Top offensive linemen prospects already committed in Colorado
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Before the 2021 fall season begins in Colorado, many top prospects from the state have already announced their commitments to play at the next level, and some will be soon with offers already on the table. Most notably, the top…
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Continue ReadingBefore the 2021 fall season begins in Colorado, many top prospects from the state have already announced their commitments to play at the next level, and some will be soon with offers already on the table. Most notably, the top offensive linemen for the of 2022 and 2023 are drawing attention and are now set for the next chapter.
Here is a look at those top players who have shared their commitments and offers so far this summer.
George Fitzpatrick George Fitzpatrick OL Cherry Creek | 2022 State CO , Cherry Creek (2022)
An athletic, lengthy tackle at 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds, he moves well for the position. Fitzpatrick is the No. 2 ranked prospect for the Class of 2022 and top offensive lineman prospect on the board. He had FBS offers from all over the country before settling in on Ohio State back in July.
100% COMMITTED‼️ #GoBucks 🌰@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/cjwgWxxKP2
— semih kılıç (@semihkilicx17) July 9, 2021
Joshua Bates Joshua Bates 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Durango | 2023 State CO , Durango (2023)
The top offensive lineman prospect for the Class of 2023, Bates is already turning heads in his career, especially after helping Durango win the state title in Class 3A last season. Perhaps the best interior lineman in the state and for this article, and standing 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, he narrowed his list down of the top FBS programs across the country. But earlier this week, Bates announced his selection, choosing the University of Oklahoma for his next school before starting his junior season.
✝️COMMITTED! DREAM➡️REALITY #ChampU #Boomer #AGTG #DungeonFamily @OU_CoachB @LincolnRiley @SixZeroAcademy @JB6303 Film Cred: @TheChelsCreativ pic.twitter.com/DdGYAdYKRM
— Joshua Bates (@JoshuaBates64) August 13, 2021
Jake Maikkula Jake Maikkula 6'6" | 265 lbs | OL Valor Christian | 2022 State CO , Valor Christian (2022)
Another top offensive tackle with great size at 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds in Class 5A, Maikkula has put in the work in the weight room and on the field to land multiple FBS offers. An effective run blocker in his career, he is named the No. 2 ranked offensive lineman prospect for the Class of 2022 and No. 4 ranked overall. After mulling over countless offers, he chose to commit to Stanford in late July.
COMMITTED TO STANFORD UNIVERSITY! #CardClass22 pic.twitter.com/RMxHkDZRnm
— Jake Maikkula (@JakeMaikkula) August 1, 2021
Braden Miller Braden Miller 6'7" | 290 lbs | OL Eaglecrest | 2022 State CO , Eaglecrest (2022)
Another tackle standing 6-foot-6, Miller is also 280 pounds and brings an attitude with him to the field in his pass protection sets as well as in the run game. The No. 3 ranked lineman and No. 5 overall in the Class of 2022, Miller started announcing his offers on social media during his sophomore season in 2019. More offers rolled in, and he would choose to commit to Michigan State, one of the first schools he shared an offer from, after taking a visit there in June.
Committed!! 💚💚 @Coach_mtucker @CoachCKap @Coach_Harris75 @MSU_Football pic.twitter.com/dRZQWvIoJ3
— Braden Miller (@b_miller_34) June 16, 2021
Connor Jones Connor Jones 6'7" | 290 lbs | OL Palmer Ridge | 2022 State CO , Palmer Ridge (2022)
Jones made his commitment early in his high school career, announcing his plans to play for the Michigan Wolverines during his junior season last year. Since announcing his commitment, the 6-foot-7, 295-pound tackle, who is ranked No. 4 for offensive lineman and No. 9 overall for the Class of 2022, has been working hard in the weight room and in offseason workouts to improve and help lead his Palmer Ridge team on a quest to get back to the Class 4A state championship game.
#GoBlue 〽️! What a great way to start the day! Thank you @UMichFootball @CoachJim4UM @Coach_SMoore @KyleDeVan68 @grant_newsome @Coach_Gattis @BiffPoggi
Next step to becoming a #MichiganMan @PalmerRidgeFB @SixZeroAcademy @FyxSports @GroundupSP pic.twitter.com/wzpEV7kZ5C— Connor Jones (@76ConnorJones) August 1, 2021
Travis Gray Travis Gray 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Cherokee Trail | 2022 State CO , Cherokee Trail (2022)
Gray is No. 5 for offensive lineman and No. 10 overall in the 2022 class, and he had been linked with offers to multiple FBS schools from the Power 5 and Group of 5. With his top 10 selected and a few visits taken, the 6-foot-7, 295-pound tackle announced his intention to stay close to home and head to Boulder to play for the Colorado Buffaloes.
There is no place like HOME. Happy Birthday Mom!! ❤️ @k_dorrell @mrodrigue70 @SixZeroAcademy @bangulo #skobuffs pic.twitter.com/RZHQPoJUUZ
— Travis Gray (@TravisRGray) August 4, 2021
Kaden Weatherby Kaden Weatherby 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL Eaglecrest | 2022 State CO , Eaglecrest (2022)
The right tackle for the dominant duo up front at Eaglecrest, Weatherby is fundamentally sound and continues to improve while adding to his 6-foot-6, 270-pound frame. His work has led him to be the No. 11 ranked prospect for the 2022 class. He had a handful of offers and took a few visits earlier this summer for his top schools. After those visits, he chose to commit to Texas Tech back in June.
Continue to be blessed🙏🏼🙏🏼 @TexasTechFB pic.twitter.com/zss2drS8xI
— Kaden Weatherby (@WeatherbyKaden) August 3, 2021
John Pastore John Pastore 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL Erie | 2022 State CO , Erie (2022)
Pastore has played both guard and tackle in his career, and that versatility, coupled with his size and strength at 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds, has made him the No. 16 ranked prospect in the 2022 class for Prep Redzone Colorado. Following an FCS offer from South Dakota, he earned FBS offers from Nebraska, Colorado State, Wyoming and Kansas State shortly after. A few months later, he announced that he was committed to Kansas State.
100% Committed @ErieHSAthletics @ErieTigersFB @coachcurtis42 @KStateFB @spedbraet @CoachCRiles @Gabe_Knapton Go WildCats 🟣⚪️ pic.twitter.com/cQKt1OlINN
— john pastore (@johnpastore70) August 9, 2021
Other top lineman to watch in recruiting
Alec Falk Alec Falk 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL Palmer Ridge | 2022 State CO , Palmer Ridge (2022): offers from Wyoming and Air Force
Kaiden Parrish Kaiden Parrish 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Valor Christian | 2022 State CO , Valor Christian (2022): offers from Western Colorado, Olivet Nazarene, Arizona Christian, Morningside College
Aaron Karas Aaron Karas 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL Pomona | 2022 State CO , Pomona (2022): offers from Air Force, Army and Nevada
Ethan Thomason Ethan Thomason 6'8" | 325 lbs | OL Rocky Mountain | 2023 State CO , Rocky Mountain (2023): offers he has shared via social media since June include: Colorado State, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Colorado
Jackson St. Aubyn Jackson St. Aubyn 6'5" | 265 lbs | OL Palmer Ridge | 2023 State CO , Palmer Ridge (2023): recently received first FBS offer from New Mexico