As we keep moving through August, a large number of prospects have either committed or have cut their lists down to a handful of teams. In this article, we will be taking a deep dive into what I believe to be the best offensive line classes of the 2024 recruiting cycle so far.
Georgia
It’s no surprise that Georgia is on the list considering how they’ve been recruiting this cycle. They have several top players at nearly every position, but perhaps no group has been better than their offensive line class. Let’s take a look at who they’ve got committed.
Daniel Calhoun, Marietta, GA (Walton)
Daniel Calhoun is the highest-rated offensive line commit in Georgia’s 2024 class, and he is absolutely massive (a trend you’ll notice when talking about UGA’s offensive linemen for this cycle).
Standing in at 6-6.5, 365 pounds, Calhoun is an immovable object with great length, possessing a nearly seven-foot wingspan that makes him an excellent run blocker. The potential for the #96 overall player in the 2024 class (#6 OT) is limitless.
Nyier Daniels, Oradell, NJ (Bergen Catholic)
Another high-ceiling prospect committed to Georgia is Nyier Daniels. He’s a 6-8, 360-pound offensive lineman with the potential to be a bookend tackle at the next level.
The #162 player in the class (#11 OT) displays great technique, using good hand placement as well as playing low with good leverage. He’s another high-ceiling prospect that I could see getting some early run at the next level.
Michael Uini, Copperas Cove, TX
Uini is an athletic offensive line prospect who shows great footwork. The massive 6-7, 335-pounder also plays basketball, which is probably why his footwork is so good for the size. Uini ranks as the #149 player in the class (#9 OT) and mostly plays left tackle. He was a part of Georgia’s summer surge, in which the Dawgs received commitments from fourteen players and counting.
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Marques Easley, Kankakee, IL
The recruitment of Marques Easley was quite interesting to follow. The four-star offensive lineman released a top three that did not include Georgia in it, but, Georgia is where he ended up committed. Many suspect it was done to throw some people off the trail, but nevertheless, it was quite a surprising finish.
The 6-5.5, 335-pounder out of Kankakee, IL is a great prospect who will more than likely play as an offensive tackle at the next level. He’s the #283 player, 22nd OT, and he will bring a lot to the table for the Dawgs.
Marcus Harrison, Hamburg, NY (St. Francis)
Although he is only rated as a three-star prospect, Harrison brings even more size to an already big-bodied offensive line class. He stands in at 6-7.5, 336 pounds, and is another high-ceiling player who could be an absolute mauler at the next level with some development.
It’s a very deep offensive line class for Georgia this year, so it may be a while before he gets on the field. Regardless, I think Harrison is a good addition, and with so many talented players committed, I think Georgia can absolutely afford to take a gamble on a project player here.
Malachi Toliver, Cartersville, GA
Malachi Toliver has a chance to be a hometown hero down the line for Georgia. Much like Harrison, Toliver is ranked lower but has great size for an interior guy with a frame that has room to grow despite already being 6-5.5, 320 pounds.
The local three-star product boosted Cartersville to a 12-2 record, and state semifinals trip. He definitely has some potential, and it’ll be interesting to see how Georgia decides to utilize him.
Michigan
The University of Michigan is putting together one of its best recruiting classes in recent memory. Currently ranked at number six in the nation with twenty-seven commits and a composite score of 266.50, Jim Harbaugh is putting together quite the group, especially up front. Let’s take a look at who the Wolverines have committed on the offensive line.
Andrew Sprague, Kansas City, MO (Rockhurst)
Andrew Sprague is Michigan’s highest-rated offensive line commit and the second-highest commit in the class behind only QB Jadyn Davis. He stands in at 6-8, 290 pounds, and is rated as the #106 player nationally (#7 OT).
Sprague’s a bit raw technique-wise, but the body and potential are definitely there. Sprague has one of the highest ceilings as an offensive tackle in the entire class, and with Sherrone Moore (Michigan’s Offensive Line Coach) training him, I fully believe that he’ll live up to expectations.
