STOCK RISERS: 2023 Middle Georgia Offensive Linemen To Know

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Matt DeBary June 1, 2021 @ 07:33 AM

If you’re a college coach looking for a big-time offensive lineman, Middle Georgia might be the first place to go. This area produced the top lineman in the state, and possibly in the country last year, in Bleckley County star [player_tooltip player_id="33659" first="Amarius" last="Mims"]. Down is Peach County is where you’ll find a 2021 Alabama commit in [player_tooltip player_id="33653" first="Terrence" last="Ferguson"]. There are tough, gritty, and massive offensive linemen in this area, and there are many more on the way. The 2023 class is loaded with impact offensive line prospects, and there are a few who continue to see their recruitment take off this spring. Here are a few offensive line prospects in Middle Georgia to know for the 2021 season...   Zechariah Owens - ECLA Looking for size? Owens is a meaty lineman with lots of mass and raw strength. The big 6-foot-7 345-pounder is a force in the run game and has no problem throwing opposing defensive linemen backwards. He was simply too big and too powerful for defensive linemen in the region to handle. He takes up a lot of space and is very thick in the lower body. He can’t be pushed backwards and can be too wide for speedy defenders to get around. He has long arms, plays with balance, and is one of the top left tackles in the entire classification. He holds two early offers from Georgia Tech and Michigan State, but as he continues to develop and transform his body, Owens has a chance to see more offers start to come his way.   [player_tooltip player_id="94015" first="Johnny" last="Williams"] IV - Northeast If there’s another SEC-caliber offensive lineman in Middle Georgia, it’s the big tackle from Macon. A great-looking prospect with height and length at. 6-foot-6 290-pounds, the Northeast standout already looks like an SEC tackle. He shows above-average footwork and balance, and proved last year as a sophomore that he has the ability to protect the passer. He can overpower smaller defenders in the run game, but his length raw potential have college coaches drooling. He plays with a mean streak, blocks until the whistle, and can really intimidate his opponent. Williams IV currently holds offers from Georgia, FSU, Virginia, and Arizona State.   [player_tooltip player_id="34068" first="Kyle" last="Mixon"] - Northside The Warner Robins native may be under the radar now, but it might not be that way for long. Mixon is a solid 6-foot-5 290-pounds and still has room to put on muscle. He’s quick-footed and plays with good balance and body control. He moves well for his size and has the potential to have a breakout junior year this fall. He’s still developing as a tackle, but his size and potential should make him a lineman to know in the area this fall.