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Olaivavega Ioane
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Olaivavega Ioane

Penn State · Big Ten ·
#16
Overall Rank
#1
Pos Rank
90
Composite
RAS
Height
6'4 2/8"
Weight
320 lbs
40-yd Dash
Vertical
31.5"
Broad Jump
808"
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
Pass BlockRun BlockPowerTechniqueAwarenessAthleticism
Percentile Rankings
Pass Block
89GREAT
Run Block
90ELITE
Power
88GREAT
Technique
87GREAT
Awareness
90ELITE
Athleticism
85GREAT
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
90
Floor Grade
82
Player Comparison
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Historical comp based on athletic profile and production
Executive Summary

Olaivavega Ioane is the top interior offensive lineman in the 2026 draft class — a powerful, technically sound center who anchored Penn State's offensive line through multiple winning campaigns. He combines elite football intelligence at the center position with the power to move defenders in the run game and the awareness to process presnap information and make real-time protection adjustments at an NFL level.

⚠ Risk Factors

Ioane's athleticism in space — particularly when pulling into the second level — is functional but not elite, which may limit his efficiency in wide-zone schemes. His long-term durability at center will depend on how well he manages the physical demands of the position given his frame.

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