It is never too early to talk about the NFL Draft and one of the most polarizing and fun positions to discuss is the guard position. Despite being an Ohio State fan, I must give credit where credit is deserved and Michigan has an extremely impressive track record of producing high-end interior offensive line talent.
The Buckeyes have obviously also produced their share of high-end talent like Wyatt Davis, Jonah Jackson, and William Roberts, who all went in the first three rounds of the NFL draft. It looks like this season, Ohio State may provide another underrated sleeper on the interior, but let’s dive into the top three draft-elgible guards in the Big Ten.
1
Zak Zinter, Michigan – 6-foot, 6-inches, 320 pounds
Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Zak Zinter (65) against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Michigan offensive line won the Joe Moore Award last season, which is given to the nation’s top offensive line. Zak Zinter was a big reason why as he earned second-team All-Big Ten honors. Zinter is poised to have an All-American caliber season from his right guard spot this season.
2
Matt Jones, Ohio State – 6-foot, 4-inches, 310-pounds
Dec 5, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Matthew Jones (55) before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Matt Jones is expected to start at guard this season after being the resident sixth man last season, but anyone who watched him play knows that Jones is capable of big things.
3
J.D. Duplain, Michigan State – 6-foot, 4-inches, 305-pounds
Michigan State’s J.D. Duplain, center, celebrates near the pile where…
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