ESPN ranks SEC's OLs

[rolinb1]

Individual Rankings;

1. OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Sr., Texas A&M: The recent string of left tackles in College Station has been nothing short of remarkable. Luke Joeckel and Jake Matthews each were selected in the top 10 of the NFL draft the past two years, and there’s a strong possibility that Ogbuehi will make it 3 for 3. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound senior played right tackle last fall, but he’s expected to move over and replace Matthews at left tackle this season.

2. OT La'el Collins, Sr., LSU: The Tigers had nine players drafted last month, more than any team in college football, but it could’ve easily have been 10 had Collins opted to leave school early. He was projected to go as high as the second round. Instead, he will return for his senior season, try to improve his draft stock and anchor LSU’s offensive line.

3. OT Laremy Tunsil, So., Ole Miss: The Rebels’ 2013 recruiting class was full of five-star prospects, but none played better than Tunsil last season. He appeared in 12 games, making nine starts at left tackle. He allowed just one sack all year. He was a second team All-SEC selection, a member of the SEC All-Freshman team, and the coaches expect him to only get better as a sophomore.

4. C Reese Dismukes, Sr., Auburn: In a league full of standout centers, Dismukes tops the list. He wasn’t the most talented player on Auburn’s offensive line last season, but you can make the argument that he was the most important during the Tigers' run to the BCS title game. He’s started every game in the past three years, and he’s looking to end his career on a high note.

5. OG A.J. Cann, Sr., South Carolina: The 37 career starts made by Dismukes over the past three seasons is impressive, but Cann has him beaten. The South Carolina senior has made 38 straight starts at left guard since taking over as a redshirt freshman in 2011, and after serving as the captain in 2013, he’ll again be counted on for his leadership this fall.

6. C Ryan Kelly, Jr., Alabama: The transition from All-American Barrett Jones to Kelly shouldn't have been a simple one, but the fact that it occurred without a hiccup is a testament to Kelly's ability not just athletically, but intellectually. Injuries, however, caused him to miss four games last season. Now recovered, he has every shot to to win the Rimington Trophy.

7. OT Corey Robinson, Sr., South Carolina: At 6-foot-8 and 348 pounds, it’s hard to miss Robinson when you watch the Gamecocks play. He has the size that makes everybody, NFL scouts included, take notice. The former defensive tackle has found a home at left tackle and will be in charge of protecting Dylan Thompson’s blind side this fall.

8. C Evan Boehm, Jr., Missouri: What can’t Boehm do? As a true freshman, he started 12 games at left guard, earning freshman All-American honors. He moved to center last season and led an offensive line that paved the way for a stellar Tigers rushing attack. The junior could probably play tackle if he wanted, but he’ll stay at center, where he could have a big season.

9. OG Vadal Alexander, OG, LSU: If going against Collins at left tackle weren't intimidating enough, imagine seeing the 6-foot-6, 342-pound Alexander lining up right next to him on every play. The two of them can open a hole big enough for a truck to run through, and it should be plenty big enough for five-star freshman Leonard Fournette.

10. OT Chaz Green, Sr., Florida: The other nine offensive linemen on this list all played last season, but Green is the wild card of the group. He missed the entire season after tearing his labrum during fall camp. He has all the talent -- he started in 10 games in 2012 and was a freshman All-American in 2011 -- but how will he bounce back?

[Thenardier]

No Chad Slade? Booo.

[rolinb1]

Originally Posted by Thenardier

No Chad Slade? Booo.

No, but there is Reese Dismukes on the list..

[BeatBamaTwice]

Here's hoping Shell feels slighted not making the SEC top 10 and plays with a chip on his shoulder, a huge one.

[Cocked & Locked]

Originally Posted by GarnetSwarm1990

I hope this is sarcasm on your part. If not, where is your high opinion of your team coming from? Remember going 3-9 2 years ago? Just because Malzahn's offense is so hard to stop doesn't actually mean your team is that great. Ya'll lucked out of 3 losses last year.

Totally agree - Auburn was not that great of a football team. Lucky yes, good yes but far from great!!!

Alabama and UGA brain farted those games away. Still can't understand why Bama just stood there and watched the guy run it back and then even worse was the Dawgs tipping the ball to the WR for a TD instead slapping it down. Hell even in peewee ball your taught to knock the ball down on final game Hail Mary's.

Oops- I forgot that Jawja doesn't have the smartest kids on the block just the one's with the longest police records.

Auburn was extremely lucky last year and had the ball bounce their way to many times and had too many freaky things happen at the very end of the games to allow Auburn to win. That won't happen again this year.

[qcgamecock]

Originally Posted by Cocked & Locked

Totally agree - Auburn was not that great of a football team. Lucky yes, good yes but far from great!!!

Alabama and UGA brain farted those games away. Still can't understand why Bama just stood there and watched the guy run it back and then even worse was the Dawgs tipping the ball to the WR for a TD instead slapping it down. Hell even in peewee ball your taught to knock the ball down on final game Hail Mary's.

Oops- I forgot that Jawja doesn't have the smartest kids on the block just the one's with the longest police records.

Auburn was extremely lucky last year and had the ball bounce their way to many times and had too many freaky things happen at the very end of the games to allow Auburn to win. That won't happen again this year.

