Positional value has long shaped the way teams approach the top of the NFL Draft. Quarterbacks, edge rushers, and offensive tackles typically dominate the early selections, while interior offensive linemen, especially guards, rarely hear their names called within the first five to ten picks.
Former Penn State football offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane may be talented enough to challenge that long-standing trend.
Olaivavega Ioane’s elite skill set turns heads ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft
The former Nittany Lion is increasingly being viewed by evaluators as not just one of the best players at his position, but one of the best prospects in the entire class.