Top Offensive Linemen
Class of 2027 -- ranked by measurables, physical ceiling, and recruiting validation
The consensus #1 prospect in Colorado with an elite offer sheet (Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, USC) and 1st Team All-State honors as a junior. At 6'5" 305 lbs with elite technique, lateral mobility, and heavy hands, he is a legitimate top-250 national prospect and future Power 4 starter at offensive tackle or guard.
Jackson Roper is a legitimate high-major offensive line prospect with an elite offer sheet and the frame, technique, and athleticism to develop into a starter at any Power 4 program. At 6-5, 305 pounds as a rising senior with room to fill out, his combination of lateral mobility, heavy hands, and drive-blocking ability projects him as a high-ceiling interior offensive lineman with the versatility to play tackle. His 4-star status, #1 Colorado ranking, and the quality of programs recruiting him (Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Texas A&M, USC) confirm he is a legitimate top-250 national prospect.
Four-star composite with 33 offers including Georgia, Oregon, Miami, Washington, and USC — the #1 interior OL in Colorado at 6'4" 295 lbs. His technique, football IQ, and physical maturity project him as a college guard or center who can compete for early playing time at the Power 4 level.
Reis Russell is one of the premier interior offensive line prospects in the 2027 class, ranking #1 in Colorado and carrying a national four-star composite rating. At 6'4" and approximately 290-295 lbs as a rising senior, he has a powerful frame with room to grow into a 310+ pound college guard or center. His film shows a physical, technique-driven blocker who competes in Colorado's highest classification, and his maturity and football IQ -- evident in detailed interviews about coaching schemes and position-specific technique -- project well to the college level.
Featured in a MaxPreps article titled 'Gunner Rivers, Chris Henry Jr. and Gaige Weddle lead list of sons of former NFL players starring in high school football' -- suggests Russell may be the son of a former NFL player, though specific details are behind a paywall and unconfirmed.
A massive 6'5" 300 lb offensive tackle with 9 D1 offers (Oklahoma State, Liberty, Toledo, etc.) and rare athleticism evidenced by his varsity basketball career. Anchored a Pine Creek rushing attack that produced nearly 3,000 yards at 6+ YPC; his frame, movement skills, and multi-sport background give him a very high ceiling.
Jenkins is a massive, nimble offensive tackle with a long frame and rare athleticism for his size — he plays varsity basketball and has been clocked grabbing 13 rebounds in a game at 6'5"+. Scout evaluations praise his ability to climb to the second level, lock down edge rushers with quick feet and strong hands, and pancake defenders in the run game. He anchored a Pine Creek offensive line that produced nearly 3,000 rushing yards at 6+ YPC and earned 5A all-state honorable mention as a junior. With his frame, movement skills, and two-way versatility, Jenkins projects as a high-ceiling offensive tackle with the physical tools to develop into a college starter.
Prototypical offensive tackle frame at 6'6" 305 lbs with 34-inch arms and offers from Syracuse, Kansas State, and Nevada. His transfer to state champion Cherry Creek ensures elite competition exposure as a senior; a clean pass protection sheet before his ankle injury shows the technique is there — health is the key variable.
Liam Chang is a 6'6", 305-pound offensive tackle with prototypical length (34" arms) and a frame that can carry 310+ at the next level. He posted a clean sheet in pass protection during his limited junior action before an ankle injury, and his transfer to 5A state champion Cherry Creek positions him to face elite competition as a senior. His physical ceiling is significant — he's still growing into his frame — and a healthy senior season on film should confirm the tools that his measurables suggest.
1st Team All-State as a junior at 6'4" 295 lbs with Ivy League and FCS offers (Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Cornell, Penn, South Dakota) and verified combine data (5.15 shuttle, 450 squat, 275 bench). Projects as a high-floor interior OL with the size, strength, and football IQ to start at the FCS/Group of 5 level and possibly develop into an FBS contributor.
