Best Offensive Linemen: Class of 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their work is never shiny, but it's essential to every victory. Every big play and scoring drive starts with the big boys up front doing their job. Utah is loaded with talent at all five positions along the O-Line, but these five are the cream of the crop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406855' first='Spencer' last='Fano'] || Offensive Line || 6'5 || 270 || Timpview High School || 2023</strong><br>Fano is as good as it gets when it comes to offensive line play. He moves like a running back in the open field when pulling or trying to block in space. The 6'5 offensive tackle has no problem pulling or reaching linebacker and even safeties at the second and third levels. Fano is an incredible athlete regardless of position who also plays with a mean streak. Once he gets his hands on defenders, they often end up on the ground as he plays through the whistle. He has fantastic footwork and the technique of a college veteran, not someone yet to play a down his senior year. Fano has a tremendous first punch and remains patient in his pass set play after play. Fano has yet to grow into his body fully; once he does, he will be one of the best offensive tackles in the country at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406859' first='Taliafi' last='Taala'] || Offensive Line || 6'7 || 280 || Alta High School || 2023</strong><br>Taala is a juggernaut at offensive tackle who can overpower any defender that stands in his way. He does a great job keeping his hands inside in the run game and delivers a devastating punch in pass protection. The 6'7 tackle is nimble on his feet and has no problem reaching and moving linebackers from point A to point B. He has a great anchor and quick feet that help him cut off defensive linemen. Taala greatly understands the game and works well with others on double teams. He loves to finish blocks and should add to his pancake totals this year. Taala is a true road grader and lockdown blindside protector, so a quarterback's best friend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406861' first='Jr' last='Sia'] || Offensive Line || 6'6 || 308 || Mountain Ridge High School || 2023</strong><br>Sia relishes in the dirty work and uses his strength to dominate games. The 6'6 offensive tackles are one of the main reasons Mountain Ridges's rushing attack is so potent. He excels at moving defensive linemen and linebackers five yards from where he first made contact with them. Sia explodes off the snap, and once he gets his hands on a defensive lineman, it's nearly impossible to break away from his grip. In addition, Sia is steady in pass protection, where he packs an impressive punch. When he's uncovered, opposing defensive linemen look out as there's nothing he loves more than cleaning up defenders who are engaged with guards or tight ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406884' first='Austin' last='Boyd'] || Offensive Line || 6'4 || 281 || Lehi High School || 2023</strong><br>One of the best pulling guards in the state, Boyd is always looking to lay the wood. The 6'4 Lehi native is tenacious in the run game and always looking to level defenders. Once he pulls, Boyd takes a tight path and has excellent vision to sift through the trenches and find his target. Boyd can hold his own when lined up with any defensive tackle in pass protection and delivers a solid punch to keep defenders at bay. He plays with great technique and is one of the leaders of the reigning 5A state champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406887' first='Cole' last='Millward'] || Offensive Line || 6'5 || 285 || Roy High School || 2023</strong><br>Millward excels in pass protection and does a great job protecting the pocket. He has excellent feet to cut off defensive linemen and can counter any pass rush move. Millward also has strong hands and great leg drive, making him devastating in the run game. He has no problem getting ahold of linebackers at the second level. He is also an impressive athlete who moves well in space when pulling or on screen passes. Millward is only scratching the surface of his potential and is set up to have a dominant senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->