2027 Offensive Linemen With the Most To Prove This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five senior offensive linemen definitely have the talent to play at the next level, but the 2026 season will be crucial for them to prove to college coaches that they have what it takes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2231258"],"_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-6a7208855331a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2231258' first='Aron' last='Jacome Valenzuela'] has decent size and excellent athleticism for an offensive guard, which makes him incredibly effective as a puller on counter/power plays. He shows good footwork as a skip-puller and is great at hitting his landmarks. Valenzuela is also adequate in pass pro, being able to mirror defenders and consistently keeps a wide base at the point of contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He just needs to make sure that he continues to add strength and mass, as it's easy to see that he can get pushed around sometimes if he doesn't explode out of his stance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If Valenzuela puts together another great season as a senior in 2026, he could rake in some legitimate offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601618"],"_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-6a7208855345e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1601618' first='Damion' last='Parham']'s name has been popping up quite a bit in recruiting circles since he performed pretty well at PRZVA's<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/damion-parham/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepredzone.com/player/damion-parham/"> Exposure Series event </a>back in May. Parham has pretty good size at 6'1", 275 lbs., and he should be one of STAB's better offensive linemen in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has enough size to warrant interest as a center at the college level, most likely at the D2/D3 ranks, but he's improved each season, especially in pass protection. He has strong hands, excellent core strength, and can pull/hit as well as anyone in the state as a run blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parham should definitely begin to see some higher-level offers come in this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1213857"],"_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-6a72088553572"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1213857' first='Nolan' last='McIntyre'] is finally starting to garner the type of attention that he deserves from college coaches, as he recently received offers from Dartmouth, Penn, and Davidson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has top-notch size and pretty good athleticism, which has caught the eye of higher-level college coaches over the past month or so. McIntyre is excellent in pass protection, and has been getting better and better as a run-blocker since his sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's incredibly easy to see why the 6'6", 315-pound offensive tackle with a 3.5 GPA is beginning to rise up the recruiting boards. If he's able to put together the type of senior year that he's expected to, then everyone might be hearing [player_tooltip player_id='1213857' first='Nolan' last='McIntyre']'s name quite a bit in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1801661"],"_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-6a72088553686"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1801661' first='Ryan' last='Held'] is a feisty run-blocker with a nasty attitude, and it's obvious by how many defenders he drives into the ground each play. He has an excellent motor for an interior offensive lineman, which helps him continually drive defenders downfield until the whistle blows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a decent pass blocker but he sometimes plays too high, allowing defenders to get under his pads and drive him backwards before he can recover. As long as he works on keeping his center of gravity low and continues to dominate in the run game, Held could be seeing his recruiting interest spike as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2265069,"_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-6a72088553793"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2265069' first='Brody' last='Voth'] is on the smaller side at around 5'11", 210 lbs., but that hasn't stopped him from being an effective blocker at an incredibly successful high school program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It also sounds like he's officially moving to center as a senior, and he should excel there as he's an incredibly cerebral player and is an unusually good run-blocker for his size. He has great leg-drive and core strength that allows him to displace bigger defenders at the point of attack in multiple run schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has great hand placement in pass protection which allows him to create somewhat of a leverage advantage inside as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Voth is a very intriguing player heading into 2026, and he's someone who could easily see some more D3 offers roll in as a senior. He also plays lacrosse for Blue Ridge School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->