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Chiefs 2026 NFL draft summer scouting: ACC offensive linemen
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In the past two NFL drafts, the Kansas City Chiefs invested significant resources into their offensive line . General manager Brett Veach may use more picks on linemen in 2026 if the team fails to find a long-term solution at left guard or parts ways with Jawaan Taylor to save money. Fortunately, the upcoming class features a deep pool of offensive linemen in the ACC.
The Clemson Tigers boast a trio of prospects, including right tackle Blake Miller, left tackle Tristan Leigh and guard Collin Sadler . Miller needs to add functional mass but uses his foot speed and range to provide a consistent wall in pass protection. Leigh checks all the size boxes for an offensive tackle, offering good length and a sturdy anchor. Unfortunately, he suffers from balance concerns that lead to quick pressures for the defense.
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The Pittsburgh Panthers have two guard prospects. BJ Williams is a long-limbed right guard with nice flexibility and a stout anchor. His teammate, right tackle Ryan Baer , is even more impressive. Baer will kick inside to guard in the NFL. His heavy hands channel excellent power, and his core and leg strength uproot and displace defenders in the run game.
SMU Mustangs right tackle PJ Williams and left guard Logan Parr are excellent pass protectors. Williams needs to refine his strike timing and hand placement, but he's a superb athlete with great agility and impressive movement skills in the run game. While rough around the edges, Williams' traits make him worth a top 40 selection.
Boston College left tackle Jude Bowry and Miami Hurricanes right tackle Francis Mauigoa both enter 2025 with first round aspirations. Bowry struggled late in 2024 after an excellent first half of the year. Mauigoa is an impressive mover with nice power but might kick inside to guard because of some physical limitations.
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The ACC's top remaining offensive linemen include guards McKale Boley and Keylan Rutledge and right tackle Fa'alili Fa'amoe. All three project as NFL guards. Boley is an explosive and natural athlete with shades of Marcus Mbow in his play, while Rutledge is less athletic but more powerful, especially in the run game.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs summer scouting: ACC offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL draft
