AFC West positional rankings: How the offensive lines stack up

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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 16: Right tackle Mitchell Schwartz /

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1. Mitchell Schwartz, Kansas City Chiefs

In my opinion, Mitchell Schwartz is one of the most underrated players for the Chiefs. The guy deserves to be an All-Pro and a Pro Bowler. Schwartz is a very good pass blocker and will be key in the new Patrick Mahomes era.

GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 13: Tackle Jared Veldheer #68 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Saints 31-19. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Jared Veldheer, Denver Broncos

Jared Veldheer looks to bring experience to the Broncos offensive line. While Veldheer is not a gifted athlete, he does have good mechanics. If the Broncos offensive line can keep Case Keenum’s jersey clean, the team may surprise some people on offense.

SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 02: Joe Barksdale #72 of the San Diego Chargers walks off the field after being defeated by the New Orleans Saints 35-34 in a game at Qualcomm Stadium on October 2, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

3. Joe Barksdale, Los Angeles Chargers

Joe Barksdale has been a solid player for the Chargers. That being said, I would not consider him great or above average. His ability is in the middle tier of players at his position. The Chargers hope they can continue to get progression from him and with added pieces, improve the offensive line as a whole.

ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: Kolton Miller of UCLA talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #15 overall by the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

4. Kolton Miller, Oakland Raiders

Miller was arguably one of the worst picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. Many, including myself, had Kolton Miller as a 3rd round caliber. However, the Raiders took him with the 15th overall pick. The Raiders hope that he can develop in to a special player and obviously Jon Gruden likes his ability.

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