NFL Draft Prospect: Olaivavega Ioane

NFL stories making news on March 21st.

Penn State Offensive Guard Oliva Vega, Iowane, stands out as a top NFL draft prospect at six

feet, four inches, and 320 pounds.

The Reture Jr. dominated college ball, earning first team All-American honors in 2025 and

second team All-Big-10 the year before.

He started 16 games at left guard in 2024 and racked up over 2,000 snaps, mostly protecting

the quarterback's blind side.

Earlier this week, Scouts highlighted his recruiting routes as a three-star talent from Washington

State, where he quickly became a fixture on Penn.

Statesline, Iowane allowed just four pressures last season across more than 1,000 pass-blocking

snaps, surrendering only three sacks and five penalties.

Total, his versatility shines with time at both guard spots and even some tackle reps,

and analysts rave about his raw power, calling him a human bulldozer who overwhelms defenders

with vise-like hands and explosive punches.

In the run game, he excels at down blocks and pulling, bringing elite toughness to assess

the tone up front.

That fiesta bowl performance against Boise State only boosted his stock.

That said, he's not the flashiest athlete recovery speed his average, and his pad level

sometimes rises, which could limit him against speedy rushers.

Still, his technique and smarts make up for it, projecting him as a reliable starter.

Iowane's profile screams day two pick, with a grade around 6.71 that fits teams craving

physicality on the interior line.

Keep an eye on him as the draft nears.