Capehart is a 6'4", 295-lb junior offensive lineman who earned 1st Team All-State honors in Colorado as a junior and brings verified combine testing, strong weight room numbers (450 squat, 275 bench), and a 3.85 GPA with National Honor Society membership. His film shows excellent hand speed, a strong anchor in pass protection, and the ability to reach second-level blocks in the run game. He projects as an interior offensive lineman at the collegiate level with the frame, strength, and football IQ to develop into a multi-year starter.
Mother: Kelli Capehart (listed on National PID profile). No additional athletic family background found.
Ranked #10 in Colorado's 2027 class with elite strength numbers (505 squat, 315 bench, 540 deadlift) and a Cornell offer at 6'2" 288 lbs. His rugby pedigree, two-way production (28 tkl, 5 TFL, 3 sacks from DT), and verified 5.0 forty give him a high floor as an interior lineman — height verification is the key question for his positional ceiling.
Flynn Latta is a physically mature, two-way interior lineman (C/DT) who brings verified elite strength (505 squat, 315 bench, 540 deadlift) and impressive junior-year defensive production (28 tkl, 5 TFL, 3 sacks) from the DT position. His rugby pedigree (10 years, state champion, All-State) translates to natural leverage, body control, and competitive toughness in the trenches. Combined with a strong academic and leadership profile, he projects as a high-character, high-floor interior lineman whose physical tools and work ethic suggest continued development.
A physically mature 6'2" 290 lb interior OL at 5A Valor Christian with elite strength (530 deadlift, 405 squat, 285 bench, 20 reps at 185) and two years of varsity starting experience. Scout praise for his ability to reach the second level and scheme versatility in zone and power concepts makes him a high-floor guard prospect who needs athletic testing to unlock his offer sheet.
Jacob Gillit is a physically mature, technically sound interior offensive lineman with elite weight room numbers (530 lb deadlift, 405 lb squat, 285 lb bench) and two years of varsity starting experience at 5A Valor Christian. Scout evaluations highlight his ability to reach the second level, maintain pad level in both run and pass blocking, and his scheme versatility in zone and power concepts. At 6'2" 290, he plays with a strong base and high football IQ; his shot put/discus background adds explosive hip power. He projects as a guard at the next level who wins with leverage, strength, and football awareness.
Father is a Denver police officer; mother is a social worker for child protective services. Two grandparents served in the military. No collegiate or professional athletic background found for family members.
A three-year varsity starter at 5A Grandview with an imposing 6'3" 310 lb frame, All-State Honorable Mention, and solid strength numbers (475 squat, 275 bench). His experience at right tackle protecting a lefty QB's blind side and positional versatility (OT/NG) give him a strong resume, though a 5.4 forty and lack of verified camp testing raise questions about his movement skills.
Daniel Buckeye is a physically imposing, experienced offensive lineman who has started on Grandview's varsity since his freshman year in Colorado 5A. At 6'3" and 310 lbs with verified strength numbers (475 squat, 275 bench), he has the functional power and mass to project as an interior offensive lineman at the next level. His frame may be maxing out height-wise, but his ability to play both tackle and nose guard shows positional versatility, and his track & field background is unusual for a player his size. He needs verified athletic testing data to round out the evaluation, but the on-field experience, strength profile, and all-state recognition make him a prospect worth watching closely this senior season.
A 6'3" 270 lb two-way lineman with strong scout praise for his pad level, hand technique, and pull-blocking ability who transferred to state champion Cherry Creek for elite exposure. Despite no current offers, his physical tools and Prep Redzone recognition suggest a breakout senior season could generate significant recruiting interest.
Dominic Petrocco is a physically imposing 6'3", 270-pound two-way lineman (OL/DL) who has drawn attention from Prep Redzone scouts for his leverage, hand technique, and competitive toughness. His transfer to Cherry Creek -- one of Colorado's premier programs -- should provide significant exposure against elite competition and alongside highly-ranked teammates. However, with zero reported D1 offers and no verified athletic testing data, he remains a developmental prospect who needs a breakout junior season at Cherry Creek and camp performances to generate college interest.
