Overview
- The six finalists are Garrett Bolles (Broncos), Quinn Meinerz (Broncos), Joe Thuney (Bears), Aaron Brewer (Dolphins), Creed Humphrey (Chiefs) and Penei Sewell (Lions).
- An elite committee of former linemen—LeCharles Bentley, Jason Kelce, Shaun O'Hara, Orlando Pace, Will Shields and Andrew Whitworth—will determine the winner.
- Evaluation centers on quality of competition, availability, durability, weekly consistency, video validation and football analytics drawn from pass and run blocking and discipline metrics.
- The winner, based strictly on 2025 performance, will be revealed at NFL Honors on Feb. 5 in the San Francisco/Santa Clara area during Super Bowl week.
- Notable credentials include Sewell’s top PFF grade and multiple recent All-Pro nods, Thuney’s 2025 First-Team All-Pro season, and Brewer’s AP Second-Team All-Pro recognition, with Denver placing two finalists.