Blake Frazier, Austin, TX (Vandergrift)
Blake Frazier was a big win on the recruiting trail for Michigan, to take a top-200 player right out of Texas’s backyard. That’s a big deal, even if he is a Michigan legacy.
He comes in as the #171 player nationally (#13 OT). Although Frazier isn’t quite as big as some of the other guys on this list, he’s still got some good size with plenty of room to grow, standing at 6-5, 260 pounds. The Austin kid has plenty of potential, and I’m excited to see what he can do on the field down the line.
Luke Hamilton, Avon, OH
Another big win on the recruiting trail for the Wolverines comes in four-star interior offensive lineman Luke Hamilton. Anytime you can go into enemy territory and pull out a highly touted player, like #364 in the class and #22 for IOLs, you’re doing something right.
Hamilton stands in at 6-5, 290 pounds, which is a great size for an interior guy. I’m interested to see just how much weight he can put on early in college, and if that’ll push him onto the field quicker.
Jake Guarnera, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Although he’s listed at 6-4, 290 pounds, Jake Guarnera doesn’t have a lot of bad weight on his frame. It translates quite well on the field, as he is fairly quick when moving laterally, and is an effective puller.
He comes in as the #493 player in the class (#31 IOL), sitting as a high three-star. If he puts together a good year, I could see him rise quite a bit and attach the fourth star to his name. Underrated get for the Wolverines.
Ben Roebuck, Lakewood, OH (St. Edward)
Another Ohio kid going north, Ben Roebuck is rated as the #480 player in the class (#33 OT) and is listed at 6-7, 320 pounds. He’s got a good amount of natural strength, but his hand placement and pad level could use some work.
Despite that, Roebuck is a versatile player who has taken snaps on both the interior and the exterior in High School. With his big frame and Michigan’s development, he could develop into a good player that exceeds his star rating.
South Carolina
Shane Beamer has revitalized South Carolina, both on the field and on the recruiting trail. He’s landed the likes of Nyckoles Harbor and Elijah Rushing, as well as some good offensive line talent. He’s doing a great job of recruiting in-state and holds a few key commitments up front this cycle.
The Gamecocks don’t have the quantity of offensive linemen as the schools above, but they have some elite talent coming into their offensive front. Without further adieu, let’s take a quick look at South Carolina’s offensive line commits in the 2024 cycle so far.
Josiah Thompson, Dillon, SC
Josiah Thompson is an absolute monster on the field, and his ranking reflects that. He is rated as the #54 player nationally (#3 OT), and the top player in South Carolina.
Thompson is very physical, and at 6-6, 280 pounds, he has plenty of room to grow still. We could be looking at a future first-round pick if the Gamecocks develop him properly. I really like the way he plays and what he brings to the table for South Carolina.
Kam Pringle, Dorchester, SC (Woodland)
Kam Pringle is another highly touted offensive lineman who hails from South Carolina. He is rated as the #55 player in the class (#4 OT) and is right behind Thompson as the #2 player from the Palmetto State.
For Beamer and company to go out and land the top two players in the state over rival Clemson is a big deal, and it’s a positive sign that the state is turning. I also really like the listed 6’7 length and 338 pounds of physicality that Pringle brings to the table for South Carolina. The Gamecocks have a great foundation for their 2024 class with two high-ceiling bookend tackles.
Blake Franks, Greenville, SC
The trend of homegrown talent along the offensive line continues with three-star prospect Blake Franks. The #480 player in the class (#33 OT) stands in at 6-5, 310 pounds. He was another big win over Clemson on the recruiting trail. He’s already pretty big, but he looks like could add even more weight onto his frame and have a bit of nastiness to him at the next level.
With Pringle and Thompson already committed, I wouldn’t be too shocked if they decide to slide Franks inside, but they could keep him outside for added depth at the tackle position. Either way, I’m excited to see what they choose to do down the line when he’s fully developed.