Ranked #17 in Colorado's 2027 class at 6'3" 280 lbs with rare positional versatility across all five offensive and defensive line positions plus long snapper at 5A Mullen. Already carries college-ready weight with room to grow; needs verified athletic testing to unlock his projection, but the size, versatility, and competition level are legitimate.
Boomer Herrera is a 6'3", 280-lb two-way lineman at Mullen (CO 5A) who is ranked #17 overall in Colorado's 2027 class by Prep Redzone. He plays every interior and edge position on both sides of the ball (T/G/C on offense, DE/DT/NG on defense) and doubles as a long snapper — a level of positional versatility that speaks to his football IQ and coachability. He already carries college-ready weight with room to grow into his frame, and his junior film against a quality 5A schedule (Valor Christian, Ralston Valley, Regis Jesuit) is available for evaluation. Verified athletic testing would significantly clarify his projection.
A 6'3" 260 lb OL at 4A Broomfield (13-1, state semifinalists) with strong scout praise as a mauler in the run game and quality pass protector who also competes in track & field. Needs film uploaded and athletic testing to generate offers, but the size, competition level, and scouting evaluation suggest a legitimate developmental college lineman.
Gasperini is a 6'3", 260-lb two-way lineman entering his senior year at Broomfield, where he has been a key contributor on a 4A program that went 13-1 and reached the state semifinals. Independent scouting from Prep Redzone highlights his physicality and punch in the run game, quick feet in pass protection, and awareness against line stunts. As a multi-sport athlete who also competes in track & field, he brings translatable athleticism to the position and still has projection left in his frame heading into his final high school season.
Ranked #60 in Colorado's 2027 class, this 6'2" 240 lb two-way guard/DE at Rampart has started since his sophomore year and shows a high motor on both sides. Needs to add 20-30 lbs and get to camps for verified testing, but his early varsity experience and Prep Redzone recognition put him on the developmental radar.
Caedmon Warner is a 6'2", 240-lb two-way lineman (guard/DE) at Rampart who has started on varsity since his sophomore year. He is ranked #60 in Colorado's 2027 class by Prep Redzone and plays with a high motor on defense, posting 30 career tackles and 1.5 sacks through 14 varsity games. His frame and playing style project best as an interior offensive lineman or defensive end at the college level, and verified camp testing would help define his athletic ceiling heading into his senior season.
A 6'3" 255 lb OL/DL at 5A state champion Columbine who is actively gaining weight (listed between 250-260 across sources) and competes in track & field. The combination of size, high-level competition, and continued physical development makes him a developmental interior lineman worth monitoring as he fills out his frame.
An elite producer with 73 tackles, 22 TFL, and 13 sacks as a junior — 2nd in sacks among Colorado's 2027 class — with verified combine numbers (5.58 forty, 5.12 shuttle at 262 lbs) and a camp evaluation of 4/5 stars. At 6'1" 262 lbs he's undersized for OL but profiles as a penetrating interior DL; listed here as a two-way lineman whose OL projection is limited by height.
Barrios-Pablo is a productive, physically mature interior defensive lineman at 6'1" 262 lbs who dominated his junior season with 73 tackles, 22 TFL, and 13 sacks as a two-way starter. He wins with an explosive first step, active hands, and a relentless motor that allows him to live in opposing backfields. His verified combine numbers (5.58 forty, 5.12 shuttle at 262 lbs) confirm functional quickness, and his three-year varsity starter resume combined with strong academics (AP coursework, Honor Roll) and multi-sport athleticism give him a high floor as a prospect with room to continue developing.
