Crest overall has a good offensive line, but I like Nick the most for a couple of reasons. One is his championship experience; he was a big part of the offensive success the Chargers had last season, and I’d expect him to be a leader for these guys in a major way this season. The second reason is his versatility – Nick has the talent and ability to play all three positions up front if necessary for Crest. He’s a college-level talent with his size and strength, and it will only be a matter of time before he has some options to select from to play football on the next level.

I recently named Nick to the 704 Junior Bowl team because of his natural talent to play both sides of the offensive line and the center position. But Nick also has some excellent size at 6’5 and 295 pounds. He also moves very well, playing tackle at that size and excelling in both pass protection and run blocking at a high level. I’m happy for Nick because he’s starting to see some college interest come his way from multiple football programs. Nick recently visited Furman and Davidson per his Twitter profile, and with his reported 4.69 GPA, I’d expect a number of schools to continue to come calling going into his senior year.

With the size Nick has, you could say you see him as a tackle on the next level, but versatility is a major plus for offensive linemen, and he did a great job as a center for the 5A state champions this past season. There are some snaps with him at tackle in his highlights, though, and he looks natural in either role. Nick shows his athleticism well, getting out into space in the screen game and making nice blocks in space against smaller defenders. His snaps are consistent, and he does a good job in both run blocking and pass protection, showing excellent technique in both areas.

Amidst Crest’s explosive offense and talented skill players, it was easy to lose sight of Albright in the big picture, but on a down-to-down basis, few players made as big an impact as the rising senior. He’s massive and can play tackle, but he thrived as a center this season, showing no issue with snaps and anchoring the middle of a talented offensive line.

Nick Albright Nick Albright 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Crest | 2027 State NC – OL, Shelby – 6’4″, 270+ lbs

Nick Albright Nick Albright 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Crest | 2027 State NC is a big, smooth athlete anchoring the offensive line for Shelby. He moves with a rare fluidity for his size, with hands and feet that work in sync more often than not. In the run game, Albright flashes impressive burst off the ball, showing the ability to get to the second level and finish blocks. In pass protection, he displays patience and awareness, staying composed even when initially beaten. His ability to recover and counter pass rush moves sets him apart. Albright brings a balanced skill set with both power and poise—traits that project well at the next level.

Albright has plenty of room on his frame to continue to add good weight, but he’s already shown good strength for Crest while playing both center and right tackle. I think his best upside is on the inside, especially in a class lacking a bunch of true centers, and if he can continue to work on his balance and footwork, he’ll continue to move up the rankings.