Top 6 OL in Franklin/Nash/Wilson County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're wrapping up our county deep dives on offensive positions by evaluating the best offensive linemen in Franklin/Nash/Wilson County. Unlike most of the other positions, there aren't a lot of statistical leaderboards for the big guys up front. We create this list the old-fashioned way: deep dives into the film, breaking down the best players in the county purely based on their abilities and what they put on tape. Here are the top six offensive linemen in Franklin/Nash/Wilson County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Offensive Linemen in Franklin/Nash/Wilson County</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's Note: The ranked offensive linemen are listed in order from first to sixth. Other names are in no particular order. Rankings reflect a combination of 2025 production and predicted 2026 impact. That means this is <span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span> a ranking of college potential, but of current high school impact.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Other Franklin/Nash/Wilson County Deep Dives:</em><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/03/franklin-nash-wilson-county-qb-deep-dive/">QBs</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/03/top-7-rbs-in-franklin-nash-wilson-county/">RBs</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/03/top-6-wrs-in-franklin-nash-wilson-county/">WRs</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/03/deep-dive-top-10-tes-in-rdu/">RDU TEs</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608329"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b1a93b2f9c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If Riggle were a couple of inches taller and 30 pounds heavier, he'd be one of the most popular true centers on the recruiting trail. But while his size may limit his bigger college options, it hasn't seemed to slow him down at the high school level. The multi-year starter is as reliable as they come in the center of the offensive line, and his veteran leadership opens Franklinton's playbook and gives them options. I watched not only his tape, but his teammates' tapes, and I don't think I saw him come close to losing a rep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1612258"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b1a93b2fa3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryant moves remarkably well for a 6'4" tackle, and it allows Hunt to be diverse in the running game. He's asked to reach on blocks most high school tackles can't get to. It also allows Hunt to run counter whenever it wants, as Bryant is scary when pulling around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865972"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b1a93b2faab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins' inclusion this high on this list is especially impressive given his age. We saw him last summer at a PRZ Showcase and were impressed. But there's only so much we could glean from a camp setting. Once the games started, it was obvious that he now only belonged at the varsity level, but could star there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1723065"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b1a93b2fb03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As Franklinton's left tackle, Lynch was tasked with not only keeping his quarterback upright, but also down blocking, pulling, and blocking in space. He did all of that well, despite limited reach at the tackle position. He moves well for his size and helps anchor a strong unit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1993558"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b1a93b2fb51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just a freshman, Hubbard is massive. But, he's not just a high-upside prospect. Hubbard won varsity offensive lineman of the year as a starting guard and can play center as well. He's fairly strong for his age, and as his body matures, he'll gain more functional strength. He didn't allow a sack in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720073"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69b1a93b2fbce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This area of the state is loaded at the center position, and Watkins is one of the best. He's added about 15 pounds of muscle in the last six months, and it showed on film. Watkins stays balanced and rarely overcommits, which helps him generate push in the running game and keep guys in front of him as a pass blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This is the time of year when we have the most time to dive into film, re-evaluate prospects, and change our minds about players. Send your film on Twitter/X (<a href="https://x.com/whelms21">@whelms21</a>), so I can evaluate you.&nbsp;Deep Dives continue over the coming weeks before our spring rankings update.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->