NY 26 Rankings: Interior Offensive Lineman

You can check out the updated 2026 Rankings <a href="https://prepredzone.com/new-york/rankings/2026-rankings/">HERE</a>   This is a very strong group of interior offensive linemen. I think there are a lot of reasonable comps to some of the top Patriot/Pionee/CAA conference all-conference IOLs. While there are a few different skillsets on this list, one thing these guys all have in common is that they lack the height/length to be ideal prospects at the tackle position. I would not say that these guys cannot play tackle; they just fit the ideal profile of an IOL.   This is also my chance to call out offensive line coaches, who I believe are the most critical position coaches on any staff. I started doing a research project that I will share publicly in the future, but at FBS/FCS levels, coaches who recruit IOL to play IOL and not just offensive tackles that they kick inside when it does not work at tackle are currently producing all-conference IOL at a higher rate than anyone else. Yes, the data is slightly subjective, and the sample size is currently small, but not every lineman you recruit needs to be 6'6 - a lot of these guys are good examples of why.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Top Three</h2>    George plays guard for Whitesboro, and he is my top IOL prospect in the class - he plays the most violent of any lineman in this class which is exactly why he is my top IOL.   He is 6'3 "290 lbs, with a barrel-chested build, headed into his senior year, which puts him right in the size profile of a guard prospect. I thought George was good as a sophomore, but he took a big step forward in how fluid he moved this year—he looks much more grounded and in control while maintaining his violent punch, ability to sustain blocks, and willingness to finish guys.   There are not a ton of pass pro reps on tape, but there are a solid few to work from. His movement skills look better this year, and I feel more confident in his ability to stay square to guys. Working from the interior, George can also be an asset in pass pro when uncovered. If he is a free blocker, he has the power to fire through any DL ribcage and take them out of a play.     Miller fits the guard prototype, and could even project inside to center - his sideline film is some of the best quality film in terms of the variety of blocks you see and how easy it is to track everything he does.   Miller plays with solid bend and understands how to win with leverage; he has a strong initial punch and can either knock guys back at the LOS or use his body to blow guys up as a lead blocker or kicking out defensive ends. I like his ability to anchor in pass pro - he flashes some strength with that punch, and I like his physical build for a guy 6'2, 290ish. There is room for him to get stronger, but he is about as fundamentally sound as you will see a HS offensive lineman be.     As you can see on tape, Dinapoli has a ton of positional versatility. He fits best as an IOL in college, but you see him get reps at OT and G on the left and right sides for Iona Prep, something very few OLs do in high school.   Dinapoli has strong hands; he grips guys on the chest plate well and shows good hand placement on many of his reps on tape. I saw him live this season, and his ability to stay grounded, drive guys, and consistently stay square stood out. His tape+live eval is extremely consistent; the things you see on tape are exactly what you see on his reps live; he is one of the few players who at exceeded my expectations live this season.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Names To Know</h2>    Ciancuielli has multiple years of good tape. He has played Tackle, Guard, and Center for St. Anthony's this year, and based on his positional skills and the last two years of tape, I think Center will be his best position at the next level. However, he offers great versatility and experience.   Ciancuielli is a good athlete. He shows good pop/burst out of his stance, especially at the Center position, and good lateral movement to execute reach blocks or slide in pass pro. He also plays with good pad level. He has quick feet and can move well. Ciancuielli shows a lot of the positional skills you look for consistently on tape.     Cloutier gets good rep Center. You also see him on tape at guard, but there is a lot to like about what he does at both positions.   Cloutier has good bend, and he has a ton of reps on reach blocks that show his quickness out of his stance and overall lateral movement skills. He consistently executes blocks in the run game with good pad level and can win with leverage.   He has solid reps in Pass Pro, a great motor, and always finds work when he doesn't have a guy over him.   I like his tape from Center and think that is his best position, although I could see some OL coaches play him at guard.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expect Big Senior Season From</h2>    If you're an OL coach who likes guys with a wrestling background, Wortkoetter is your guy - he transferred to St. Francis this past year and is one of the top HW wrestlers in the entire state. For St. Francis, he has played some OT, but I project him more at the guard position.   Wortkoetter is raw as blocker - his overall game did take a step forward from his SOPH season at Wilson, but he is continuing to develop the fundamentals, which will be key in his Senior tape - where he excels is his athleticism and natural strength, still learning how to utilize that strength on the football field he is a player where I think the multi-sport prowess really helps. He has the strength, bend, and flexibility to be an elite HW wrestler in the state, with time and reps, unlocking those athletic skills on the football field can make for a really impressive OL prospect.     Nunez definitely benefits from the quality endzone tape that Cornwall Central gets out. Coaches can confidently evaluate the tape. He projects as a guy who can play guard or can even kick into center at the next level.   Nunez is undersized from a weight perspective right now but he has a frame that could eventually end up around the 300 mark - I think he displays some of the best quickness and twitch you will see from an IOL in this class. In Pass Pro, I like his bend and anchor; I also think his quickness stands out here, where he does an excellent job of staying inside on guys.   The skillsets he displays from the guard positions also do align with some things you would like to see from a defensive line prospect, not much tape there but something to consider when evaluating.

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