1. Netinho Olivieri, Penn

• 6’5′ | 305 lbs | OT

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2024 1st Team All-Ivy 

• 70.4 PFF Grade (5th) | 89.3 PFF PBLK Grade

• 100% pass-blocking efficiency grade in 8/10 games

• 0 SK, 0 Hits, 2 Hurries, 2 Pressures in 2024 

• After a standout campaign in 2024, Olivieri was recognized as a 1st-Team All-Ivy selection and a Preseason All American from Stats Perform the year following. The six foot five left tackle started 18 games in the last two years, leading a unit which guided Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year Malachi Hosley to over 1,100 rushing yards in 2024. The Penn prodigy stands out on tape with his natural ability to seal the edge & tenacity to finish reps late. His 89.3 PFF pass block grade ranked 2nd among returning tackles in the FCS. 

2. Hunter Smith, Tarleton State

• 6’5′ | 300 lbs | OG

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2x All-UAC 2nd Team

• 75.5 PFF Grade (8th) | 90.4 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 0 Hits, 1 Hurry, 1 Pressure in 2024 

• After receiving an All-UAC 2nd team nod and a Preseason All American bid in 2024 and 2025 respectively, Smith looks to prolong his dominance in FCS football for one more year. He cemented himself as an anchor on the Tarleton State offensive line after 25 straight starts to pair with blocking for an offensive unit which ranked 3rd in rushing, scoring, and total offense in conference play. The Rockwall, Texas native tallied the second best overall PFF grade among guards last year at 75.5, including a 90.4 pass blocking grade. In 934 snaps, Smith did not allow a single sack, displaying his elite balance & torque on film.

3. Gavin Ortega, Weber State

• 6’5′ | 300 lbs | OT

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American
• 2024 All-Big Sky 2nd Team

• 77.0 PFF Grade (19th) | 82.3 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 2 Hits, 4 Hurries, 6 Pressures in 2024 

• A newly converted offensive tackle, Ortega made an instant impact while starting all twelve games, en route to All-Big Sky honors and a Preseason All American bid. Finishing with an astounding 0 sacks allowed in 2024, the Bellingham product has not allowed a sack within his last 17 games. He finished with a 77.0 PFF grade and an 82.3 pass block grade, ranking 5th in overall grade among returning starters. He does an impressive job at engaging and staying in phase at the point of attack, while also showcasing the ability to maneuver to the second level with ease.

4. Delby Lemieux, Dartmouth

• 6’4′ | 280 lbs | OT

• ‘25 Preseason All American (Stats Perform)

• 3x All American

• 82.9 PFF Grade (7th) | 85.6 PFF RBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 3 Hits, 6 Hurries, 9 Pressures in 2024 

• Widely regarded as the best offensive lineman in FCS football last year, Lemieux earned recognition across the country after his All American season in 2024. Despite the lean frame, he did not let up a single sack in 333 pass blocking snaps and a measly 9 pressures, further proving his growth from the year prior. Lemieux finished with the best overall PFF grade and run blocking grade among returning FCS tackles, while showing significant development in pass pro. Out of the senior class, the Dartmouth tackle separates himself with his strong hands & mauler playstyle.

5. JT Cornelius, Monmouth

• 6’6′ | 295 lbs | OT

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2024 2nd Team All-CAA 

• 100% PBLK efficiency in 7/12 games last season

• 76.6 PFF Grade (18th) | 84.1 PFF PBLK Grade

• 1 SK, 1 Hit, 5 Hurries, 7 Pressures in 2024 

• The sixth year senior from New Jersey is coming off a stellar year with the Hawks, contributing to a unit which was ranked second in total offense in the FCS. Despite the barrage of accolades he received including two 2nd team All-CAA selections, Cornelius decided to return to school after only allowing one sack and just seven pressures the year prior. In the twelve games he started, Cornelius primarily stood at left tackle while starting a handful at right tackle, providing the prized versatility that NFL teams crave for linemen. On top of that, he was the 5th best graded returning tackle in pass pro last year, finishing with a 84.1 PFF grade.

6. Will Bergin, Penn

• 6’3′ | 300 lbs | C

• 2nd-team All-Ivy

• 76.1 PFF Grade (1st) | 85.3 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 0 Hits, 2 Hurries, 2 Pressures

• Potentially the best interior lineman in the senior class, Bergin is coming off a 2nd team All-Ivy selection beside the #1 lineman on the list, Netinho Olivieri. They both paved the way for offensive player of the year Malachi Hosley, while Bergin didn’t allow a single sack or hit on the year. He was a mainstay for the Penn offensive line which only allowed 15 sacks all year, the ninth fewest in the FCS. With that being said, Bergin possesses solid technique & anchor ability in pass pro to back up his 85.3 PFF pass block grade.

