Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders
Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
School: University of Georgia | Conference: Southeastern Conference
College Experience: Redshirt Senior | Age: 24 (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6’6.5” 310 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 2nd round
Player Comparison: Kevin Zeitler / Clint Boling
Player Overview
4-star recruit from Darlington School (GA) and multi-sport athlete (basketball, track & field (shot put)), Tate Ratledge spent his collegiate career with the University of Georgia. He started for three seasons and was highly rewarded for his performance with the Championship-winning Bulldogs in 2023. He has battled a couple of significant injuries in the past such as Lisfranc (2021) and a high-ankle injury (2024) that caused him to miss four games.
Ratledge possesses the build, play strength, processing skills, and demeanor to be a Week 1 starter. He is good in both run and pass blocking. Ratledge projects to fit best in gap and power blocking schemes where he can let loose. While Ratledge is a well-rounded player and plays with an aggressive temperament, it can get the better of him. The key for Ratledge’s long-term success is consistency. Any team could use an offensive guard like Ratledge.
Metrics:
PFF: 74.4 overall grade
Tate Ratledge is a OG prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.98 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 4 out of 1592 OG from 1987 to 2025.
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Awards & Accomplishments:
- All-American Bowl Participant (2020)
- Second Team All-American (2023)
- All-SEC First Team (2023, 2024)
Strengths
- Well versed in run and gap scheme concepts.
- Very strong at the point of attack.
- Pass protects well with a strong anchor and stiff punches.
- Blocks with a nasty demeanor.
- Recovers well from being initially beaten.
- Possesses natural leverage and pad level.
Weaknesses
- Struggles against twitchy explosive interior rushers.
- Lacks positional versatility.
- Can struggle when in space, moving to the second level.
- Tends to be overaggressive.
- Can be caught up processing twists and stunts.
- Needs to play with more consistency.
Let’s See His Work
Tate Ratledge number is #69
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How does he fit on the team
Depth in the trenches is key for a repeat trip to the postseason. Currently, there is a hole at right guard Washington needs to fill during Sam Cosmi’s rehab. With reserve guard Chris Paul in the last year of his deal and Nick Allegretti becoming a free agent in 2027, Washington is in need of a guard who can fill in as a starter currently and in the near future. Enter Tate Ratledge. With scheme versatility coupled with a nasty demeanor, Tate checks all the boxes as a quality starter who can fill in at any time. He can also provide competition for the left guard spot in 2026. With Tate, Washington can fortify the trenches with an experienced college prospect for either guard spot.