2023 Rankings Risers: OL

<em><strong>Deep dive into the top 2023 offensive lineman climbing the PRZ state rankings. </strong></em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="87470" first="Nathan" last="Pritchard"], Auburn Riverside</strong> Pritchard is a versatile lineman with a well balanced 6’5” 285 lb. frame and good growth potential. Made a huge jump in the rankings with a strong 2021 season while collecting eight D1 offers including Nevada, Colorado State, Utah State, Boise State, and Washington State where he committed in late April. An impressive athlete at this size that shows good natural movement skills and mobility on both sides of the line. A very effective blocker in space that takes smart attack angles to create positional leverage when working to the second level or pulling. He’s strong at the POA using good pad level and leg drive to finish opponents to the ground. Does a great job sustaining and battling through the whistle. A three sport athlete (football/wrestling/baseball) that has a bright future at Washington State. https://twitter.com/Nate_Pritch/status/1517646693994352640?s=20&amp;t=Pk6XUsdUwUeIm2-61djZ4A <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="87413" first="Heath" last="Ozaeta"], Mount Si</strong> Ozaeta established himself as one of the top offensive lineman in the western region throughout his junior year on his way to 19 D1 offers and committing to Oklahoma in late June. At almost 300 lbs. and 6’6” he’s got ideal length and frame to build on. He’s an exceptional athlete for his size with outstanding feet, mobility, and bend. He’s explosive coming out of his stance with a quick first step and good short area burst to close space and engage. He’s got active hands and a powerful initial punch where he gets good extension and is able to control defenders with just his hands and upper body strength. He’s violent at the POA driving through contact but is always well balanced and under control. He’s extremely well coached with strong technique and fundamentals. https://twitter.com/HeathOzaeta/status/1541484920488337409?s=20&amp;t=Pk6XUsdUwUeIm2-61djZ4A <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="333671" first="Ashton" last="Tripp"], Kennewick</strong> At 6’7” 295 lbs. Tripp possesses excellent length with a lean frame to add weight as he continues to develop and mature. He’s a functional athlete that can run and move his feet to get out in front of screens or perimeter plays. He shows good contact balance and lateral mobility to sustain and stay in front of his blocks. Effective hand usage and placement, he does a great job latching on without holding to control defenders and maintain positioning. Raw in some areas, he’s got great upside and potential but would like to see him work on his pad level/leverage which isn’t easy to do at his height. He’s received a lot of D1 interest this off season but committed to Washington State shortly after being offered in late April. https://twitter.com/ashtontripp8/status/1519733550588870663?s=20&amp;t=9jRtqh8CXjwa11nUgEOytg <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155640" first="Tristan" last="Lewis"], Eatonville</strong> Lewis has continued to show great year over year improvement in his all-around skillset. He’s improved his athleticism/mobility while building on his strength in the weight room and developing his technique which has led to two D1 offers this off season from Portland State and Eastern Washington. He flashes good reactionary quickness off the ball allowing him to gain positional leverage and engage his defender. He can isolate and win one on one battles or work well with his line mates to execute a strong combo block. Does a good job walling off /shielding defenders and is powerful at the initial contact point using good forward momentum and natural strength but would like to see him develop as a finisher through contact with more hip explosion and leg drive. He’s got good footwork and the ability to adjust and break down in space to hit a target. Expect a big senior year out of him. https://twitter.com/Tristan_Lewis64/status/1470158318815510529?s=20&amp;t=v5Jr-UAjnw1ScDvTzna20Q <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="333729" first="Pryce" last="Roberts"], Woodinville</strong> Roberts was featured in our Top 2023 Offensive Lineman Without an Offer article in early May then shortly after picked up his initial offer from Portland State. He’s performed well at college camps/showcases this off season and his recruiting stock continues to rise with a recent offer from Lewis and Clark. He’s got the size and length college coaches look for in an OT at 6’5” 275 lbs. He’s strong and powerful in the lower half maintaining a good wide base throughout the block and shows he can anchor down to stop an oncoming rush. Like his hand usage, he’s quick and efficient with them and can reposition/recover when needed. Good footwork in pass protection, he’s balanced and under control with the quickness to kick and slide to maintain positioning. Dad was a former first round draft pick for the Seattle Seahawks. Expect more offers to come his way as a senior. https://twitter.com/pryce_roberts/status/1460813919950295046?s=20&amp;t=CGndWzKfxpdcx7eWDgwZ-Q