Meet the Prospects: Tunsil, Stanley headline offensive line class

Get to know all the top prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft, most of whom will be taking the field at the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 23-29 in Indianapolis.

Top Prospects by Position

• Quarterbacks
• Running Backs
• Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
• Offensive Linemen
• Defensive Linemen
• Edge Rushers
• Linebackers
• Cornerbacks/Safeties

Offensive Tackles

Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 305 lbs.
Age: 21

Far and away the top tackle in this class, Tunsil is an early favorite to come off the board No. 1 overall to the Tennessee Titans. He's almost certainly poised for a starting left tackle job from day one, giving him an edge on the vast majority of linemen drafted over the past few years.

Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 315 lbs.
Age: 21

Aside from Tunsil, Stanley may be the only tackle with top-10 potential before a minor drop off. Though he could face somewhat of an adjustment period in becoming a strong run blocker, his ability in pass protection immediately makes him an ideal fit on the left side.

Jack Conklin, Michigan State

Height: 6'6"
Weight: 325 lbs.
Age: 21

Conklin's impressive combination of size and strength will make him an intriguing first-round prospect. He started 40 games at Michigan State after walking on in 2012, and he now appears poised to be a rookie starter at either left or right tackle in the NFL.

Taylor Decker, Ohio State

Height: 6'8"
Weight: 315 lbs.
Age: 21

Decker is a punishing run blocker that could prove to be a long-term contributor at any number of offensive line positions at the next level. His athleticism could also make him a fit for teams that employ a zone-blocking scheme up front.

Shon Coleman, Auburn

Height: 6'6"
Weight: 310 lbs.
Age: 24

Coleman sat out his first two years at Auburn to undergo treatment for leukemia. He beat the cancer and returned to football in 2012, going on to start every game over the past two seasons. His physicality as a run blocker should immediately earn him interest as a right tackle.

Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 325 lbs.
Age: 21

Ifedi is the latest in a long line of Texas A&M linemen to earn consideration as an early-round pick, making the jump to the NFL level with experience at both guard and tackle. Though his frame is ideal for an all-important blindside protector, his struggles at that spot may have teams inclined to try to play him elsewhere.

Guards/Centers

Cody Whitehair, Kansas State

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 305 lbs.
Age: 23

Whitehair played the final two seasons of his college career at left tackle, though his size suggests he'd be better on the interior going forward. His combination of strength and athleticism should give him the opportunity to dominate in that spot.

Ryan Kelly, Alabama

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Age: 22

Kelly will likely be the lone natural center to garner first-round interest this spring. He was the anchor on a dominant offensive front throughout his three years as a starter, earning consensus All-American honors as a senior this past season.

Nick Martin, Notre Dame

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 301 lbs.
Age: 21

Nick is the younger brother of Dallas Cowboys standout guard Zack Martin. The family ties will result in some unfair comparisons being made in the weeks and months ahead, but Nick's well-rounded game could certainly have him poised for a strong NFL career.