Its not like we tipped a ball to a WR to lose a game or....I don't care who you are you have to have some luck to win consistently at any sport and as a great mind once said "Great ones make their own luck...." The same reason we get no respect on the DL and everyone says we will have a huge drop in talent on our DL is the same reason aubum gets no respect at OL, they lost top talent to the NFL or as some have said one in a million talent.

[ReadR00ster]

Shell is better than Robinson in my opinion. Just as good as Cann as well in my view.

[Thenardier]

Originally Posted by Cocked & Locked

Totally agree - Auburn was not that great of a football team. Lucky yes, good yes but far from great!!!

Alabama and UGA brain farted those games away. Still can't understand why Bama just stood there and watched the guy run it back and then even worse was the Dawgs tipping the ball to the WR for a TD instead slapping it down. Hell even in peewee ball your taught to knock the ball down on final game Hail Mary's.

Oops- I forgot that Jawja doesn't have the smartest kids on the block just the one's with the longest police records.

Auburn was extremely lucky last year and had the ball bounce their way to many times and had too many freaky things happen at the very end of the games to allow Auburn to win. That won't happen again this year.

Lol, Auburn nearly brain-farted UGA away.

444 rush yards against Tennessee, 323 rush yards against UGA, 298 against Bama, 545 against Missouri. Yeah, sounds like a cruddy team.

[2000grad]

Originally Posted by Thenardier

Lol, Auburn nearly brain-farted UGA away.

444 rush yards against Tennessee, 323 rush yards against UGA, 298 against Bama, 545 against Missouri. Yeah, sounds like a cruddy team.

Wow...so you're right up there with ga tech and navy. Cool story bro

[TAFC 5 1981]

Having the best OL never hurts.

[Rebel4ever]

Gah if only they could go a whole season without giving up a sack like Miami did in 2001 then we could win every game. Dylan will shred defenses if they give him the time to survey the field. Could be scary good!

[Thenardier]

Originally Posted by 2000grad

Wow...so you're right up there with ga tech and navy. Cool story bro

Don't think those two made it to the National Championship game.

[2000grad]

Originally Posted by Thenardier

Don't think those two made it to the National Championship game.

Ga tech and navy own a national title and they did it without being a 7 time violator. Like i said, you don't know much about football

[JoeMorrisonLives]

Originally Posted by uscGRAD04

I agree.

And this is where statistics will fool you.

According to Phil Steele's blog, we are 8th in the SEC and 78th nationally in "% of Yards Returning" with only 58.61% returning.

Production returning with in the SEC:
1. Arkansas - 84.10%
2. Miss St. - 80.01%
3. Auburn - 78.89%
4. Tennessee - 75.41%
5. Ole Miss - 69.85%
6. Kentucky - 61.86%
7. Florida - 58.75%
8. South Carolina - 58.61%
9. Alabama - 57.75%
10. Georgia - 48.64%
11. Missouri - 34.40%
12. Vanderbilt - 32.46%
13. A&M - 24.00%
14. LSU - 18.04%


When you first hear that stat you're like "oh crap" but IMO, I would rather have inexperience at the skill positions than the OLine


http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/2014.../DBJune12.html

Just FYI, Clemson is #121 w/ 26.84%

WIthout a doubt, replacing 2 OL means growing pains with how hard it is to get the right combo and have 'em all gel, UT is replacing all 5 starters. THat'll be woeful, I'd rather a guy get open eventually then one get open right away when the QB is already flat on his back, combine that with a QB with bad arm strength, and you have Chris Smelley completing more passes to Clemson TIgers than Carolina Gamecocks.

[JoeMorrisonLives]

Originally Posted by Ericvol2096

Well we had a good line last year and weren't there in skill talent.

We sucked then too!

If y'all had a better QB, that O woulda/shoulda been scary. Also, what happened with your OL, they returned with everyone and took a step back, was the OL coach the only competent assistant Dooley had or what? He had those boys playing like they shoulda been in the League. I wouldn't sweat it too much, this season won't be Tennessee's best, but in a couple of years, y'all will make it crowded at the top in the East. I'm sorry though, y'all ain't finishing third in the SEC, I'll be floored if y'all make fourth. To tough of a schedule and to much inexperience in the trenches.

[fridayserv]

The sleeper is D J Park at 6.6 324, 4 star redshirt freshmen. He will be starting after the 2nd game for Mike at right guard. Here is the line Robinson 6'8 340, Cann 6'4 315, Cody 6;4 315, park 6'4 324, shell 6'6 330.

[CoverTwo]

Originally Posted by fridayserv

The sleeper is D J Park at 6.6 324, 4 star redshirt freshmen. He will be starting after the 2nd game for Mike at right guard. Here is the line Robinson 6'8 340, Cann 6'4 315, Cody 6;4 315, park 6'4 324, shell 6'6 330.

I'm assuming you think Mike gets hurt again? Otherwise, not going to happen.

[B-G]

Why are people disrespecting Auburn?
They won the SEC last year.

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

I'm assuming you think Mike gets hurt again? Otherwise, not going to happen.

Isn't Matulis a Tackle though? Are you saying he or Robinson is going to move to Guard?

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by Thenardier

Lol, Auburn nearly brain-farted UGA away.

444 rush yards against Tennessee, 323 rush yards against UGA, 298 against Bama, 545 against Missouri. Yeah, sounds like a cruddy team.

Tre Mason was a resonsible for a lot that though. I guess it will depend on how well they replace him.