Rundown
The offensive line is the heartbeat and foundation of any football team. Despite their irrefutable significance, the men in the trenches can go long periods without being acknowledged let alone highlighted. While there has definitely been a conscious effort to improve general knowledge of the position group, there’s still plenty of work to do bridging the gap. I believe that starts with just learning who the best offensive lineman are, then leaning into to watching those specific offensive lineman in game.
With college football season so close, I figured there’s no better time than now to give you the trench warriors I believe to best very best in nation. I know most of us are also heavily invested in the NFL and draft positioning, however this is not a draft ranking. This is not a big board. These are just the players up front that are the best at their craft at this juncture. Be sure to keep an eye out for these frontline stalwarts throughout the 2023 college football season and then into draft season as well.
2023 Offensive Lineman Rankings:
1. Olu Fashanu (Penn State) LT:
6’6 319 pounds. Physically gifted, fluid, and balanced technician that excels in pass protection. Arguably the best OL two years running.
If your NFL team needs an OT, the Ohio State-Penn State tape is appointment viewing.
LT Olu Fashanu (6-6, 320) is ridiculously talented for only 19 years old. One of the best NFL prospects in CFB.
✅Initial quickness
✅Body control
✅Play strength pic.twitter.com/Jl275cBb7C— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) October 31, 2022
2. Sedrick Van Pran (Georgia) C:
6’4 310 pounds. Exceptional footwork, hand + hat placement, and effort. Prototype build and play style.
watch 63.
the best interior offensive lineman in the country two years running. pic.twitter.com/8hU9sQ5azY
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) July 31, 2023
3. J.C Latham (Alabama) RT:
6’6 355 pounds. Massive build, elite athleticism, and great hand placement in pass protection. Great run blocker.
not a one time deal w/ him either. he goes back to that bag. repeated behavior. pic.twitter.com/DNWXPjKGlf
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) July 28, 2023
4. Cooper Beebe (Kansas State) OG:
6’4 335 pounds. Road grader in every sense of the word. Best run blocker in college football. Rock solid in pass protection.
cooper beebe LG (#50). just a DAWG.
passes off the twist. keeps the post foot high. stays square. picks up the looper & FINISHES. pass pro is not passive. pic.twitter.com/JV3rIkZJKj
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) August 8, 2023
5. Amarius Mims (Georgia) RT:
6’7 330 pounds. Tremendous athlete, great frame, & long arms.
Georgia OT Amarius Mims
Light feet, velcro-like hands, and A+ strength levels. Plays with so much poise despite only having two career starts. pic.twitter.com/3b2G6ZMNOL
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) July 26, 2023
6. Joe Alt (Notre Dame) LT:
6’8 322 pounds. Well rounded technician. Good position blocker in the run game. Savvy setter.
Notre Dame’s All-American LT Joe Alt works the block with Mitchell Evans and comes off to get the linebacker to spring Audric Estimé. Nothing spectacular but quality football you expect from Alt. pic.twitter.com/bs4FKTUcrX
— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) August 27, 2023
7. Duke Clemens (UCLA) C:
6’4 300 pounds. Best pound for pound athlete in the country. Great second level blocker in the run game. Capable of all solo blocks. High effort.
#UCLA C Duke Clemens (#62).
Bumps the 3T getting the knockdown then climbs & reaches the backer. Springs another huge run. Athleticism. Footwork. Effort.
So impressive. pic.twitter.com/FoUNPtZhRO
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) August 29, 2023
8. Graham Barton (Duke) LT:
6’5 314 pounds. Athletic technician with a mean streak.
Graham Barton (LT #62)…you have my attention pic.twitter.com/FphTxUrO4l
— JP Acosta (Pug Dederson Stan Acct) (@acosta32_jp) August 30, 2023
9. Zak Zinter (Michigan) OG:
6’6 322 pounds. Dependable in every facet. Well rounded technician. Great frame.
zak zinter RG (#65) w/ a teach tape punch, redirect, & mirror rep. 6’6 325 pound technician w/ ample athleticism. OG1 for me heading into the season.
reminds me a bit of david decastro coming out of stanford. pic.twitter.com/HtrgH0PC9z
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) August 14, 2023
10 (tie). Kelvin Banks Jr (Texas) LT & Tyler Booker (Alabama) OG:
Banks 6’4 324 pounds. Exceptional athlete. Booker 6’5 352. Mean run blocker.
kelvin banks jr LT (#78) 6’4 325 ATHLETE. on full display here getting out in space & finishing. look at the effort too. pops back up & starts celebrating.
can’t teach athleticism, effort, or nastiness. he has all three. pic.twitter.com/XjT8O0R54H
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) August 10, 2023
excited to see tyler booker RG (#52) full time this season. perfect 1 on 1 rep against a very good player 4th rd pick colby wooden.
beautiful set, inside stab, & finish. pic.twitter.com/9j59znT15H
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) August 15, 2023
Other Notable Offensive Lineman:
Bake Fisher (Notre Dame) RT
Kingsley Suamataia (BYU) RT
Will Campbell (LSU) LT
Tate Ratledge (Georgia) OG
Seth McLaughlin (Alabama) C
Donovan Jackson (Ohio State) OG