Pro Football Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Rankings
An exhaustive ranking of every offensive tackle, guard, and center inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, evaluating their blocking dominance and historical impact in the trenches.
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▲ Top 5
#1
Larry Allen (2013)
Dallas Cowboys one of the strongest men to ever play the game dominating the line of scrimmage with terrifying speed for a massive guard
+5
#2
Orlando Pace (2016)
St Louis Rams ultimate blind-side protector whose elite athleticism revolutionized the tackle position and enabled the Greatest Show on Turf
+4
#3
Roosevelt Brown (1975)
New York Giants brilliantly fast tackle who revolutionized the position by pulling on sweeps and dominating defensive linemen downfield
+3
#4
Alan Faneca (2021)
Pittsburgh Steelers punishing physical guard who anchored the interior line and famously threw the pivotal block in Super Bowl XL
+2
#5
Anthony Munoz (1998)
Cincinnati Bengals widely regarded as the greatest offensive tackle ever combining elite footwork with unmatched power on the left side
+1
▼ Bottom 5
#1
Dan Dierdorf (1996)
St Louis Cardinals phenomenally strong right tackle who famously anchored an offensive line that surrendered only eight sacks in an entire season
-5
#2
Dermontti Dawson (2012)
Pittsburgh Steelers highly athletic successor to Mike Webster who pioneered the pulling center technique and dominated the 1990s
-4
#3
Gene Upshaw (1987)
Oakland Raiders highly athletic guard who dominated pulling assignments and famously led the Raiders to championship success in two different decades
-3
#4
Kevin Mawae (2019)
New York Jets brilliantly athletic center who masterfully executed complex pulling assignments and blocked for elite runners across three decades
-2
#5
Rayfield Wright (2006)
Dallas Cowboys incredibly athletic former tight end who seamlessly transitioned into a dominant tackle for the Doomsday era
-1
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Larry Allen (2013) — Dallas Cowboys one of the strongest men to ever play the game dominating the line of scrimmage with terrifying speed for a massive guard+5
Orlando Pace (2016) — St Louis Rams ultimate blind-side protector whose elite athleticism revolutionized the tackle position and enabled the Greatest Show on Turf+4
Roosevelt Brown (1975) — New York Giants brilliantly fast tackle who revolutionized the position by pulling on sweeps and dominating defensive linemen downfield+3
Alan Faneca (2021) — Pittsburgh Steelers punishing physical guard who anchored the interior line and famously threw the pivotal block in Super Bowl XL+2
Anthony Munoz (1998) — Cincinnati Bengals widely regarded as the greatest offensive tackle ever combining elite footwork with unmatched power on the left side+1
John Hannah (1991) — New England Patriots historically dominant guard utilizing exceptional technique and aggression to anchor the trenches—
Jim Parker (1973) — Baltimore Colts first full-time pass-blocking specialist protecting Johnny Unitas at tackle before sliding inside to dominate at guard—
Mike Webster (1997) — Pittsburgh Steelers incredibly durable ironman center who served as the intellectual and physical anchor of the Steel Curtain offense—
Walter Jones (2014) — Seattle Seahawks flawless pass protector who famously surrendered only nine sacks across an astonishing twelve-year career—
Jonathan Ogden (2013) — Baltimore Ravens massive agile left tackle who dominated edge rushers for over a decade and formed the bedrock of the franchise—
Joe Thomas (2023) — Cleveland Browns model of absolute reliability and technical perfection who famously played over ten thousand consecutive snaps—
Willie Roaf (2012) — New Orleans Saints incredibly nimble massive tackle known as a dominant run blocker and completely impenetrable pass protector—
Art Shell (1989) — Oakland Raiders towering physical mismatch who paired with Gene Upshaw to form the most devastating left side in professional football—
Randall McDaniel (2009) — Minnesota Vikings hyper-athletic left guard possessing an iconic stance who earned a staggering twelve consecutive Pro Bowl selections—
Bruce Matthews (2007) — Houston Oilers incredibly versatile ironman who played all five offensive line positions at a Pro Bowl level over nineteen seasons—
Dwight Stephenson (1998) — Miami Dolphins explosive incredibly quick center who redefined the position before his brilliant career was tragically cut short by injury—
Steve Hutchinson (2020) — Seattle Seahawks immensely powerful left guard who paved the way for Shaun Alexander's record-breaking MVP season—
Will Shields (2015) — Kansas City Chiefs famously reliable right guard who never missed a single game while earning twelve consecutive Pro Bowl nods—
