USA TODAY High School Sports is heading to the trenches for a look at one of the most exciting groups in football: the offensive lineman. While the skilled positions get most of the spotlight, the O-lineman are often the true stars of the show, the backbone of a team’s offense and overall dominance. Need proof?Best porn XXX. Just look at the NFL, where over 20% of the draft picks are either interior linemen or offensive tackles, making them the second-most drafted position group over the past decade (trailing only defensive linemen. That type of prowess carries its weight at the high school level, too, where having a superior offensive line can oftentimes quickly transform a game into a blowout. And these top-tier pillars of the trenches can make that scenario a reality. Here are the offensive linemen from the class of 2025 we’re keeping an eye on this season… Kicking off the list is an absolute beast out of Calvary Baptist in Louisiana. At 6-foot-5, 300 pounds, Devin Harper has been a coveted lineman on the recruiting trail, with LSU winning out on the 4-star tackle. His strength and impressive quickness create a barrage of pancake blocks and pulls that flatten the defender. BREAKING: 4 -Star Devin Harper OL, 6-5 300 lbs, Shreveport, La. From Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist) has committed to #LSU. pic.twitter.com/RTLtjhpDEd — AYS Sports (@AYSSPORTS) January 31, 2024 The Virginia Beach standout is a massive talent who can handle the guard and tackle position at a high level. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound prospect has been on the radar of top college programs, too, with South Carolina currency in the prediction lead over powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia, as well as Virginia and Penn State. Under Armour All-American Jaylen Gilchrist doing his thing 🧱 @7_5ive Dude is TOUGH 💪 #UANext pic.twitter.com/aJqy8Endy0 — Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) May 19, 2024 Rogers is an absolute unit, standing at nearly 6-foot-7 and weighing 311 pounds. His game film is full of spectacular pancake blocks that demonstrate his power, and while there are still a ton of developmental aspects to unravel, his frame and athleticism have top programs like Oklahoma, LSU, and Florida State on the scouting push. Nice rep from 2025 4⭐️ OL Lamont Rogers (@TheLamontRogers) at @UANextFootball camp today in DFW. pic.twitter.com/fNRukWtDeq — Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) March 10, 2024 The second Texas high school standout on the list, Haywood is an absolute force on the offensive line. Quick movement off the ball and tormenting size (6-foot-5, 285 pounds) that will only progress and mature. The Friday night lights in the Lone Star State always provide plenty of star power, and while the o-line might be an overlooked spot, Haywood is certainly one to keep an eye on. 5-star OT Ty Haywood with a great rep. No. 16 prospect in the Rivals250. pic.twitter.com/uWOpCNfW26 — Marshall Levenson (@MarshallRivals) April 23, 2024 Petty already has a ton of eyes watching him this summer, with the coveted OT taking official visits to some of the college powers. He is a high school wrestling standout as well, and his overall athletic talent on the Georgia gridiron has been turning heads — and has scouts seeing him as a legit NFL draft candidate in a few years. Another great day in the #WarRoom working with 5🌟 All-American @J_petty77 focusing on run game and staying “Sticky”. @RecruitGeorgia @ChadSimmons_ @RivalsFriedman @RivalsWoody @Bdrumm_Rivals @JeremyO_Johnson @RyanWrightRNG @On3Recruits @Rivals @On3Keith pic.twitter.com/7Jp57eO5M9 — Velocity Football Academy™ (@Velocity_FB) May 26, 2024 Michigan? Auburn? Missouri? Babalola, the top-rated OT in Kansas, is another talent with plenty of program saying for his service at the next level. For one more high school season, though, we’ll watch Babalola demonstrate why scouts have him as a 5-star recruit. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ @AndrewBabalola4 has been blessed with such length and I can’t wait to see him in action this fall. Still zeroing in on his technique, the 2025 BVNW tackle is going to be a massive problem once it all comes together. So much upside. pic.twitter.com/VhdBDhvaIr — Ryan Wallace (@GPCwallace) August 5, 2023 Perennial Super 25 contender Bishop Gorman has one of the best linemen in the game in Douglas Utu. Another talented athlete who can fill the guard spots (as quickly and effectively) as tackle, Itu has been on the radar of multiple Power Five schools, including Michigan, Alabama, and Nebraska. Bishop Gorman OT Douglas Utu can MOVE for 6’5” 300lbs 💨 Big time prospect #Future50@UANextFootball | #UANext pic.twitter.com/lkyp85FJBQ — Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) June 24, 2023 The Gaels go back to back as we turn the O-line spotlight on Seuseu Alofaituli. Like his teammate, he’s gotten the attention of Alabama, while also picking up recruiting looks from Miami (Fla.), Texas A&M and Oregon. Las Vegas (Nev) Bishop Gorman OL Seuseu Alofaituli is arguably the top center prospect in the country, will be four-year starter for the Gaels https://t.co/f9jSnYXCLQ pic.twitter.com/obYd6Ykk3N — Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) March 21, 2024 Fasusi is perhaps one of the best all-around athletes on this list. The 6-foot-5 talent’s participation in other sports, like track and even soccer, has helped create the 5-star beast that has schools like Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M taking notice. Quick hands and quick feet from 5⭐️OT Michael Fasusi pic.twitter.com/1PfYBqsmWk — Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) March 10, 2024 There was no way to make a legitimate decision on the final two on this list, so we split them at the top spot accordingly. First up is Solomon Thomas, the Florida State commit who has been one of the more intriguing interior guys to watch. He’s got all the makings of a future NFL prospect—a talent noticed by SEC powers like Alabama, Florida and LSU—and is a must-watch highlight reel heading into his final high school season.  4⭐️ FSU commit Solomon Thomas with this mean rep in 1on1s.@SolomonThomas2x | @Osceola_Rivals | @JohnGarcia_Jr | @KiddRyno_Rivals pic.twitter.com/t8jGzJLF6D — Rivals (@Rivals) February 11, 2024 David Sanders Jr. is about as close to an all-encompassing O-line scouting cliche as you’ll get in the class of 2025. He’s that good—tangibles and skill set for the win! At 6-foot-6, he’s got the size and strength to pulverize opponents on the run block while adjusting quite well in a sub-300-pound frame to dominate the pass blocking. Recruiting-wise, it’s basically every team, with top hits including Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, and Alabama. Which college program is going to land 5⭐️ OT David Sanders Jr (@DavidLSandersJr) out of @PDS_ChargersFB? Sanders is the top player in the 2025 college football recruiting class who is yet to commit 👀 pic.twitter.com/NOmOj2q3fT — College Football Network (@CFN365) June 4, 2024

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