7. Nate Adams, South Dakota State

• 6’7′ | 321 lbs | OT

• 89.0 PFF PBLK Grade

• 100% PBLK Efficiency Grade in 6/12 games

• 2 SK, 0 Hits, 6 Hurries, 8 Pressures

• The Stephen F Austin & Hawaii transfer looks to contribute to a star studded South Dakota State offense after being named a second team All-SoCon selection the year prior. He will be blocking for transfer running back Julius Loughridge, who has ran for over three thousand yards and twenty five touchdowns in his career. The six foot seven tackle is hard to miss on film with his elite mass & overarching knockback power. Despite having plenty of room to grow as a blocker, Adams posted an 89.0 PFF pass block grade, ranking third among returning FCS tackles.

8. Langston Jones, Lehigh

• 6’3′ | 325 lbs | OG

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• First team All-Patriot League

• 84.5 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 0 Hits, 5 Hurries, 5 Pressures in 2024 

• The Lehigh standout has put together multiple stellar seasons in a row, starting thirty five games consecutively. He was named first team All-Patriot league and a Preseason All American for the 2025 season. Versatility being a strong suit of his, Jones moved between left and right guard for the past two seasons while recording an 84.5 PFF pass block grade a year ago. His dominance is evident on tape; allowing zero sacks and hits last year with his quick feet & a strong upper base. 

9. Traveon Newsome, Incarnate Word

• 6’2′ | 320 lbs | OG

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• All-Conference First Team

• 89.0 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 0 Hits, 7 Hurries, 7 Pressures in 2024 

• An All-Conference first team selection, Newsome helped lead the UIW offensive line to the fewest sacks allowed in the SLC with twenty one. Recognized as a Preseason All American this year, he started all fourteen games for a high powered Incarnate Word offense. The Southern transfer graded out as the third best returning guard in FCS for pass blocking with an 89.0 grade. When watching his tape, Newsome is quick to make first contact & active with his hands in pass protection. 

10. Derek Osman, Harvard

• 6’4′ | 285 lbs | OT

• 80.8 PFF Grade (8th) | 80.7 PFF RBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 1 Hit, 9 Hurries, 10 Pressures in 2024 

• By far one of the most underrated lineman in the FCS last year, Osman posted the 3rd best PFF grade out of returning tackles with an 80.8 overall grade. He failed to allow a single sack all year while only giving up ten pressures. Osman is a technically sound tackle who moves well for his size, using his long arms to stun opposing lineman early in the rep. 

11. Edward Riley, Southern Utah

• 6’0′ | 305 lbs | C

• 2024 All-UAC 2nd Team | 2023 All-UAC 3rd Team

• 65.0 PFF Grade | 78.6 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 1 Hit, 4 Hurries, 5 Pressures 

12. Jake Picard, Villanova

• 6’4′ | 310 lbs | C

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 73.6 PFF PBLK Grade

• 2 SK, 2 Hits, 4 Hurries, 8 Pressures in 2024 

13. Will Diggins, Central Arkansas

• 6’4′ | 325 lbs | OG

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 80.7 PFF PBLK Grade

• 1 SK, 0 Hits, 7 Hurries, 8 Pressures in 2024 

14. Michael Bennett, Yale

• 6’5′ | 302 lbs | OT

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2024 1st Team All Ivy | 2023 HM All Ivy

• 68.5 PFF Grade

• 1 SK, 0 Hits, 10 Hurries, 11 Pressures in 2024 

15. D’Andre Townes-Blue, Jackson State

• 6’5′ | 315 lbs | OG

• 2025 Preseason First Team All-SWAC | 2x 2024 All-SWAC

• BOXTOROW All-American

• 71.3 PFF PBLK Grade

• 0 SK, 2 Hits, 7 Hurries, 9 Pressures 

16. Quincy Hughes, Wofford

• 6’4′ | 300 lbs | OT

• All-SoCon Second Team 

• 77.0 PFF Grade (T-14th) | 80.4 PFF PBLK Grade

• 2 SK, 3 Hits, 7 Hurries, 12 Pressures in 2024 

17. Seth Anderson, North Dakota

• 6’4′ | 295 lbs | OT

• 2024 Honorable Mention All-MVFC

• 73.6 PFF Grade (7th)

