Anton Harrison Omitted From ESPN OT Rankings

How the Rankings Were Built

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler publishes a yearly list of the top offensive tackles heading into the 2026 season. His rankings are compiled from input of 70 NFL execs, coaches, and scouts, and they also factor in research, interviews, and film analysis by Matt Bowen. The poll aims to capture where talent evaluators see the game‑changing playmakers at the position. Despite the rigorous process, two prominent names from the Jaguars were left out of the final top‑10.

Van Lanen’s Missing Spot

Cole Van Lanen also failed to make the cut in Fowler’s poll. The Jaguars’ former third‑round pick has spent most of his career developing at guard, which limits the sample size evaluators can review at tackle. Because of that restricted playing time, many NFL talent men understood why Van Lanen did not appear on the list. The omission, however, does not mean the player is written off for the upcoming campaign.

Harrison’s Strong Season

For Anton Harrison, the 2024 campaign marked a clear step forward. He finished 29th among 92 eligible offensive tackles in PFF’s pass‑blocking efficiency metric, while his run‑blocking grade placed him tied for 50th. Those numbers suggest a player who improved enough to merit consideration, yet he received zero votes in Fowler’s poll. The Jaguars’ offensive staff believes the improvement is only the beginning.

Praise from a Rival Pass Rusher

Will Anderson, the Texans’ disruptive pass rusher, named Harrison as one of the most difficult tackles to attack earlier this offseason. Anderson’s comments were made during a media session where he singled out several elite left tackles across the league. The fact that a defender of Anderson’s caliber highlighted Harrison underscores the Jaguars’ left‑side development. It also adds external validation for a player who otherwise slipped through the cracks.

What It Means for Jacksonville

Offensive coordinator Grant Udinski sees Harrison as a high‑ceiling prospect entering his second season under head coach Liam Coen. “Certainly continued growth,” Udinski said during offseason drills, emphasizing that Harrison knows his ceiling is “essentially as high as he wants it to be.” The Jaguars will likely lean on Harrison as a building block for a revamped offensive line in 2026. If the player can build on his 2024 grades, he could force evaluators to reconsider him in next year’s rankings.