Tony Boselli (2022) — Jacksonville Jaguars foundational franchise left tackle whose brilliant but brief peak included entirely shutting down elite pass rushers—
Gary Zimmerman (2008) — Denver Broncos intensely dedicated tackle who anchored championship lines in two different cities while refusing to speak to the media—
Jackie Slater (2001) — Los Angeles Rams exceptionally durable right tackle who blocked for seven different thousand-yard rushers across twenty historic seasons—
Ron Yary (2001) — Minnesota Vikings exceptionally powerful right tackle who served as the primary run blocker for the legendary Purple People Eaters era offenses—
Forrest Gregg (1977) — Green Bay Packers brilliantly versatile tackle whom Vince Lombardi famously declared the finest player he ever coached—
Jim Otto (1980) — Oakland Raiders ultimate ironman center who wore the iconic double-zero and anchored the Raiders offensive line through decades of dominance—
Jim Ringo (1981) — Green Bay Packers undersized incredibly quick center who executed Vince Lombardi's legendary power sweep to absolute perfection—
Jim Langer (1987) — Miami Dolphins profoundly strong center who never missed an offensive snap during the legendary 1972 perfect season—
Mick Tingelhoff (2015) — Minnesota Vikings undrafted stalwart who famously started every single game of his phenomenal seventeen-year career anchoring the interior—
Tom Mack (1999) — Los Angeles Rams highly intelligent guard who never missed a game and anchored the formidable Rams offensive lines throughout the 1970s—
Billy Shaw (1999) — Buffalo Bills fiercely competitive pulling guard who holds the unique distinction of being the only Hall of Fame player to never play in the NFL—
Jerry Kramer (2018) — Green Bay Packers legendary right guard who authored the famous Ice Bowl block securing Vince Lombardi's final championship—
Larry Little (1993) — Miami Dolphins tremendously fast pulling guard who perfectly executed Don Shula's zone blocking schemes to fuel the 1970s dynasty—
Joe DeLamielleure (2003) — Buffalo Bills relentless right guard who served as the physical heartbeat of the legendary Electric Company offensive line—
Mike Munchak (2001) — Houston Oilers incredibly polished and fundamentally flawless guard who completely neutralized interior pass rushers throughout the 1980s—
Bob Brown (2004) — Philadelphia Eagles terrifyingly aggressive tackle known as the Boomer who physically punished defenders with relentless hostility—
Winston Hill (2020) — New York Jets deeply respected left tackle who brilliantly protected Joe Namath's blind side during the monumental Super Bowl III upset—
Jim Covert (2020) — Chicago Bears intensely competitive tackle known as Jimbo who paved the way for Walter Payton and the legendary 1985 championship team—
Duke Slater (2020) — Chicago Cardinals pioneering African American tackle who dominated the trenches during the formative brutally physical early decades of professional football—
Bob St Clair (1990) — San Francisco 49ers massive raw-meat-eating right tackle who dominated edge rushers and famously blocked ten field goals in a single season—
Lou Creekmur (1996) — Detroit Lions highly versatile star who played both guard and tackle starring in four championship games while also playing defense—
Mike McCormack (1984) — Cleveland Browns incredibly intelligent right tackle who essentially orchestrated Paul Brown's rushing attack after transitioning from defensive line—
Stan Jones (1991) — Chicago Bears immensely strong lineman who famously became the first professional player to implement a dedicated weightlifting regimen—
Gene Hickerson (2007) — Cleveland Browns phenomenally fast guard who served as the primary lead blocker for three different Hall of Fame running backs—
Russ Grimm (2010) — Washington Redskins fiercely physical founding member of the Hogs who mauled defensive lines to secure three Super Bowl championships—
Rayfield Wright (2006) — Dallas Cowboys incredibly athletic former tight end who seamlessly transitioned into a dominant tackle for the Doomsday era-1
Kevin Mawae (2019) — New York Jets brilliantly athletic center who masterfully executed complex pulling assignments and blocked for elite runners across three decades-2
Gene Upshaw (1987) — Oakland Raiders highly athletic guard who dominated pulling assignments and famously led the Raiders to championship success in two different decades-3
Dermontti Dawson (2012) — Pittsburgh Steelers highly athletic successor to Mike Webster who pioneered the pulling center technique and dominated the 1990s-4
Dan Dierdorf (1996) — St Louis Cardinals phenomenally strong right tackle who famously anchored an offensive line that surrendered only eight sacks in an entire season-5