TOP 10 OFFENSIVE TACKLES IN 2021 DRAFT

■ 1. Penei Sewell, Oregon, 6 feet 4, 331 pounds (first): Sewell opted out of the 2020 season, although it did not matter when it came to his draft status. Still considered one of the top two tackles in this year’s draft, Sewell’s power in the run game is evident on film. In two years as Oregon’s starting left tackle, Sewell surrendered only one sack.

■ 2. Rashawn Slater, Northwestern, 6-4, 302 pounds (first): Like Sewell, Slater also opted out of the 2020 season. And like Sewell, that hasn’t affected his draft standing. What separates Slater from many of his counterparts is his ability to play guard and center in the NFL if needed.

■ 3. Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech, 6-4, 322 pounds (first): A former three-star prospect out of high school, Darrisaw became a three-year starter with the Hokies. He has evolved into a fundamental tackle in both the run game and pass protection.

■ 4. Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame, 6-6, 306 pounds (second): Eichenberg possesses an ideal blend of aggression and patience. He’s violent in the run game and a tactician as a pass protector. He’s also proved to be a durable lineman, having started 38 consecutive games over three seasons.

■ 5. Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State, 6-5, 317 pounds (second): An athletic tackle who moves well in space, Jenkins also played guard during his time with the Cowboys. Jenkins opted out after seven games to prepare for the draft and decided against participating in the Senior Bowl.

■ 6. Samuel Cosmi, Texas, 6-5, 314 pounds (second): A late bloomer, Cosmi began his career at Texas as a right tackle before moving to the left side in his second season. Cosmi has excellent fundamentals and has been described as an overachiever.

■ 7. Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State, 6-5, 301 pounds (second/third): Radunz had the luxury of protecting the blind side of quarterback Trey Lance, a potential top-10 selection in this year’s draft. A former two-star prospect out of high school, Radunz is smooth in pass protection and plays with a mean streak in the run game.

■ 8. Walker Little, Stanford, 6-7, 313 pounds (third): A tall offensive tackle, Little was a five-star prospect out of high school in Houston. Little has good recovery speed and is fluid with his movements. He hasn’t played in a while after suffering a seasonending shoulder injury in the first game of the 2019 season and opting out of the 2020 season.

■ 9. James Hudson, Cincinnati, 6-4, 313 pounds (third): A defensive lineman converted to tackle, Hudson began his career at Michigan before transferring to Cincinnati. Hudson has the athletic traits to play tackle in the NFL but needs further development.

■ 10. Brady Christensen, BYU, 6-5, 302 pounds (third): Christensen was tasked with protecting BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, who has the chance to be a top-five selection in this year’s draft. Although he’s athletic and skilled, Christensen’s 32¼-inch arms could be a concern for some teams.