By Angel Atienza-Romero 
Here’s a quick look at some of the NFL’s top offensive tackles this decade and what they’ve accomplished so far in their careers. From seasoned veterans with All-Pro résumés to young stars on the rise, this list highlights their biggest achievements and impact on the game.
Note: This list is based on information gathered from various sources. It is not definitive, but rather an attempt to bring together some of the decade’s greats.
David Bakhtiari
- Pro Bowl Selections: 5 (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)
- Individual Awards: 2× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2018); 3× Second-team All-Pro (2016, 2019, 2020)
- Career Highlights: 11 seasons with Green Bay Packers; 131 regular season + 9 postseason starts; 6 division titles, 8 playoff appearances
- Key Stats: Among NFL’s top pass blockers; PFF’s highest pass-blocking grade in 4 of 5 years (2016–2020 stretch)
Christian Darrisaw
- Career Highlights: Left tackle for Minnesota Vikings (since 2021); known for athleticism and improving pass protection
- Key Stats: Solid starter early in career; still developing statistical résumé
Lane Johnson
- Pro Bowl Selections: 6 (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
- Super Bowl Titles: 2 (LII, LVII with Eagles)
- Conference Titles: 3 (2017, 2022, 2024 NFC)
- Individual Awards: 2× First-team All-Pro
- Career Highlights: Longtime Eagles right tackle; Super Bowl champion; one of the best at his position in the 2020s
- Key Stats: Elite in both pass protection and run blocking; durability a strength
Jordan Mailata
- Super Bowl Titles: 1 (LVII with Eagles)
- Conference Titles: 1 (2022 NFC)
- Individual Awards: Second-team All-Pro (2024)
- Career Highlights: Rugby-to-NFL success story; starting tackle for Eagles; praised for strength and athleticism
- Key Stats: PFF’s “Best Offensive Lineman” in 2024; top run-blocking grade that year
Penei Sewell
- Pro Bowl Selections: 3 (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Individual Awards: 2× All-Pro
- Career Highlights: Drafted 7th overall in 2021 by Detroit Lions; cornerstone right tackle
- Key Stats: Consistently graded elite in both run and pass blocking
Rashawn Slater
- Pro Bowl Selections: 2 (2021, 2022)
- Individual Awards: PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
- Career Highlights: Chargers’ 1st-round pick in 2021; immediate impact as left tackle
- Key Stats: Strong grades in pass protection; viewed as one of top young tackles
Andrew Thomas
- Career Highlights: Giants’ 4th overall pick in 2020; developing as franchise left tackle
- Key Stats: Improved steadily after rookie struggles; durability concerns early
Laremy Tunsil
- Pro Bowl Selections: 3 (2019, 2020, 2022)
- Individual Awards: All-Pro honors (likely Second-team in 2022)
- Career Highlights: Elite pass protector for Dolphins and Texans; highly valued left tackle
- Key Stats: Among league leaders in pass-blocking efficiency
Trent Williams
- Pro Bowl Selections: 11 (2012–2019, 2020–2024)
- Individual Awards: 3× First-team All-Pro (2020–2022); multiple Second-team All-Pro
- Career Highlights: Starred with Washington and 49ers; regarded as best left tackle of his era
- Key Stats: Elite in both pass protection and run blocking; dominant reputation
Tristan Wirfs
- Pro Bowl Selections: 3 (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Super Bowl Titles: 1 (LV with Buccaneers)
- Conference Titles: 1 (2020 NFC)
- Individual Awards: PFWA All-Rookie Team (2020); 1× First-team All-Pro (2021)
- Career Highlights: Key piece of Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV O-line; one of top young tackles
- Key Stats: Excellent pass protector; strong overall grades since rookie year
Conclusion
These linemen may not always get the spotlight, but their consistency and dominance in the trenches shape their teams’ success. Whether already Hall of Fame–bound or just beginning their journeys, each of them has left a strong mark on today’s NFL.