• 2 SK, 1 Hit, 9 Hurries, 12 Pressures in 2024 

18. JT Reed, Montana State

• 6’3′ | 290 lbs | OG
• 2022 3rd Team All-Big Sky

• 71.2 PFF PBLK Grade

• 1 SK, 0 Hits, 2 Hurries, 3 Pressures 

19. Ryan McKenna, William & Mary

• 6’4′ | 305 lbs | C

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2x All CAA Honorable Mention

• 70.8 PFF Grade (19th) | 74.5 PFF PBLK Grade

• 2 SK, 2 Hits, 7 Hurries, 11 Pressures in 2024 

20. Vincent Byrd Jr, Norfolk St

• 6’3′ | 305 | OT

• All-MEAC Second Team

• 72.8 PFF PBLK Grade

• 2 SK, 3 Hits, 7 Hurries, 12 Pressures in 2024

21. Chandler Kirton, Austin Peay

• 6’0′ | 295 lbs | C
• 2023 First Team All-UAC

• 2022 HERO Sports Freshman All-America

• 75.8 PFF PBLK Grade

• 1 SK, 1 Hit, 8 Hurries, 10 Pressures 

22. Cam Nolan, Holy Cross

• 6’3′ | 310 lbs | OG

• All-Patriot League Second Team

• 71.5 PFF Grade

• 1 SK, 1 Hit, 11 Hurries, 13 Pressures

23. Ashton Grable, Florida A&M

• 6’4′ | 315 lbs | OG

• 2x All American

• 2x PS Preseason All-SWAC 1st Team | HERO Sports FCS Best Returning Interior Lineman in SWAC | 2x All-SWAC 2nd Team

• 72.6 PFF PBLK Grade

• 1 SK, 7 Hits, 8 Hurries, 16 Pressures in 2024 

24. Brock Bethea, Rhode Island

• 6’5′ | 305 lbs | OT

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2024 2nd Team All-CAA | 2024 All New England Team

• 76.4 PFF PBLK Grade

• 1 SK, 4 Hits, 15 Hurries, 20 Pressures in 2024 

25. Luke Petit, Furman

• 6’3′ | 285 lbs | OG

• 2025 Stats Perform PreSeason All American

• 2024 All-Southern Conference 2nd Team

• 62.4 PFF PBLK Grade

• 2 SK, 3 Hits, 11 Hurries, 16 Pressures in 2024 

Honorable Mentions:

Noah Jordan, Columbia

• 6’5′ | 320 lbs | OT

• Second Team All-Ivy League

• 79.7 PFF Grade (9th) | 77.5 PFF RBLK Grade

• 2 SK, 6 Hits, 10 Hurries, 18 Pressures in 2024 

Collin Gardner, Southern Utah

• 6’3′ | 285 lbs | OT
• 2024 1st Team All-UAC (x2)

• 72.0 PFF Grade | 78.2 PFF PBLK Grade

• 5 SK, 1 Hit, 7 Hurries, 13 Pressures in 2024 

Jake Pope, Illinois State

• 6’7′ | 310 lbs | OT

• 75.7 PFF Grade (22nd) | 75.5 PFF PBLK Grade

• 5 SK, 5 Hits, 14 Hurries, 24 Pressures 

Ernesto Nava, UC Davis

• 6’4′ | 305 lbs | OT

• 79.9 PFF PBLK Grade

• 4 SK, 1 Hit, 14 Hurries, 19 Pressures 

Eli Simonson, UC Davis

• 6’6′ | 285 lbs | OT

• 5 SK, 4 Hits, 20 Hurries, 29 Pressures 

Adrian Hawkins, South Dakota 

• 6’6′ | 310 lbs | OT/OG
• 2024 MVFC All-Newcomer Team

• 72.1 PFF Grade | 74.2 PFF PBLK Grade 

• 2 SK, 5 Hits, 7 Hurries, 14 Pressures

Temi Ajirotutu, Villanova

• 6’5′ | 310 lbs | OT/OG
• 2024 CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team

• 2023 3rd Team All-CAA

• 72.1 PFF PBLK Grade (2023)

• 2 SK, 2 Hits, 12 Hurries, 16 Pressures (2023) 

Elias Ripley, Lamar

• 6’2′ | 290 lbs | C

• 2x 2nd-Team All-Southland Conference selection 

• 68.6 PFF PBLK Grade

• 5 SK, 2 Hits, 7 Hurries, 14 Pressures

Josiah Tingley, UT Martin

• 6’2′ | 300 lbs | OG

• 2023 Phil Steele All-Conference 2nd team

• 73.6 PFF PBLK Grade 
• 2 SK, 2 Hits, 10 Hurries, 14 Pressures