A high-upside 6'5" frame with elite production (40 tkl, 13 TFL, 2.5 sacks in 10 games) at 5A Pine Creek who is only 205 lbs as a junior — needs 40-60 lbs to project as a college lineman on either side. The length, disruption rate, and development trajectory are tantalizing; if he fills out to 250+ with maintained athleticism, he could be one of the biggest risers in the 2027 class.
Mason Stephenson is a high-upside 6'5" defensive lineman with a long, projectable frame who produced at a high level as a junior in Colorado 5A, posting 40 tackles, 13 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and 6 hurries in 10 games. His 13 TFL demonstrate elite backfield penetration ability, and his sophomore-to-junior leap shows an accelerating development curve. At 205 lbs he is still very much growing into his frame, and his ceiling will be determined by how he fills out physically and how he tests athletically -- but the length, production, and motor are all there for a legitimate developmental defensive end prospect.
A 6'4" 220 lb DE/TE with a long frame, elite strength (455 squat, 455 deadlift, 245 clean), and explosive junior production (8 sacks, 9 TFL) who also wrestles at 215 lbs. Needs 20-30 lbs to project at DE but has the frame, power base, and motor to develop into a college edge player — the 2A competition level is the main concern.
Brooks Ragan is a 6'4" 220 lb rising senior DE/TE out of Basalt (CO 2A) who exploded as a junior with 8 sacks, 9 TFL, and 49 total tackles -- a massive leap from 1 sack as a sophomore. His verified weight room numbers (455 squat, 455 deadlift, 245 bench, 245 clean) demonstrate an elite power base for his age, and his long frame has significant room to add mass. He's a high-motor, two-way lineman who impacts games as both a pass rusher and on special teams, and his best football is clearly ahead of him.
A productive 6'1" 265 lb interior lineman who posted 78 tackles (8.7/game) and 7 TFL in just 9 games at the 2A level, earning All-State Honorable Mention and Lineman of the League honors. His motor and production are exceptional for a down lineman, though the 2A competition level and 6'1" height limit his projection; best fit is as a nose guard or interior DL at a smaller college program.
Connor Anthes is a productive, high-motor interior defensive lineman who posted 78 tackles and 7 TFL in just 9 games as a junior at the 2A level -- an 8.7 tackles-per-game clip that is exceptional for a down lineman. At 6'1" 265 lbs, he plays with the density, pad level, and effort to stack and shed blocks against the run, and his 140 career tackles through three varsity seasons demonstrate durability and consistency. He projects as a nose tackle or interior DL at the next level, and verified athletic testing data would help further define his ceiling.
At 6'3" 240 lbs with 76 tackles, 10 TFL, and 3 sacks as a sophomore plus 44 career pancake blocks on offense, Knezel has the size, production, and two-way dominance to develop into a college lineman. The 8-man competition level is a significant hurdle, but his frame, motor, and 4.0 GPA make him a legitimate developmental prospect who needs camp exposure against bigger athletes.
Connor Knezel is a 6'3" 240-lb two-way lineman who posted 76 tackles, 10 TFL, and 3 sacks as a sophomore defensive end while also recording 21 pancake blocks on offense. He carries a 4.0 GPA and has been a varsity starter since his freshman year. His size, motor, and production project him as a developmental defensive end or edge player at the next level, though verified athletic testing would help confirm his speed and explosiveness ceiling.
A three-year varsity starting center at 260 lbs with wrestling background and interior line experience since his freshman year. The critical missing piece is verified height — if he measures 6'1"+ he has a legitimate path as a developmental college interior lineman; without that data point and any athletic testing, projection is difficult but the experience and toughness are real.
Gunnar Juarez is a durable, experienced offensive lineman who has started at center for Timnath since his freshman year and also contributes as a defensive tackle in their 3A program. At 260 lbs as a junior with wrestling background, he brings legitimate two-sport toughness and the leverage skills that translate to interior line play. His frame projection will depend on verified height, which is the most critical missing piece -- if he measures in the 6'1"+ range, he has the build and experience to develop into a college interior lineman.
