The Top OT’s in the 2021 NC Class

There are many talented offensive tackles in class of 2021 from North Carolina. However, some players have stood out as being the best at their position because of their dominance on the field. These athletes had tape that left me stunned on the majority of their plays and can translate their game in college. Here are the top OT’s from NC: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28452" first="Yousef" last="Mugharbil"], OT, 6’5 and 300 lbs, Murphy HS</strong> Mugharbil is an athletic offensive tackle that is always working to find someone to block on every play. He constantly flattens his opponents and moves them out of gaps to create a hole for his running back. Yousef has the ability to reach the second level on running plays and can be used in any scheme. He has great hand use in pass protection and hardly ever allows defenders to get by him. He’s best at the reach and combo blocks on the field. Currently has 16 offers that include Penn State, Florida, Arkansas, and South Carolina. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28454" first="Jaleel" last="Davis"], OT, 6’6 and 300 lbs, Richmond Senior HS</strong> Davis is a powerful offensive tackle that leaves his opponents on the ground consistently. He drives his legs to take defensive lineman away from the play which allows his team to run the football to his side of the field. Davis is reliable in pass protection because he has great hand placement and excellent footwork. Also, can anchor himself when the defender tries to bull rush him and hold his ground. Jaleel has already committed to NC State, but had numerous offers from great schools. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28465" first="Diego" last="Pounds"], OT, 6’6 and 298 lbs, Millbrook HS</strong> Pounds is a zone-running scheme offensive tackle that controls his opponents with his great hand use. He is best used as a pulling tackle and on screen plays because of his quickness and nimble feet. Diego has a strong base that allows him to hold up defenders in pass protection. He’s a reliable player that doesn’t make mistakes and leaves defensive linemen on the ground. Currently has 36 offers from schools like Auburn, LSU, Alabama, and Michigan. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28541" first="Korion" last="Sharpe"], OT, 6’4 and 315 lbs, Rocky River HS</strong> Sharpe is a gap-running scheme offensive tackle that uses his physicality on almost every play. He gives out pancakes constantly and is always clearing lanes for his running backs. Korion has the rare ability to redirect his opponent and block them 20 yards away from the actual play. He has a high football IQ and quickly identifies the closest defender to get his hands on. This quick OL has 7 offers that include Akron and Toledo. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="28457" first="Andrew" last="Canelas"], OT, 6’8 and 290 lbs, Leesville Road HS</strong> Canelas is a powerful offensive tackle who finishes blocks with great force. He has a strong upper body that he uses to be effective on running plays. Canelas can be used in Zone or Gap blocking schemes and moves well for his size. He is a solid pass protector that uses his strong hands to control defensive ends. Currently has 12 offers from schools like Virginia Tech, Duke, UNC, and NC State.