Best high school offensive linemen in the nation entering the 2023 football season

Expect these 20 players to get it done in the trenches

Summer is waning and fall is approaching, so it's time to start getting excited for the 2023 high school football season.

Several of the nation's top teams start their season in less than a month, and SBLive Sports is highlighting some of the best players in the nation heading into the fall season.

Over the next few weeks we'll be taking a position-by-position look at some of the best of the best in high school football. We started with the defensive backs, moved on to quarterbacks, athletes and kickers, and now it's the top offensive linemen's turn.

Isendre Ahfua, sr., O’Dea (Washington)

An all-state performer last season, the 6-foot-5, 330-pound Ahfua is a tremendous athlete for his size. The four-star senior is an elite drive blocker whose offers include Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Oregon and USC.

Brandon Baker, sr., Mater Dei (California)

The top offensive line prospect nationally for the class of 2024, Baker is a five-star senior who excels in pass protection and the run game. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound Baker played right tackle during his junior season for Mater Dei, which finished second in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25.

Grant Brix, sr., Logan-Magnolia (Iowa)

Brix is a three-sport athlete who also competes in wrestling and track for Logan-Magnolia. The 6-foot-6, 270-pounder is a four-star recruit who could play either tackle position at the next level.

Devin Brooks, sr., Clackamas (Oregon)

Brooks, a sturdy senior road grader, committed to Oregon in June. The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder will likely play on the interior in college, but Brooks is a dominant tackle at the high school level with his mix of strength and athleticism.

DeAndre Carter, sr., Mater Dei (California)

Playing opposite of Brandon Baker, the 6-foot-5, 335-pound Carter has started at left tackle the past two years for Mater Dei. The four-star senior will likely play guard at the next level, but he has the perfect combination of mobility and strength to excel at tackle.

Cooper Cousins, sr., Erie (Pennsylvania)

A two-time first-team all-state selection, Cousins committed to Penn State way back in January 2022. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder is a physical four-star recruit who could play inside or outside for the Nittany Lions.

Micah DeBose, jr., Vigor (Alabama)

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound DeBose is a five-star junior who committed to Georgia earlier this year. He helped pave the way for Vigor’s run to the Class 4A state championship and a 14-1 overall record last season.

Michael Fasusi, jr., Lewisville (Texas)

Fasusi was voted District 6-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year following his sophomore season with Lewisville. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound phenom is the state of Texas’ top-ranked junior offensive tackle prospect.

Zykie Helton, so., Carrollton (Georgia)

Helton is tasked with blocking for star sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis, one of the top national prospects for the class of 2026. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Helton gave a verbal commitment to Alabama in early July.

Jimothy Lewis, sr., IMG Academy (Florida)

Following a strong sophomore season for Mississippi power Madison-Ridgeland Academy, Lewis transferred to IMG Academy and played right tackle for the Ascenders. The 6-foot-7, 280-pound Mississippi State commit is rated a four-star recruit.

Ian Moore, sr., New Palestine (Indiana)

Moore plays on both sides of the line for New Palestine, but the 6-foot-6, 290-pounder’s future will be on offense. Moore, a four-star Ohio State commit, helped New Palestine finish 12-1 overall last season.

David Sanders, jr., Providence Day (North Carolina)

The No. 1 national recruit in the 247Sports class of 2025 rankings, the 6-foot-7, 260-pound Sanders is a prototypical offensive tackle prospect. He plays on both sides of the line and is also a standout thrower in track and field.

Mason Short, jr., Evans (Georgia)

The 6-foot-6, 290-pound Short could play tackle or guard at the next level. The four-star junior committed to Alabama back in April.

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Andrew Sprague, sr., Rockhurst (Missouri)

Sprague is also a strong basketball player who knows how to use his 6-foot-8, 295-pound frame to his advantage. A four-star senior, Sprague committed to Michigan in April.

Owen Strebig, jr., Catholic Memorial (Wisconsin)

At 6-foot-8 and 295 pounds, Strebig has the frame of a prototypical NFL tackle. The four-star recruit helped lead Catholic Memorial to the Division 4 state championship game as a sophomore.

Solomon Thomas, jr., Raines (Florida)

The reigning Class 2A state champion in the discus with a personal record of 168 feet, 5.75 inches, Thomas is also a five-star football recruit. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle has only played football for three years, but he is one of the most coveted junior prospects in the country.

Josiah Thompson, sr., Dillon (South Carolina)

The 6-foot-7, 280-pound Thompson was born to play offensive tackle. With long arms and excellent feet, the four-star South Carolina commit is a quarterback’s best friend.

Douglas Utu, jr., Bishop Gorman (Nevada)

Utu plays on a star-studded Bishop Gorman offensive line that includes fellow junior four-star recruits Seuseu Alofaituli and Alai Kalaniuvalu. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Utu, who picked up his first scholarship offer as an eighth grader, blocked for a Gaels team that averaged 57.2 points per game last season.

Bennett Warren, sr., Fort Bend Christian Academy (Texas)

The 6-foot-8, 330-pound Warren is a three-sport athlete who also competes in basketball and track for Fort Bend Christian Academy. During his junior football season, he primarily played right tackle for a team that captured the Division II TAPPS championship.

Jason Zandamela, sr., Clearwater Academy International (Florida)

Zandamela grew up playing rugby in Mozambique, but the 6-foot-3, 285-pound athlete quickly took to football after moving to the United States. He is a four-star recruit who committed to USC in June.