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G Ed Ingram, Houston Texans

After a dreary start, the Texans are back in both the AFC South and playoff conversation. Houston’s defense rightfully garners most of the attention, but the team’s offensive line has quietly improved — and Ingram is at the forefront.

Ingram’s 79.9 overall PFF grade is the sixth-highest among qualified guards, powered by his great 85.4 PFF run-blocking mark. Although his pass protection hasn’t been quite as dynamic — producing a 62.0 PFF pass-blocking grade — it still places in the 65th percentile at the position.

Considering he’ll be 27 throughout the entire 2026 season, expect lots of suitors for Ingram, especially teams seeking to receive a boost in their run game.

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G Isaac Seumalo, Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers’ offense hasn’t flashed much in Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the team, ranking 20th in EPA per play. Still, Seumalo has enjoyed a solid season in 2025.

Seumalo’s 77.5 overall PFF grade is the seventh-best among qualified guards, and his 80.6 PFF pass-blocking mark is the second-highest. It’s important to note that Rodgers owns the fourth-fastest average time to throw (2.65 seconds), but Seumalo has still held up well in true pass sets with a 65.4 pass-blocking grade.

Seumalo was an underrated addition in March 2023, but perhaps more teams will take note of the 32-year-old three years later

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C Luke Fortner, New Orleans Saints

Kellen Moore’s inaugural season in New Orleans hasn’t offered much to write home about, particularly on offense — where the Saints are still 30th in success rate. However, the team’s offensive line has flashed at times, including Fortner up the middle.

Filling in for the injured Erik McCoy, Fortner has done an admirable job as New Orleans’ center in 2025. He’s secured a 74.6 overall PFF grade across 351 snaps, which ranks eighth among qualifiers at the position. Additionally, Fortner is one of only three centers with a 70.0-plus grade in both pass- and run-blocking.

Fortner’s two years as a full-time starting center with the Jaguars may prompt some skepticism, but he’s undoubtedly playing the best football of his career before becoming a free agent. Given the dearth of available centers every March, that could offer solid money

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