Arizona Cardinals

Projected Starters: Paris Johnson Jr. (LT), Evan Brown (LG), Hjalte Froholdt (C), Isaiah Adams (RG), Jonah Williams (RT)

The Cardinals’ offensive line is coming off a solid, though not spectacular, season—particularly showing strength in run blocking. This unit will look very similar to last year’s, giving the group more time to build chemistry. While none of the names jump off the page, if this group can improve in pass protection, the Cardinals could be more competitive in the NFC West.

Important Stats from 2024

  • Run Stats
    • 14.90% run stuffed percentage (League average was 16.72%)
    • 44.10% run success percentage (League Average 41.44%)
    • 2.21 yards before contact per attempt (League average 1.42)
  • Pass Stats
    • 28.00% QB pressure percentage (League average 33.37%)
    • 2.73 seconds average time in the pocket (League average 2.76 seconds)
  • Overall Block Win Rate
    • 65.36% (15th in NFL) (League average 65.36%)

Los Angeles Rams

Projected Starters: Alaric Jackson or D.J. Humphries (LT), Steve Avila (LG), Coleman Shelton (C; Free agent acquisition), Kevin Dotson (RG), Rob Havenstein (RT)

Coming off an interesting year in the NFC West—which the Rams won last season—the offensive line still has room for improvement, especially with Matt Stafford nearing the end of his NFL career. Statistically a middle-of-the-pack unit, the Rams added D.J. Humphries and Coleman Shelton in free agency in hopes of elevating the group to the next tier.

Important Stats from 2024

  • Run Stats
    • 14.90% run stuffed percentage (League average was 16.72%)
    • 45.10% run success percentage (League Average 41.44%)
    • 1.01 yards before contact per attempt (League average 1.42)
  • Pass Stats
    • 31.70% QB pressure percentage (League average 33.37%)
    • 2.66 seconds average time in the pocket (League average 2.76 seconds)
  • Overall Block Win Rate
    • 64.63% (17th in NFL) (League average 65.36%)

San Francisco 49ers

Projected Starters: Trent Williams (LT), Ben Bartch (LG), Jake Brendel (C), Dominick Puni (RG), Colton McKivitz (RT)

After a subpar, injury-plagued season for San Francisco, the offensive line looks to rebound and return to its 2022 and 2023 form. Fortunately, the group has familiarity and cohesion, with players who know what team success feels like. If any offensive line can bounce back from a disappointing year, it’s this one.

Important Stats from 2024

  • Run Stats
    • 16.00% run stuffed percentage (League average was 16.72%)
    • 44.40% run success percentage (League Average 41.44%)
    • 1.58 yards before contact per attempt (League average 1.42)
  • Pass Stats
    • 36.30% QB pressure percentage (League average 33.37%)
    • 2.84 seconds average time in the pocket (League average 2.76 seconds)
  • Overall Block Win Rate
    • 65.45% (14th in NFL) (League average 65.36%)
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Seattle Seahawks

Projected Starters: Charles Cross (LT), Grey Zabel (Rookie LG), Olu Oluwatimi (C), Christian Haynes (RG), Abraham Lucas (RT)

Seattle is returning most of its offensive line from last year, with the only change coming at left guard, where rookie Grey Zabel will step in. He’ll need to be a force in the run game, as run blocking was a major weakness for this group last season. Pass protection was slightly better, with the unit performing around league average. That said, Sam Darnold will need to get the ball out quicker than he did behind Minnesota’s line last year.

Important Stats from 2024

  • Run Stats
    • 20.10% run stuffed percentage (League average was 16.72%)
    • 39.90% run success percentage (League Average 41.44%)
    • 1.06 yards before contact per attempt (League average 1.42)
  • Pass Stats
    • 37.40% QB pressure percentage (League average 33.37%)
    • 2.71 seconds average time in the pocket (League average 2.76 seconds)
  • Overall Block Win Rate
    • 62.09% (25th in NFL) (League average 65.36%)