Eagles' Top Tackles
ESPN Ranks Both Philadelphia Eagles Starters Among NFL's Top Ten Tackles
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The Philadelphia Eagles have the best tackle duo in the NFL, according to a new ESPN ranking. Both Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson landed in the top 10 of ESPN's annual best tackles list, making Philadelphia the only team with two starters ranked among the league's elite, according to ESPN.
The list is voted on by more than 70 personnel evaluators from across the NFL. That gives it real weight — these are the people who scout and build rosters for a living. Their verdict: no team blocks better at tackle than Philadelphia.
Mailata Climbs to Fourth, Johnson Holds Firm at Seventh
Jordan Mailata moved up one spot from last year, rising from No. 5 to No. 4 on the list, according to ESPN. That jump reflects growing respect around the league for the Australian-born left tackle. Lane Johnson, a longtime top-three fixture, slipped from No. 3 to No. 7. Still, landing at seventh among all NFL tackles is a strong result for a player at his stage of his career.
Together, Mailata at fourth and Johnson at seventh give the Eagles a combined ranking that no other team can match. Having two top-10 tackles on the same roster is rare. It gives Philadelphia's offense a clear structural advantage on both sides of the line.
Mailata Got a Pass Despite a Rough Eagles Offense
The Eagles struggled offensively last season under first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo. Despite that, voters did not hold it against Mailata. He appeared on every single voter's ballot — a sign of near-universal respect. He also received at least one first-place vote as the best tackle in the entire NFL, according to ESPN.
That kind of consensus is hard to earn. Most players fall off ballots when their team underperforms. Mailata bucked that trend. Evaluators clearly separated his individual performance from the team's overall offensive struggles last year.
Why This Ranking Matters for Philadelphia's 2025 Outlook
Offensive line play is the foundation of any successful NFL offense. Having two elite tackles means the Eagles can protect their quarterback from both edges. It also frees up running lanes and gives receivers more time to get open. This ranking signals that Philadelphia's front office has built something durable up front, according to ESPN.
With a new offensive system in place, the Eagles will lean heavily on that tackle strength in 2025. Mailata and Johnson give the team a built-in edge before a single snap is taken. Few teams in the league can say the same about their bookend tackles heading into the season.
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