Fernando Carmona leads rookie offensive linemen in PFF preseason grade

Austin Barber ranks second at 82.8.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

RT @PFF: Highest offensive grade among rookie OL this preseason (min. 50 blocking snaps) Fernando Carmona 90.5 Au Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF's ranking required at least 50 blocking snaps. Carmona earned a 90.5 offensive grade, while Barber posted an 82.8.

Why it matters: The grades place Carmona and Barber atop the rookie preseason group as teams finalize preparations for the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Carmona's 90.5 grade leads Barber by 7.7 points.

What to watch: Preseason grades will give way to regular-season evaluations once NFL rosters open the 2026 campaign.

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