if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fanrankings_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fanrankings_com-banner-1-0'); Nasty was the eight pick overall during the 1993 NFL draft out of Louisiana Tech to the home team New Orleans Saints. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Nonetheless, Stanley deserves a lot of credit for his play, as well. Last season represented a breakout for the 6-foot-8, 346-pound Mailata, who only began focusing on football in 2018 following a rugby career in Australia. Smith has played a lot of football over the past seven years. Jones was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. Walter Jones Seahawks Great Block Not really, but it does solve the problem to an extent, as Brown is a reliable and quality tackle. Another healthy season and some improvement in pass protection could see the 25-year-old move up this list next season. While the team struggled to find consistency at nearly every other position, Thomas was recognized as being one of the best left tackles of all time. Image Via Paramount. You dont want to make a habit of asking top-10 draft picks to change positions once they get to the NFL, but the Lions made that decision with. unique skill set at quarterback and the hesitancy shown by defenses to pin their ears back and send pressure. Gil Brandt's greatest NFL tackles of all time NFL Media senior analyst and personnel guru Gil Brandt ranks the best offensive tackles in NFL history. He played college, Gary Wayne Zimmerman (born December 13, 1961) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. After tearing his MCL during the 2020 season and making a return in the postseason just a few months later the 39-year-old Andrew Whitworth is coming back for Year 17 in 2021. Bakhtiaris run blocking was far better than anything he previously showed, as he shattered his career-high grade in that facet by 17 grading points (86.7). He has generated 1.38 WAR in his four years, over four-tenths better than second place. While he hadnt been performing as he did from 2013 through 2016, when he ranked seventh or higher in PFF grade each year, Smith was still producing at a high level before he went down. Louis Rams, 1976-1995 Voted to seven Pro Bowls First player to play 20 seasons for one team Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, St. Louis Rams, 1997-2008; Chicago Bears, 2009 Voted to seven Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro three times One-time Super Bowl champion Started 154 consecutive games Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dallas Cowboys, 1967-1979 Voted to six Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro three times Two-time Super Bowl champion Started in six NFC Championship Games Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Chicago Bears, 1936-1946 Three-time NFL champion Voted to four Pro Bowls, First-Team All-Pro four times Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, New York Yanks, 1951; Cleveland Browns, 1954-1962 Voted to six Pro Bowls Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2016 Voted to 10 Pro Bowls, First Team All-Pro six times Has started all 160 games he has played in the NFL, Green Bay Packers, 1956-1970; Dallas Cowboys, 1971 Started on eight NFL championship teams Voted to nine Pro Bowls, First Team All-Pro seven times Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Minnesota Vikings, 1968-1981; Los Angeles Rams, 1982 Voted to seven Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro six times First O-lineman to be selected No. This list of the top offensive tackles in American football includes all the greats from both the NFL and college football. Thomas uninspiring rookie season in 2020 was made worse by the fact that a tackle drafted behind him. The 2015 undrafted free agent moved from guard to tackle in 2017 and struggled out of the gate, but he showed modest growth as reflected in his three-year PFF grades of 63.3, 71.9 and 86.4. During his career, Thomas made 10 straight Pro Bowl trips and was named a First-Team All-Pro in six different seasons in an ERA of football that featured some of the most athletic defensive players to play the game. The 6-foot-8, 345-pound tackle out of Oklahoma finished the year with a 74.4 PFF pass-blocking grade the lowest of his career but still a respectable mark. Roaf who would go on to play nine seasons with the Saints before finishing the next four seasons with the Chiefs. List of the most famous (American) football offensive tackles in the history of the sport, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. That success as a run blocker is reflected in the Colts average of 4.8 yards per run play when they run the ball to the B- or C-gap on Smiths side of the line (sixth out of 32 offenses). No tackle in the NFL has been more valuable than Ramczyk since he entered the league in 2017, per PFFs wins above replacement (WAR) metric. Decker may not be in the Pro Bowl conversation every year, but he is an important part of Detroits efforts to rebuild their roster through the trenches. in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft should have New Yorks offensive line in a much better spot entering next season. ONeill has allowed just 15 combined sacks and hits from 1,699 pass-blocking snaps at tackle over the past three seasons. Two offseasons ago, there were some questions about how Williams would bounce back from multiple injury-plagued campaigns and a full year missed during the 2019 season due to a. . Becton was a huge (literally and figuratively) surprise last season. He led all tackles on the year in total starts with one or fewer pressures allowed (12) and ranked third among that group in negatively graded run-block rate. 18 in NFL Network's Top 100 Players list in 2017 Has started all 105 career games played, Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers, 1960-1969; Oakland Raiders 1971 Voted to eight