Inside The Rankings: #TN2024 Off. Linemen

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The O-line looks like it will have another big year in recruiting as our new senior rankings show that with the position being well represented within our TN Top 150. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2024-rankings/?position=OL">#TN2024 Offensive Line Rankings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["149171"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThis guy has been one of the more well known names from the #TN2024 class for almost two years now and it's well warranted as O'Connell sports as the physical traits to be the top ranked O-lineman by #PRZTN but also one of the best at his position in the Southern Region. The Patriots stud lineman is well built with not much fat attached to his frame while also sporting good arm length and the athletic lower base to play left tackle on the college level. O'Connell is a nasty blocker that will pound on you all game long and enjoy driving his opponent into the dirt. Many Power Five schools have already offered with powerhouse programs like Clemson getting on board with a recent offer, so this is a national recruit and a clear cut choice to be ranked within the Top 10 prospects in the state. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["149856"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eOliver has been one of the hottest recruits from the #TN2024 class over the past year and his recruitment has yet to slow down as the Mid-Tennessee O-lineman has turned into a national recruit with tons of Power Five options. Oliver is a beautiful looking specimen, sporting a great frame with arm length and the athleticism to play left tackle on the collegiate level. He is also big and physical enough to play multiple positions in the trenches along with high football intelligence to be your leader on the line as well. This dude screams potential as Oliver could develop into a college starter sooner than later and maybe take his talents beyond the collegiate gridiron.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["488808"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eCommitting recently to North Carolina, Masterson earned his spot with the Tar Heels after a breakthrough junior season where he dominated his position, establishing himself as one of the top tackle prospects from the in-state 2024 class. The Panthers senior O-lineman is well put together, sporting a great frame for added weight and the lower base mobility to remain at offensive tackle during his time in Chapel Hill. Ranking 4th within the O-linemen, Masterson has tremendous upside as a possible blind side blocking left tackle but he is still far from a finished product, which makes this prospect so exciting to follow over the coming years.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["462638"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eBourdon jumped on the scene last year during his junior season in a big way, establishing himself as a lock down pass blocker for his Dragons offense and turning into a bonafide Power Five college prospect. Sporting great size at 6'6 290 pounds, Bourdon is a mobile guy that could play either tackle position on the next level or swing inside to play guard if needed. Bourdon is an athletic big man who plays LaCrosse, so the guy has natural abilities about himself that translate well to the tackle and the college game. You can easily see why many Power Five schools are in pursuit and why Bourdon's could continue to rise as the months go on. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["149188"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThis Lynx offensive lineman has been a hot name on the recruiting front here in Tennessee for two years now and Work is still considered a top prospect, ranking 5th within the O-line and firmly in the mix to become a Power Five player next Fall. A big reason why this West Tennessee prospect is such a heavily recruited guy is because of his physical body and nature when he steps on the field. Work is a mauler that sports a strong grip and the ability to drive his man into the ground on a consistent basis. The Lynx senior lineman could develop himself into staying at left tackle but his upside may sit best at right tackle or even inside at guard where he can use his physicality to dominate opponents.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["277659"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eRecently taking himself off the recruiting board by pledging to the Tennessee Vols, Perry is a high upside prospect who has the potential to stay at tackle in the college game and the talents to develop himself into an eventual SEC starter. Perry is a big dude at 6'7 280 pounds plus but has the nimble lower body and overall athletic abilities to develop into a nice pass blocking tackle at Tennessee with the possibility of staying on the left side. If all fails on the outside, Perry has the potential to move inside and excel at guard. He does need to keep at more weight and continue developing but you can see why Tennessee and many other Power Five programs were after this Mid-Tennessee product.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["305914"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eCoaches and other scouts need to start paying attention to this East Tennessee O-lineman as Heckmann has the physical size and nasty demeanor to develop into a formidable starter on the next level and his recruitment is just now starting to take off. Heckmann is a physical beast on the line who loves making contact with his opponent and punishing them every time he lays hands on them. The Rebels senior lineman also has deceptive lower base mobility, meaning he could remain at tackle in the college game with continued work. Heckmann has begun to pick up recruiting interest over the past few weeks and I expect that to continue into the summer months as more coaches lay eyes on this 6'6 physical beast. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["207325"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eComing in ranked inside the Top 10 O-linemen in the state, Shepard is a brute mauler and great size to man multiple roles across the line and those are big reasons why this West Tennessee product holds multiple big time college offers. Making the recent move to Collierville, Shepard is still coming into his own and learning the game but he brings natural power to the field where on film he shows the ability to move his opponent with ease. Shepard could develop into a tackle on the college level but his upside may sit best inside at offensive guard where he can use his physicality and brute power to maul over his interior counterparts.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["258681"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThis is the top rated interior O-lineman at this point for the #TN2024 class and someone that I feel is sitting way under the radar at the moment as a sleeper Power Five prospect. Riggs is a well rounded O-lineman that could honestly play all five positions in the trenches if needed but his biggest upside resides inside at guard or center. The Patriots senior prospect is well balanced as he brings a nice mixture of athleticism and physicality to the line as well as a great mental awareness for the game of football. Riggs ranks 50th overall at the moment but could honestly move up with continued work this summer during the college camp season.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["149178"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eA massive young man with a wide upper body and the size to play multiple positions inside the trenches, Meadows is one of best O-line prospects coming out of the West Tennessee region this season and someone with the potential to play his way into the highest ranks of college football. You can't teach size and the willingness to be physical and Meadows has those traits. He enjoys mauling opponents, maintaining his motor through the whistle. The Golden Tide senior O-lineman holds multiple D1 offers at the moment and ranks as the 10th best at his position currently but could be someone to watch rise up the ranks over the coming months based on his size and college potential. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6439968ac248b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>O-linemen Just Outside Top Ten&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- <strong>(OL) [player_tooltip player_id='149184' first='Jason' last='Overton'] - Pearl Cohn (Ranked 72nd): </strong>Overton is one of the most athletic O-linemen in this class and a guy that could play multiple roles across the line. This Mid-Tennessee product has big upside, so watch his recruitment take off over the coming months.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OG) [player_tooltip player_id='149181' first='Andrew' last='Pedersen'] - Brentwood Acad. (Ranked 77th): </strong>Holding 15 plus offers, Pedersen is a big boy that mauls his opponents on a consistent basis with his powerful upper body and hands. He is also currently the 2nd ranked interior O-line prospect for the #TN2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":489053,"width":286,"height":286,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/apedersen.jpg?w=350" alt="" class="wp-image-489053" width="286" height="286" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='362085' first='Tyson' last='Matthews'] - David Crockett (Ranked 79th): </strong>This guy is one of my top hidden gems so far through this recruiting cycle as Matthews has the build, physical traits and athletic abilities to reach the D1 football level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OG) [player_tooltip player_id='305915' first='Graham' last='Gilmer'] - Brentwood Acad. (Ranked 82nd): </strong>Playing on the other side of Pedersen at BA, Gilmer is another road grader in the middle who punishes opponents with his run blocking while providing some deceptive athleticism.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='229661' first='Darrius' last='Talley'] - Chatt. Christian (Ranked 86th): </strong>Talley makes our rankings based on his size and upside alone as this Chattanooga area prospect hasn't been heard from much recently, so it's unclear as to what is going on with him at the current moment.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='390595' first='Cole' last='Cash'] - Fayetteville (Ranked 87th): </strong>This guy has tremendous upside as a pass blocking tackle that has the athleticism, mobility and tenacious mentality to develop at left tackle inside the collegiate ranks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OG) [player_tooltip player_id='497350' first='Tracy' last='Jackson'] - Whitehaven (Ranked 93rd): </strong>Jackson is one of most athletic interior O-linemen we have for the in-state class and a prospect that could improve his stock with great work this summer during college camp season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='149187' first='Duce' last='Hewitt'] - Oakland (Ranked 94th): </strong>Transitioning from tight end to O-line, Hewitt is an interesting prospect with natural athletic abilities that could develop nicely into a starting offensive tackle on the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OT/G) [player_tooltip player_id='323147' first='Spence' last='Tankersley'] - Forrest (Ranked 112th): </strong>Ranking just outside the Top 100, Tankersley is a massive young man that sports natural power, strength along with deceptive athleticism. He may fit best inside at guard but could develop to play right tackle as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- (OG/C) [player_tooltip player_id='149173' first='Owen' last='Borba'] - Wilson Cent. (Ranked 113th): </strong>A tenacious mauler who plays with strong technique, Borba is one of the top center prospects from the O-line in our #TN2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/tennessee/rankings/2024-rankings/">Tennessee Top 150</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":508359,"width":280,"height":280,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/11/oborba.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-508359" width="280" height="280" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->