Scout praise from Prep Redzone highlights his hand technique, leverage, and ability to move in space at 6'1" 245 lbs, with a 4.19 GPA adding academic value. Needs verified height (listed 5'11" to 6'1" across sources) and athletic testing to define his ceiling; projects as a potential small-college interior lineman with his senior year as a critical evaluation window.
Hayden Buckingham is a compact, powerful two-way lineman who earns praise from evaluators for his hand technique, leverage, and ability to move in space at 245 pounds. He plays LT, DT, and long snapper for Basalt, demonstrating versatility and football IQ across multiple roles. His 4.19 GPA, extensive leadership roles, and strong character make him a high-floor prospect who projects as an interior offensive lineman or defensive tackle at the college level, with his senior season offering an opportunity to further validate his physical tools against quality competition.
A 6'0" 230 lb two-way interior lineman with verified combine data (4.71 shuttle, 5.18 forty), strong weight room numbers (225 bench, 365 squat, 405 deadlift), and All-Fort Collins OL honors. The short-area quickness is impressive, but his 6'0" frame may be maxed for growth as a college interior lineman; best projection is as a high-motor NAIA/D3 lineman or developmental D2 prospect.
AJ Chwialkowski is a 6'0", 230-lb two-way interior lineman (DT/Guard) with verified strength numbers (405 deadlift, 365 squat, 225 bench) and a 4.71 shuttle that shows quality short-area quickness for his size. Scout evaluations praise his block-shedding ability, low pad level, hand placement, and relentless motor on the defensive side, while his All-Fort Collins OL selection as a junior confirms he's a legitimate two-way contributor. With one more high school season to add weight, refine his pass-rush repertoire, and continue developing, he projects as a physical, high-motor interior lineman with the tools to contribute at the next level.
A 6'3" 205 lb two-way guard/DT on the Prep Redzone 2027 Watch List with a long, projectable frame that could carry 260-280+ lbs with a college S&C program. He's extremely raw at his current weight but the height, frame, and early varsity reps at competitive Mead make him a legitimate developmental watch — his senior year weight gain and athletic testing will determine his trajectory.
Showed a dramatic sophomore-to-junior leap with 36 tackles, 5 TFL, and 2 sacks on defense plus scout praise for his pad level and pull-blocking ability on offense. At 6'1" 215 lbs he needs to add 35-40+ lbs to project as a college lineman, but the technique, competitive toughness, and development trajectory suggest continued improvement.
Xander Valentin Bradford is a 6'1", 210-215 lb two-way lineman at Centaurus (CO) who took a significant step forward as a junior, posting 36 tackles, 5 TFL, and 2 sacks on defense while starting on the offensive line. Scout evaluations highlight his low pad level, hand strength, pull-blocking ability, and competitive toughness. The key question for Bradford's projection is his frame -- he'll need to add 35-40+ lbs to play on either line at the college level, and verified athletic testing would help define his ceiling as either an undersized DL or a developmental OL prospect.
Elite TFL production (35 career, 13 as a junior) and strong weight room numbers (405 squat, 225 bench) demonstrate a disruptive, powerful interior defender, but at 6'1" 220 lbs he is significantly undersized for a college DL. His three-year varsity starter resume and consistent improvement curve are impressive; projection depends on whether his frame can carry 260+ lbs.
Kason Lopez is a high-motor, undersized interior defensive lineman with elite backfield disruption production -- 35 career TFL and 6.5 sacks through three varsity seasons starting as a freshman. His strength numbers (405 squat, 225 bench) show a strong foundation, and his consistent statistical improvement each year suggests he is still ascending. The key projection question is whether his 6'1" frame can carry the 260-280+ lbs needed to hold up as an interior lineman at the next level, or whether his skillset translates better to a penetrating 3-technique or even an edge role in certain schemes.
