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Position: Interior Offensive Line
School: Penn State
Size: 6-foot-4, 323 pounds
Class: Redshirt Junior
2025 stats: Second Team All-Big Ten
Ioane was a three-star recruit who signed with Penn State in the class of 2022 out of the state of Washington. He appeared in four games and redshirted in 2022. As a sophomore, Ioane appeared in 13 games and made five starts. Ioane started all 16 games at left guard in 2024, earning All-Big Ten Second Team honors and helped lead the Nittany Lions to the CFP. While the 2025 season wasn’t the best for Penn State, Ioane played well, earning Second Team All-Big Ten status for the second season in a row.
Following the season, Ioane declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. He is currently projected to be a first-round pick.
Ioane has great size for an NFL interior offensive lineman. He stands at 6-foot-4 and 323 pounds. Ioane has a filled-out frame and also cut down on weight in his last season to help his game and it paid off. He has solid length and can use it well to sustain his blocks. Ioane won’t be overpowered by many of his matchups on the interior.
As a run blocker, he uses his power extremely well. He has heavy hands and can knock back defenders quickly in reps. Ioane can move defenders completely out of the way to clear big holes for his running backs. He will be a fit for teams that like running a gap scheme, as his power is a real facet for the offense. His strength also allows him to sustain his blocks, giving running backs enough time to get to the second level.
He has done well in pass protection for the most part during his college career. Ioane is able to use his power in a phone booth against interior rushers well. He has a strong anchor and is able to stop power moves well. Ioane looks for work and can pick up free rushers well.
There are some limits to his run-blocking ability. While he can win his matchups on the first level routinely, sometimes getting to the second level gives him issues. He doesn’t have the athleticism to get to the second level quickly. Once he is at the second level, he can struggle to hit those landmarks.
His strength and anchor help him win most pass protection matchups, but he can struggle with quick interior rushers. They are able to attack his edges and do inside moves to get some wins as pass rushers. When defenses move defensive ends inside to rush the passer, Ioane could be vulnerable.
He can lose leverage at times. Ioane needs to focus on keeping his pad level down to help him retain his power and his balance. Standing straight up mid-rep gives defenders a chance to use their moves on him with more efficiency.
Projected Draft Range: First Round Pick
Draft Grade: First Round Pick
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