Rankings Update: Top 2023 Interior OL In Georgia
The 2023 class is full of impressive defenders, and there are many impressive interior offensive linemen who are heading to major D1 programs and shot up the recently updated Prep Redzone Rankings. Here are the top-ranked interior offensive linemen in…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe 2023 class is full of impressive defenders, and there are many impressive interior offensive linemen who are heading to major D1 programs and shot up the recently updated Prep Redzone Rankings.
Here are the top-ranked interior offensive linemen in the latest 2023 rankings…
Kelton Smith Kelton Smith 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Carver | 2023 State GA – Carver
A versatile lineman who can play tackle as a senior this fall, Smith’s position in the future will likely be on the interior due to his 6-foot-5 300-pound frame and thick lower body strength. In the latest rankings, Smith is now ranked as the No. 3 OL prospect in Georgia and the No. 23 overall prospect in the state. He’s strong at the point of attack and uses his length to drive defenders backwards, but his ability to play until the whistle and open up running lanes in the middle of the trenches stand out the most. Not only does he handle his opponent just about every snap, but he completely erases them from the play. He’s a running back’s best friend as he excels in the run game, putting opposing linemen on their backs on a consistent basis. He’s an excellent pass protector as well, proving to be the best overall lineman in West Georgia. He dominated last fall as a junior, and it’s led to a commitment to the in-state Georgia Bulldogs.
Connor Lew Connor Lew 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Kennesaw Mountain | 2023 State GA – Kennesaw Mountain
The new top-ranked center prospect in the state, Lew is a strong, versatile, physical lineman who had an outstanding junior season, leading Kennesaw Mountain to one of their best seasons in school history. The Cobb County standout plays hard, he has good size and length at center 6-foot-4 290-pounds, and can play multiple positions on the line. He’s a productive run blocker and got his opponent on the ground often throughout his junior season. His versatility stands out to college coaches, and he’s gotten stronger and stronger over the last several months. He’s an aggressive blocker with good feet who plays with balance and body control, using his strong hands to push and drive defenders backwards. An impressive center prospect with a 4.4 GPA, Lew holds offers from Georgia, Auburn, Duke, among others.
Trovon Baugh Trovon Baugh 6'4" | 315 lbs | OL Pace Academy | 2023 State GA – Pace Academy
One of the fastest-rising 2023 offensive linemen in the state, Baugh is a big body with versatility at 6-foot-5 305-pounds. He’s a dominant run blocker who really bullied his opponents in region play last year, and that’s a big reason why he’s now ranked as the the No. 30 overall prospect in Georgia. A South Carolina Gamecock commitment, Baugh moves well for his size and does a great job of driving defensive linemen out of the play. He plays with power, aggression, and all the way until the play is ruled dead. He’s tough, physical, and makes it look easy at times for Pace Academy. He looks the part of an SEC-caliber offensive lineman and the Atlanta native has his best football ahead of him. There’s a lot to like about his game and he’s bound for a dominant senior season this fall.
Madden Sanker Madden Sanker 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL South Paulding | 2023 State GA – South Paulding
Ranked as the No. 28 overall prospect in Georgia, Sanker is a tough, nasty lineman who opens up holes in the middle of thr trenches with ease. A state-champion wrestler, Sanker’s physical style of play allows him to dominate in the trenches at both guard and center for South Paulding. Ranked as the No. 3 interior OL prospect in Georgia for the 2023 class, Sanker has great size at 6-foot-5 285-pounds and loves to play with a mean streak. He’s strong, powerful, fundamentally sound, and can push guys around wherever he’s lined up on the interior. Once he gets his hands on the defender, it’s over, making him one of the better run-blocking linemen west of Atlanta. He plays with leverage, has plenty of strength in the lower body, and gets his guy on the ground more often than not, which has led to a commitment from Louisville.