2022 Rankings: Offensive Lineman Breakdown (Part 1)

The 2022 player rankings were recently updated and the next group of players up for review are the Offensive Linemen.  The players listed are amongst the best in their class: &nbsp; <strong>State Rank:  15 – POS[Rank] #1.  [player_tooltip player_id="28650" first="Cade" last="Goldman"], 6’4” 290, Hickory Ridge HS.  </strong>Big agile lineman who quickly contacts defender.  He drives the defender into the second level of the defense.  Strong straight-line blocking is one of his strengths.   A dominant force on the offensive line who will continue high-level of play during the upcoming season. &nbsp; <strong>State Rank:  28 – POS[Rank] #2.  [player_tooltip player_id="28656" first="Rylan" last="Vann"], 6’1” 255, Cary HS.</strong>  He displays good lateral footwork which enables him to pick up a defender to block.  Maintains constant contact with the defender opening lanes for the running back.  He is the #2 Center in the nation and has an offer from NC State Univ.  He is expected to continue his high-level of play during the upcoming season. &nbsp; <strong>State Rank:  29 – POS[Rank] #3.  [player_tooltip player_id="97528" first="Jesiah" last="Henderson"], 6’4” 280, Rolesville HS.</strong>  Displays great straight- line movement which enables him to drive the defender into the second level of the defense.  He displays good downfield blocking and plays at a high energy level.  The expectations are high as he prepares for the upcoming season. &nbsp; <strong>State Rank:  30 – POS[Rank] #4.  [player_tooltip player_id="97529" first="Lee" last="Hall"], 6’0” 280, Heritage HS. </strong> He has a quick first step which enables him to drive defender out of the play.  A quick and powerful lineman who is a force on the offensive line.  He gives maximum effort on every play.  His solid level of play is expected to continue during the upcoming season. &nbsp; <strong>State Rank:  33 – POS[Rank] #5.  [player_tooltip player_id="97531" first="Justin" last="Horta"], 6’3” 300, Corinth Holders HS.</strong>  Displays good strength and often overpowers the defender.  Displays good footwork on pass blocking plays and will continue to get better.  He has become a dominant force on the offensive line.  The expectations are high as he prepares for the upcoming season, which should be a dominant one. &nbsp; <strong>State Rank:  35 – POS[Rank] #6.  [player_tooltip player_id="97532" first="Xavier" last="Lloyd"], 6’2” 312, Southern Durham HS.</strong>  A physical lineman who displays quickness and strength to drive defenders out of the play quickly.  Displays good footwork and lateral movement.  Strong straight-line blocking is one of his strengths.  His solid level of play is expected to continue during the upcoming season.