Breaking Down The Rankings: Top 5 OL for 2022

Jordan Smith

April 22, 2021 @ 06:50 PM

The State of Alabama does as well as anyone in producing quality talent in the trenches. Let’s take a look at the 5 highest rated offensive linemen for the 2022 cycle. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/riley-quick/">[player_tooltip player_id="129491" first="Riley" last="Quick"]</a> | Hewitt - Trussville Quick has the frame and demeanor to be a future NFL offensive tackle. A body that is prototype frame wise with length and room to bulk and add strength. Elite athleticism with freedom of movement that flows easily. Good bend in the knee and stature off the snap. Contributes well in run blocking and with added strength will project as an elite pass blocker. Good hand usage in keeping defenders down. Smart football player with obvious bright future. Quick will have the opportunity to play college ball wherever he desires. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/eston-harris-jr/">Eston Harris Jr.</a> | Beauregard Harris Jr. would likely be a top 5 player in the state if he had about 30 more pounds on him. Wiry and athletic frame wise with amazing athleticism for a trench player. Obviously built to add strength and mass which is why he will project so highly. Good length helps in every phase as he will most definitely be a tackle at the next level. Brings players to the ground and doesn’t let off blocks early. Big time potential but a bit of a project depending on ability to add weight. Offer list is impressive with Power 5 attention already. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/lucas-taylor/">[player_tooltip player_id="129493" first="Lucas" last="Taylor"]</a> | St. Paul’s Episcopal Taylor is the first guard prospect on the list, as the rising senior is currently committed to LSU. Taylor moves extremely well for his size, which is well over 300 lbs. Country boy strength is present and will only improve as college strength staffs come into his life. Above average athleticism and twitch off the ball shows on tape. Taylor holds his own in pass protection but is at his best pulling and out in front in the run game. Taylor will be a fun prospect to keep track of. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/antavious-woody/">[player_tooltip player_id="129494" first="Antavious" last="Woody"]</a> | Lafayette Woody is another offensive tackle projection who has seen his recruitment blow up since the beginning of the year. The 2022 recruit is typically the biggest player on the field but dominates smaller competition in the way that he should. Loose and free body movement with a frame that only needs some mass added. Woody plays a poised brand of football but has intentions of putting defenders on the ground on each play. Some rawness still remains in the o-line star particularly with his pad level and off the ball attack, but potential is ever apparent. Woody has the frame and the athleticism to be Power 5 bound. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kenton-jerido/">[player_tooltip player_id="129495" first="Kenton" last="Jerido"]</a> | Northridge Buzz surrounding Jerido is picking up every single day due to his 300+ lb guard frame. Jerido has great understanding of blocking scheme, specifically in the run game and is a guy who can clear paths for the backfield. Value across the board in setting depth and width of the pocket. Wide build with only average length, but enough to keep arms of defenders down and hold his own. The Tuscaloosa native plays with impressive energy and looks to be a real leader across the line. Group of 5 projection for now.  