NFL draft injury analysis: Olaivavega Ioane, OG - Penn State
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The Lions interior offensive line needed some major upgrades this offseason. That makes drafting a top-tier OG in the draft is a possibility - which is where Vega Ioane comes in. He is considered the best OG in the 2026 NFL draft and would solidify the interior alongside new center, Cade Mays.
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Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Ioane.
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane, OG (unknown age) - Penn State
Projected round 1. #11 on Daniel Jeremiah board Jan 27. Mocked to Lions in 1st round by Mel Kiper on Jan 21.
Concern level 1/10 (pending age)
- 2025: 11/13 games. Missed 1 mid-season game with unknown injury. Opted out of bowl game.
- 2024: 16/16 games
- 2023: 13/13 games
- 2022: 4 games
Age is unknown but suspected to be around 23. He missed a game in his final season but otherwise has been very reliable. His 1st-round projection might be too rich for the Lion’s blood with the other higher-value positional needs at OT and EDGE.
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