NFL DRAFT MAILBAG: Nine Offensive Linemen in 1st Round, Positional Value Out the Window?

Locked On NFL Six Pack - Daily Podcast For NFL Talk · Apr 16, 2026 · 36m

Will the 2026 NFL Draft see a historic run on offensive linemen in the first round? Matt Williamson breaks down the odds, names to watch like Kaydn Proctor, Blake Miller, and Ioane, and debates if over eight linemen could hear their names called early. The conversation highlights positional flexibility—could Proctor or Lomu be better fits at guard, and does team scheme change a “maybe” to a “lock” for a prospect?

The episode also tackles the rising trend of prioritizing non-premium positions like guard, safety, and running back in round one, referencing hot topics like the “positional value”…