By Luke Brumm
The last part of the offense that we are going to cover is the offensive line. Let’s see who’ll lead the way in the trenches in 2024. We’re going to do this one a little different – we are going to go position by position.
LT – Will Campbell – LSU
Will Campbell might be the best overall lineman in America. The 6’6″, 320-lb. tackle will be a junior this upcoming season and is already turning scouts’ heads for the 2025 draft. Campbell is strong and has quick feet for his size. I expect another stellar season from him, and don’t be surprised if he is a top ten pick in the draft next year. Also don’t be surprised if LSU easily has the best offensive line in the country in 2024.
LG – Garrett Dellinger – LSU
Yes, LSU has two players on this list. Like I just said, they might have the best o-line in the country. Garrett Dellinger is another beast the Tigers have up front. He is also 6’6″, but sits about 50 lbs. lighter than Campbell at 277 lbs. He also has great feet and he was even on the basketball team in high school, so you know he has the athleticism. He will be a senior this year and is definitely another Tiger to keep an eye out for come draft time.
C – Marcus Tate – Clemson
Marcus Tate has played multiple positions on Clemson’s offensive line and looks to be their starting center for the 2024 season. He will be a senior and has played in 32 games already and started 27 of those. He started in 2021 as a true freshman in their game against Georgia and never looked back. Tate stands 6’5″ and weighs in at 325 lbs. He intelligence and skill are why he has played consistently since his freshman season. The senior from Sunrise, FL will look to protect Cade Klubnik and open holes for Phil Mafah. If he is able to, Clemson could be right back in it and compete for a playoff spot in 2024.
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RG – Tate Ratledge – Georgia
Another team with a very good overall offensive line is the Georgia Bulldogs, and the best of that bunch might just be Tate Ratledge. The 6’6″, 310-lb. guard will be a senior this year and looks to be a first rounder, too, if everything goes according to plan. He is a two-time national champion and will be looking to make it three in four years. He has some help up front with the likes of Xavier Truss and Dylan Fairchild, along with a couple others that could have breakout seasons as well. Other than maybe LSU, Georgia might have the best O-line in college football.
RT – Ajani Cornelius – Oregon
Ajani Cornelius will have the privilege of facing some great Big Ten defenses this season, and I think he is more than capable of handling them. He was a very highly sought-after recruit when he hit the transfer portal after the 2022 season. He was a force to be reckoned with at Rhode Island and kept that same energy last season at Oregon. This year, as a senior, he looks to get even better. The 6’5″, 308-lb. tackle from Harlem, NY is another to watch in the 2025 draft.
