Rather than grading draft classes, an exercise I enjoy doing and believe has some merit, I like evaluating draft classes based on a “wisdom of crowds” approach.
This approach looks at where a player was expected to be drafted and compares that to where they were drafted.
Using that, we can see which players were draft day steals and which players were drafted well ahead of consensus.
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Top 10 Biggest Offensive Line Steals & Values, 2025 NFL Draft:
10. Wyatt Milum, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars
Expected to go 78 — Drafted with pick 89
He plays with balance and control in pass protection and brings versatility across multiple offensive line spots, making him a strong fit for Jacksonville’s emphasis on building a durable front.
9. Charles Grant, OT, Las Vegas Raiders
Expected to go 84 — Drafted with pick 99
He has the size, athletic ability, and competitive edge to develop into a reliable tackle and adds much-needed depth to the Raiders' offensive line.
8. Jonah Monheim, OC, Jacksonville Jaguars
Expected to go 187 — Drafted with pick 221
He shows good awareness and technique at center and brings valuable experience from a pass-heavy college offense that can help solidify the Jaguars' interior depth.
7. Ajani Cornelius, OT, Dallas Cowboys
Expected to go 164 — Drafted with pick 204
He flashes raw strength and athletic upside and projects as a developmental tackle who could become a dependable swing player for the Cowboys' offensive line.
6. Jared Wilson, OC, New England Patriots
Expected to go 73 — Drafted with pick 95
He excels in pass protection with quick hands and good lateral movement, giving the Patriots a smart and durable option to anchor the middle of their offensive line.
5. Chase Lundt, OT, Buffalo Bills
Expected to go 153 — Drafted with pick 206
He offers length and mobility that fit well in zone-blocking schemes and gives the Bills a projectable swing tackle who can grow into a bigger role with refinement.
4. Miles Frazier, OG, Detroit Lions
Expected to go 115 — Drafted with pick 171
He brings toughness and positional flexibility with starting experience at multiple spots and offers immediate depth and future starting potential for Detroit’s offensive line.
3. Josh Simmons, OT, Kansas City Chiefs
Expected to go 21 — Drafted with pick 32
He combines elite athleticism with quick feet and strong hands in pass protection, giving the Chiefs a high-upside tackle who can grow into a long-term starter on the blindside.
2. Cameron Williams, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
Expected to go 92 — Drafted with pick 207
He has powerful hands and a massive frame that fit Philadelphia’s physical style and, with technical refinement, could emerge as a starting-caliber guard or tackle.
1. Marcus Mbow, OG, New York Giants
Expected to go 63 — Drafted with pick 154
He fires off the ball with explosiveness and delivers heavy hands at the point of attack, offering the Giants a versatile lineman capable of contributing at multiple spots inside.