NFL Draft rumors: Top OG Vega Ioane could sneak into top 10 after pre-draft rise

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches in Pittsburgh, discussions about “surefire” talent are increasingly focusing on the trenches. NFL insider Jay Glazer has revealed a list of four prospects that league personnel and coaches view as guaranteed Pro Bowlers at the next level. This list includes high-profile players like Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, and Caleb Downs, but the most surprising addition is Penn State offensive guard Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane.

Glazer noted that numerous personnel members consistently mentioned Ioane as a “sure thing” for a decade-long career, indicating that the league sees him as a generational interior anchor.

This pre-draft momentum is supported by Jordan Schultz on X, who reports that Ioane is expected to be one of the first offensive linemen selected.

Schultz suggests that while Ioane’s draft floor is likely in the mid-to-late teens, his rapid rise may position him for a top-10 selection.

Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane is expected to be one of the first linemen taken in tonight’s first-round and he could go as high as No. 10, with a floor in the mid-to-late teens.

“One of the safer prospects in this draft,” one assistant GM said. https://t.co/WDTT9kXb4N pic.twitter.com/W1iAD9u6wa

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 23, 2026

His extremely high floor is appealing; as one assistant general manager remarked, he is considered “one of the safest prospects in this draft.”

And also his ability to anchor a line with professional-grade strength from day one makes him an essential target for teams in need of immediate stability.

Ioane’s elite potential is further highlighted in a 2026 NFL Mock Draft by a Gen Z journalist, who projects him to be selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 14th overall pick.

This fit is described as “scary” for opposing defenses, as Ioane’s reputation as a run-game “mauler” would make him an ideal lead blocker for a powerhouse like Derrick Henry.

Moreover, his technical skills are nearly flawless, and he allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits during his final collegiate season.

Whether he breaks into the top 10 or joins a contender in the teens, Ioane has solidified his position as the premier interior lineman in this draft class.

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