Penn State OG Cleveland got some good news today as one of their potential 2026 NFL Draft targets Olevavega Ioanehas just been officially announced.
With all three of the Browns’ interior starters set to become free agents after the 2025 season, the team will need to not only find replacements, but also upgrades. Apart from Joel BitonioCleveland has been unable to find consistency along its offensive line this year and will have to overhaul its field unit next season. The easiest way for Andrew Berry and company to attack that in 2026 will likely be through the NFL Draft, and this year’s offensive back class is loaded with talent, starting with Olaivavega Ioane.
Ioane, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound bulldozer from Graham, Wash., has been one of the top offensive backs in all of college football the past two seasons. He started 16 games at left guard for the Nittany Lions in 2024 and started every game again in 2025.
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His ability to control defenders with insane power and grip is incredible, and he always makes 300-pound defensive tackles look like underdogs on offense. He’s also a top-notch pass protector, which bodes well for his prospects as a Day 1 starter in the NFL.
Pass protection sometimes becomes an issue for interior linemen once they reach the pro level, and this is one of the main reasons why Zach Zinter Haven’t seen the ballpark in Cleveland yet. He’s a decent run blocker but can’t adjust to a pass blocker.
Needless to say, Olaivavega Ioane will be a name to watch for the Browns as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches.
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