1. Patterson, Jarrett
Notre Dame 6047 307
Four year starter from Laguna Hills, CA. Third team All-ACC in 2020 when the Fighting Irish joined conference play. Showing more versatility in 2022 as he lines up at left guard and continues to play at a high level. Plays with a wide, sturdy, and active base. Productive initial steps that turn him into position with an accurate initial strike. Heavy hands and consistent knee bend will give him leverage advantages with a lot of initial wins. Handles the bull rush on an island naturally. Shows the occasional lack of speed to three techniques and linebackers in space. Overall athletic ability may limit his scheme-fits.
2. Schmitz, John Michael
Minnesota 6034 315
Four year starter from Flossmoor, IL. Second team All-Big Ten in 2021. A general of the line, a true leader both physically and intellectually. Dependable brain inside paired with a wide, sturdy frame that gets movement off the ball. Has overwhelming power when everything is lined up. Mechanically sound when it comes to the hand-work. Wrestling background shows as he understands angles and hidden opportunities one can have within engagement. Does not always reach the lateral points fast enough and has a hard time re-directing his weight on the move.
3. Forsyth, Alex
Oregon 6036 313
Three year starter from West Linn, OR. Leader of the line both on and off the field. Shot caller that has the reputation of portraying a coach pre-snap. Intelligent forecaster and decision maker. Shows the sudden hands post-snap that carry some heavy weights to them. Keeps the feet active and head on a swivel. Rarely caught out of position and seamlessly picks up and hands off the stunts/twists. Absorbs contact well and immediately fights for the inside hand position. Does not have enough range to portray a weapon in zone-heavy schemes.
4. Stromberg, Ricky
Arkansas 6034 314
Four year starter from Tulsa, OK. Second team All-SEC in 2021. Has seen extensive time at all three interior positions. A power gap-blocker that gets consistent movement off the bal with a top heavy frame. Violent punch and an effective forward lean while he stays attached. Does not always make it look pretty but shows consistent levels of high production. Can screw himself into the ground against the bull rush and prevent pocket from shrinking. A steady pass protector against traditional interior linemen but will struggle against quicker rushers that play low to ground. Needs to get his feet off the ground quicker.
5. Avila, Steve
TCU 6034 339
Three year starter from Arlington, TX. Big time versatility as he has seen action at every position other than left tackle. Has the frame for multiple spots and the brain for the middle of the line. Power-blocker with an explosive get off that will combine for movement off the snap. Re-directs well in the passing game and shows ability to recover if he is initially beat. Plays wide and strong. Hands are heavy and sticky. Needs better secondary movement, as he has a tendency to screw himself into the ground too soon.
6. Downing, Trevor
Iowa State 6033 300
7. Wypler, Luke
Ohio State 6030 300
8. Oluwatimi, Olusegun
Michigan 6030 310
9. Scruggs, Juice
Penn State 6025 314
10. Jurgens, Michael
Wake Forest 6044 296
11. Haynesworth, Sincere
Tulane 6010 285
12. Staats, Rusty
Western Kentucky 6036 302
13. Uluave, Alama
San Diego State 6015 306
14. Gibson, Grant
North Carolina State 6011 311
15. Samac, Nick
Michigan State 6030 300
16. Anderson, Spencer
Maryland 6046 322
16. Gerace, Michael
Maine 6036 314
17. Cindric, Matthew
California 6033 294
*Denotes Underclassman