— 5. Cooper Beebe (Sr., Kansas St., 6-3, 322)

Beebe was a former three-star recruit at defensive tackle before switching to the offensive line shortly after enrolling at Manhattan. He was a consensus first-team All-American, a William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman) finalist, a Lombardi Award semifinalist and an Outland Trophy finalist for the Wildcats last season. In 48 collegiate starts, the two-time team captain was primarily a left guard, but he also started at both tackle spots. He’s a technician with quick feet and plays with a wide base, but short arms will keep him at guard in the pros. Projected: Round 2

— 6. Christian Haynes (Sr., Connecticut, 6-2, 317)

Haynes was a four-year starting right guard for the Huskies, finishing his career with 49 straight starts. He’s a sturdy, powerful blocker who plays with tremendous physicality. The second-team All-American excels in space and features the athleticism to impact the second level. Haynes is an exceptional puller and zone blocker. He’s a plus-pass protector and a finisher in the run game. He showcased his entire skillset during Senior Bowl week and performed well at the combine. Haynes has played almost exclusively on losing teams dating back to high school, but if you watched him, you’d think the national championship was on the line every snap. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— 7. Tanor Bortolini (Sr., Wisconsin, 6-4, 303)

Bortolini put on one of the more impressive performances for an O-lineman at the combine, where his 40-yard dash (4.94) tied for second and his two agility runs (4.28 short shuttle and 7.16 three-cone) were first — the three-cone mark broke Jason Kelce’s combine-record for interior lineman. On top of the top-tier athleticism, he’s also highly intelligent (recruited by Harvard and Yale), and features premium versatility. He logged starts at five different positions, including center, both guard positions, right tackle and tight end. Bortolini missed five total games in 2021 and 2022 due to injuries to his right knee. Projected: Rounds 2-4

— 8. Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (Jr., Georgia, 6-4, 298)

Van Pran-Granger was the No. 1 center in the 2020 recruiting class (ahead of Peter Skoronski).

He was a two-time team captain for a two-time national champion, and stockpiled All-American and All-SEC accolades while in Athens. He’s a finisher in the run game and features enough athleticism, natural instincts and strength to make an impact in pass protection. Van Pran-Granger is battle-tested and capable of eventually taking on a leadership role for whomever drafts him. Projected: Rounds 3-4

— 9. Christian Mahogany (Sr., Boston College, 6-3, 314)

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