The offensive tackle position has arguably been the most successful in the FCS when it comes to getting drafted. Since 2020, 10 offensive tackles from the FCS level have been drafted, including three offensive tackles in 2025 and 2022, which is tied for the most in a single draft since 2020.Some of the most notable names are Spencer Brown (UNI), who has started 69 games for the Buffalo Bills since being selected in 2021. Braxton Jones (Southern Utah) has started 44 games for the Chicago Bears, while Trevor Penning (UNI) was a first-round pick in 2022 and has started over 30 games for the New Orleans Saints.The 2026 NFL Draft was the first year since 2020 that no FCS offensive tackles were selected, but that's set to change this year. This year's class is very talented, headlined by a group of top prospects who possess impressive traits and athleticism.Trace Thaden (North Dakota)Height: 6071Weight: 306 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 14 games, 468 pass-blocking snaps, 1.9% pressure percentage, 69.3 run-blocking gradeStrengthsVery good length for the positionQuality movement skills with athletic upsideFluid lateral movementPatient and smooth in pass protectionExcellent with timing and anticipation on combination blocksJoshua Sales Jr. (Austin Peay)Height: 6055Weight: 300 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 12 games, 388 pass-blocking snaps, 4.1% pressure percentage, 60.0 run-blocking gradeStrengthsExplosive first stepQuick feet and good lateral agilityExcels in outside zone schemesCompetitive finisherQuality recovery abilityDesmeal Leigh (Youngstown State)Height: 6063Weight: 324 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 13 games, 469 pass-blocking snaps, 3.4% pressure percentage, 62.7 run-blocking gradeStrengthsVery good overall athleticismAggression and explosiveness out of his stancePowerful combination blockerStrain and finishing abilityGood change of direction and foot speed in pass protectionQuinten Christensen (South Dakota State)Height: 6041Weight: 304 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 14 games, 492 pass-blocking snaps, 2.4% pressure rate, 60.7 run-blocking gradeStrengthsGood play strengthStrong hand placement to establish control and leverageFunctional movement skills as a pullerPatient pass protector who rarely overextendsUses frame to widen pass rush lanesOyintare Porbeni (Princeton)Height: 6056Weight: 303 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 10 games, 406 pass-blocking snaps, 5.9% pressure percentage, 66.0 run-blocking gradeStrengthsGood athletic traitsShows good explosiveness out of his stanceEffective combination blockerPlays with good balanceHigh developmental upsideSpencer Doan (Harvard)Height: 6070Weight: 306 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 11 games, 403 pass-blocking snaps, 4.2% pressure percentage, 60.3 run-blocking gradeStrengthsFirm at the point of attackMaintains square shoulders and a wide base for balanceGood hand placementFirm punch in pass protectionTakes efficient angles when climbingFreddie Pelling (West Georgia)Height: 6082Weight: 321 lbs2025 Stats: Played in 9 games, 305 pass-blocking snaps, 3.6% pressure percentage, 53.5 run-blocking gradeStrengthsOutstanding sizeStrong understanding and feel for combination blockingGood timing and anticipation on double teamsTakes efficient blocking anglesBiggest Games To Watch In 2026:Trace Thaden vs. Nebraska (Sep. 19)Joshua Sales Jr. vs Vanderbilt (Sep. 5)Desmeal Leigh vs Kentucky (Sep. 5)Quinten Christensen vs Northwestern (Sep. 5)Freddie Pelling vs Arkansas State (Sep. 12)Early FCS OT Superlatives:Best Pass Protector: Trace Thaden (North Dakota)Best Run Blocker: Trace Thaden (North Dakota)Best Athlete: Trace Thaden (North Dakota)Best Feet: Joshua Sales Jr. (Austin Peay)Most Powerful: Oyintare Porbeni (Princeton)Best Zone-Scheme Fit: Oyintare Porbeni (Princeton)Best Gap-Scheme Fit: Quinten Christensen (South Dakota State)Follow FCS Football Central on social media for ongoing coverage of FCS football, including on X, Facebook, and YouTube.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow