Offensive linemen took the field on Sunday afternoon for their on-field workout portion to conclude the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Several athletic standouts took advantage of the final pre-draft opportunity to improve their stock. Various talents elevated themselves. We've identified five offensive linemen that won the NFL Combine.
TANOR BORTOLINI, IOL, WISCONSIN
Rumble big man, rumble! Wisconsin interior offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini ran a 4.92 40-yard dash, finishing second in the drill behind Washington tackle Roger Rosengarten. More noteworthy was Bortolini's 1.69 10-yard split, another result that placed second. The 10-yard split is especially telling for an offensive lineman as it measures initial burst and explosion out of a stance.
Bortolini's 9-foot-4 broad and 32.5-inch vertical were also quality results. Bortolini possesses the athletic tools and football IQ necessary to help spearhead an NFL offense next season from the center position. He's an easy mover who will be a terrific fit in a zone-based scheme.
AMARIUS MIMS, OT, GEORGIA
Amarius Mims is a create-a-player prospect—the Georgia protector measured in at nearly 6-foot-8 and a whopping 340 pounds. Mims then proceeded to run a 5.07 40, an outstanding result for a blocker of his size and stature. Mims' 9-foot-3 broad was also eye-opening.
Mims possesses annual Pro Bowl potential with arms longer than 36 inches and an 86.75-inch wingspan. He checked every box in Indianapolis. A franchise will draft Mims with a top-15 selection despite his inexperience.
At nearly 6'8" and 340 lbs, a 5.07u is insane. Wow, @amarius_mims 😳
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TROY FAUTANU, OT, WASHINGTON
There had been chatter about Troy Fautanu potentially kicking inside to guard at the next level despite playing left tackle for the National Championship runner-ups Washington Huskies this past season. Fautanu's weigh-in process may have put those concerns to bed. Fautanu is a 6-foot-3, 317-pound specimen with 34.5-inch arms. Fautanu possesses the length required to play offensive tackle.
Fautanu completed a sub-five 40 (5.01), his 9-foot-5 broad was a top-10 result, and his 32.5-inch vertical also qualifies as respectable. Fautanu proved he's an offensive tackle. A first-round one at that.
TYLAN GRABLE, OT, UCF
Tylan Grable was arguably the most consistent athletic performer among all participating offensive linemen. Grable placed first in the broad jump (9-foot-9), second in the vertical (36.5 inches), and fourth in the 40 (4.95). Grable is an elite athlete at the offensive tackle position.
Grable was a 27-game starter across two campaigns at UCF. He transferred to UCF from Jacksonville State, proving he could handle the pressure at a bigger program. Grable also weighed 306 pounds, 16 pounds heavier than his listed school weight (290).
GARRET GREENFIELD, OT, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
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Greenfield's 38.5-inch vertical was two inches higher than the second-place finisher and an inch-and-a-half better than last year's leader (Blake Freeland, 37 inches). Lower-body explosion was also on display through Greenfield's 9-foot-5 broad jump.
Greenfield was previously one of the best prospects in attendance at the East-West Shrine Bowl, proving he can handle Power Five competition. Greenfield has also proven he can play both left and right tackle. Pairing that versatility with the displayed athleticism has catapulted Greenfield into the top-100 conversation.
Honorable mentions: Mason McCormick (IOL, South Dakota State), Taliese Fuaga (OT, Oregon State), Brandon Coleman (IOL, TCU), Joe Alt (OT, Notre Dame), Frank Crum (OT, Wyoming), Patrick Paul (OT, Houston).