A high-motor two-way lineman who more than doubled his tackle production from sophomore to junior year (31 to 66) and earned back-to-back All League 2nd Team honors for a 2A semifinalist. At 5'11" 190 lbs he is significantly undersized for a college lineman; projects as a potential small-college ILB or DL if he can add substantial mass.
Landon Edwards is a two-way lineman (OL/DL) at Elizabeth who has shown a strong developmental trajectory, more than doubling his tackle production from sophomore to junior year (31 to 66 total tackles) while adding 6 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in 13 games for a team that reached the 2A state semifinal. At 5'11" 190 lbs, he is undersized for traditional offensive or defensive line at the next level, but his motor, productivity, and two consecutive All League 2nd Team honors suggest he could project as a smaller-school interior DL or potentially transition to linebacker with added weight. With one full season remaining, his physical ceiling and ability to add mass will determine his college trajectory.
A compact, high-motor DE with a significant junior production spike (39 tkl, 7 TFL, 5 sacks) and multi-sport background (wrestling, track) that supports functional athleticism. At 5'10" 205 lbs he's undersized for a college DE but his 3.9 GPA and competitive toughness could fit at the D3/NAIA level as an OLB or rush specialist.
Jonah Hernandez is a compact, high-motor defensive end who made a significant leap as a junior, posting 39 tackles, 7 TFL, 5 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries in 11 games of Colorado 4A competition. He plays with relentless effort and has three years of varsity experience. His 5'10" / 205 lb frame likely projects him as an outside linebacker or rush specialist at the next level, though his wrestling background and track participation suggest functional strength and athleticism that could support continued physical development. A 3.9 GPA with AP coursework makes him an easy admit.
Led the 1A Western Slope League with 91 tackles (11.4/game) and added 6 sacks — elite production numbers, but at 5'10" 175 lbs on a 0-9 team in 1A football, the competition level and frame present major projection concerns. Best fits at the D3/NAIA level as an undersized linebacker.
Peyton Farris is a high-motor, undersized linebacker who dominates at the Colorado 1A level with elite tackle production (11.4 tackles/game) and surprising pass rush ability (6 sacks). However, his 5'10" 170-175 lb frame, the 0-9 team context, and 1A competition level create significant projection concerns for D1 football. He profiles best as a small-college (D2/D3/NAIA) linebacker prospect who could earn D1 FCS looks if he adds 20+ pounds and performs well at verified camps/combines.
A versatile two-way player (OG/DL/MLB) at Kent Denver who has been on varsity since sophomore year and shows continued physical development (grew from 5'10" 200 to 6'0" 200). The lower classification, lack of recruiting service recognition, and absence of athletic testing data limit his projection, but his multi-position usage suggests football IQ.
A versatile OL/DE/OLB prospect at Denver East who is significantly undersized at 5'11" 193 lbs with no film uploaded to Hudl. The lack of highlights, testing data, and his slight frame make evaluation very difficult; would need substantial physical development to project at any college level.
A multi-sport athlete listed as an OL who at 6'0" 170 lbs is far too light for the position at the next level. His strength numbers are developing (315 squat) and he's still growing, but the 2A competition level and current frame make him a long-term project who would need to add 70+ lbs to play college OL.
A two-way lineman who earned early varsity reps at Montrose, but at 5'10" with no listed weight, his frame presents major D1 limitations. The 39 tackles and 6 TFL show effort, but the dominant team context (56-6 blowouts) and lack of measurable data make projection very difficult.
Shows impressive pound-for-pound lower body strength (385 squat, 405 deadlift at 165 lbs), but at 5'7" 165 lbs he is dramatically undersized for any college OL projection. His rushing stats (2.8 YPC on 30 carries) suggest he may be used in unconventional ways, but the physical limitations are too significant.
Listed as an OL prospect but profiles much more naturally as a CB/WR/RB at 5'11" 165 lbs with All-State Honorable Mention on defense (60 tkl, 1 INT). He is a quality skill player but has no projection as a college offensive lineman given his frame and skill set.