2026 NY Rankings: Offensive Line

<p>This year's offensive line class has some big dudes who had solid sophomore tape, and there are plenty of prospects who have Division 1 potential on this list, with a couple already holding offers. It can be hard to get recruited from sophomore tape as an offensive lineman because you are not really close to the body type or athleticism/strength you will be when you're done with high school. Junior year will be important for the guys with FBS potential, while Senior tape, which we are two years away from, will be the key for some FCS prospects and levels below that. Pretty much all of these prospects need to work on something, and even the guys near the top of the list have 1-2 things they need to work on, whether it is their body or techniques/skills that will be necessary to succeed at the next level. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Top Prospect</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='735899' first='Khalil' last='Cox'] has a size advantage over nearly every prospect that plays the game of football in the Northeast. The 6'9 370 offensive lineman from CBA-Syracuse has made massive strides in improving his body to play at the next level. </p>   <p>Cox is still a raw prospect and learning a lot heading into his Junior season. He is a really big prospect, and on film, he moves better than you would think. Cox has natural strength with his size and can push guys around, but his rank is a projection of where he will be in a couple of years. There is a reason Cox has multiple FBS offers, and it is because he is one of the most physically imposing players in the Northeast, and he has an incredibly high ceiling. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Next Five Prospects</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Martines is the type of OL prospect that often gets recruited early in their career and is long lean frame, he has the ability to add 30+ pounds by the time he graduates high school, putting him close to 300 while maintaining the athleticism you see on tape is one of the more sought after lineman types in D1 recruiting. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Miller, who I was able to see do some work live this summer, is a really strong interior OL prospect who has strong sophomore tape against some really tough DL in the CHSFL. Miller has a strong anchor and showcases consistent hand placement at the point of attack. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Ciancuielli has a really solid amount of Varsity experience, and the St. Anthony's interior offensive lineman plays the most center of any prospect on this list. Ciancuielli does have experience at guard and can bring that versatility to the next level. As a prospect, Ciancuielli shows on film quick feet and the ability to play with good leverage when he has a DT head up. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Dinapoli came into the picture at OT once Iona Prep suffered some injuries at the position, and I was really impressed with his sophomore tape. Dinapoli moves well and effectively pulls from the tackle spot, he looks to have some quality length on tape and is strong at the point of attack. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Lee, out of Kenmore West, is one of the bigger linemen in the state; he has a solid build with a quick lower half. Lee is a really raw prospect who, at times, can play high. His length is an asset in pass pro, and he has the ability to play tackle with his ability to move. Lee flashes the ability to be physical at the point of attack and, at times, has a very strong initial punch. He has solid tape as an underclassman but adds more consistency and the ability to use his hands and play with leverage. Overall, Lee has a super high ceiling and is a prospect any school recruiting Buffalo (Section VI) should know. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Names To Know</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Olson has a body type similar to Martines, and the long, lean, athletic tackle prospects are in right now. The Garden City OT is also a solid wrestler, contributing to his exceptional ability to bend. Olson is a raw prospect when it comes to his hand use and footwork, but he is strong, athletic, and long, and he has three really strong traits to build from. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Wortkoetter, one of the top wrestlers in New York, has a similar skillset to the above Olson but likely translates to the interior at guard at the next level. Wortkoetter will be with St. Francis this season, which should really improve the quality of his film. He is really strong at the point of attack and does an excellent job of controlling and finishing defenders. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Banker, who is one of the only two-way players on this list, is an impactful DT with strong hands and a solid upfield burst, but his best play is on the offensive line, where I think he belongs on the interior at the next level. Banker is one of the better athletes overall on the offensive line in New York; he showcases quick feet on film and the ability to move to the second level. Banker flashes some power and strength and will continue adding weight and strength as an upperclassman. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OL Rankings Table</h2>

This year's offensive line class has some big dudes who had solid sophomore tape, and there are plenty of prospects who have Division 1 potential on this list, with a couple already holding offers. It can be hard to get recruited from sophomore tape as an offensive lineman because you are not really close to the body type or athleticism/strength you will be when you're done with high school. Junior year will be important for the guys with FBS potential, while Senior tape, which we are two years away from, will be the key for some FCS prospects and levels below that. Pretty much all of these prospects need to work on something, and even the guys near the top of the list have 1-2 things they need to work on, whether it is their body or techniques/skills that will be necessary to succeed at the next level.