinerz

OG
Wisconsin-Whitewater   Mascot
Wisconsin-Whitewater Mascot
80 80
46.0
19

Walker
Little

OT
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
78 78
75.0
20

Jackson
Carman

OT
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
75 78
78.0