In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line (OL), while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line (DL).

Jun 2, 2023 · Trying to pick the top 10 offensive linemen? Don’t rely on stats. For this group, it’s all about film, consistency and accolades. For some, there have been Pro Bowls and All-Pro awards on an...

Mar 13, 2025 · The best offensive lines in the NFL are often above average across all five positions and boast the depth to deal with inevitable injuries in the trenches. Our new offensive …

13 hours ago · Our 11-part position group draft ranking series continues with a look at the interior offensive linemen, which is led by multiple college tackles who could kick inside in the NFL.

Jan 8, 2025 · We monitored NFL offensive line play all season long and highlighted each team's biggest weak-link players. Now, with the 2024 NFL regular season in the books, here are the …

Oct 8, 2020 · Who are the NFL's best players in the trenches when you compare offense and defense? That's what we tried to figure out with the debut of our NFL lineman rankings.

Jul 18, 2024 · Let’s take a look at which offensive linemen made the cut and where long-time veterans such as Trent Williams, Lane Johnson, and Zack Martin are ranked. Although he’s 36 years old and just wrapped up his 13th pro campaign, Trent Williams remains the best offensive tackle in the NFL.

Jan 14, 2025 · Offensive lineman are often considered the foundation of a strong football team. Whether it's an athletic guard, a powerful tackle, or a high-IQ center — every dominant team in NFL history has...

Jun 5, 2023 · Micah Parsons has moved from LB to DE, and Aaron Donald is a seven-time All-Pro, but neither is the top-ranked player on our list. Defining the roles of defensive players who line up primarily...

Nov 2, 2023 · There’s no better group of offensive linemen in the NFL than the 10 on this lis. 2023 Top NFL Offensive Linemen Tier 1 1A. Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers 1B. Zack Martin, …