Payton Stewart Payton Stewart 6'7" | 270 lbs | OL Kelso | 2024 State WA is the future of offensive line prospects. While the average perception is that offensive lineman need to weigh a lot and pack weight on to their frame, these rankings- as well as College and NFL Draft Rankings in the present and future- will prove otherwise. The goal of offensive line prospects is now usually to drop weight if they’re 300 pounds plus, and you’d show them Stewart as an example of what the next levels look for. Speed kills, even on the offensive line- to use basic science, force equals mass times acceleration. You don’t need to simply add mass to block better, though- building muscle is great but takes consistency over time. The far more effective strategy is to add speed, which is physically strenuous for big bodies, but is worth the pain in gold. Stewart’s 6’7″ frame combined with his skills to move give him an incredibly bright future and he has a very good chance of playing on Sundays after Oregon State.

Stewart has skyrocketed up rankings and recruiting boards this offseason pulling in 10 total D1 offers since December. Boasts an impressive 6’7” 260 lb. frame with good length (81 inch wingspan), weight distribution, and growth potential. He’s an aggressive blocker that is smart with his attack angles and positional leverage while adjusting on the fly to break down and hit a target. Displays a powerful initial punch upon contact with active hands, he extends and is able to control defenders with just his hands and latch on to sustain. Dual sport guy (football/basketball) that contributes to his plus athleticism and footwork to execute different blocks, can reach and get out in front on screens and outside run plays. He’s one of the top OT’s on the west coast with a variety of PAC12 and Mountain West offers and many more on the way.