AFL all-star games, First Team All-AFL eight times Appeared in five AFL title games Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Minnesota Vikings, 1986-1992; Denver Broncos, 1993-1997 Voted to nine Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro three times One-time Super Bowl champion Made 169 consecutive starts Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995-2001 Voted to five Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro three times Drafted with the Jaguars' first-ever pick, New Orleans Saints, 1993-2001; Kansas City Chiefs 2002-2005 Voted to 11 Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro three times One of 13 players to be named to multiple all-decades team (90s and 2000s) Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, New York Giants, 1953-1965 Voted to nine Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro six times One-time NFL champion Named NFL's Lineman of Year, 1956 Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Eagles, 1964-1968; Los Angeles Rams, 1969-1970; Oakland Raiders, 1971-1973 Voted to six Pro Bowls; First Team All-Pro five times Selected to All-Decade Team of the 1960s Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Los Angeles/St. The creative direction of Super Bowl LVII was inspired by the beauty of Arizona's natural landscapes - from its grand rock formations to its vast rainbow skies. Plays like the one above as a run blocker, along with the steady pass protection weve come to expect from Smith, were a big driver in his elite grade last season. Then, once Decker returned, Sewell started the final eight weeks of the season back at right tackle. Thats exactly what happened. Some experts argue he may be the best period. Mix was an eight-time AFL All-Star, nine-time All-AFL selection while also being selected for the AFL All-Time team. Green Bay Packers defensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (94)) as quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. 1 seed in the AFC in 2022. Yes, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones. While current star Aaron Donald continues to climb the rankings. While the offensive tackle was overshadowed during the early days of football, the importance of the position was one that has always been there. Ryan Clady, Denver Broncos 1 of 25. Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972) is a former American football defensive tackle. Bakhtiari held the throne as the top pass-protecting tackle in the NFL during the five-year stretch from 2016 to 2020, prior to a 2021 season lost almost entirely to injury. He's played in only 18 regular-season matchups since being selected in Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft. That year, he ranked second in both pass-blocking grade and run-blocking grade en route to earning the top overall mark at the position (90.4). ONeill is tied for 18th in pressure rate allowed in that span but ranks just 41st in pass-blocking grade, meaning he is still losing far too many reps despite not being credited with an abundance of pressures allowed. Ranking the top 5 free agent defensive tackles Browns can target. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time first team All-Pro. No matter what happens in 2021, Brown has already established himself as one of the best tackles PFF has ever seen. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He should immediately help to solidify what has been one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL over the last few years. McGlinchey finished second to only teammate, Smith saw action in only two games last year due to injury, and it was a notable loss for the Cowboys. Lincoln weighs in on all this, how he got his nickname and more! NFL Media senior analyst and personnel guru Gil Brandt ranks the best offensive tackles in NFL history. Unfortunately, injuries have limited Stanley to just under 400 total offensive snaps in the last two seasons. Coming in at number six on the Top 10 Offensive Tackle All-Time list is the great Roosevelt Brown of the New York Giants. He posted a 91.8 PFF grade last season, marking the third time in the past four years where he ranked second among offensive tackles in PFF grade. It hasnt taken long for Wirfs to establish himself as one of the best tackles in the league a position that often comes with a learning curve once players hit the NFL. Cosmi is one of the most battle-tested tackles in this class when it comes to pass protection. Rayfield Wright Rayfield Wright played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles 6 Time NFL Pro Bowl Selection (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976) 2 Time Super Bowl Champion (VI, XII) 9.) That improvement coupled with the selection of Evan Neal in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft should have New Yorks offensive line in a much better spot entering next season. Johnson is the prototype for the kind of athlete that teams want at offensive tackle at 6-foot-6 with 35-plus inch arms and better than 90th percentile finishes in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump and change-of-direction drills coming out of Oklahoma. Check out all the best photos from Super Bowl LVII! Brown would play his entire NFL career spanning across 13 NFL seasons with the Giants while appearing in all but four games. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. He defined the position of left tackle during his 13 seasons and is the model for which all others are measured. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff product is the third-highest-graded left tackle and the sixth-most valuable tackle overall over the past seven years. Tunsil stepped into the NFL as a reliable pass protector, and hes developed into one of the best pass protecting tackles in the NFL in the six years since he was drafted 13th overall by the Miami Dolphins. 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