City Rankings: Charlotte Offensive Linemen (1-6)
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After an extended sabbatical, I’ve returned to continue our Charlotte City Rankings. We’ll jump right in with Part 2 of our offensive linemen rankings — the top six in the area at a deep and unique position group. 6. Austin…
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Continue ReadingAfter an extended sabbatical, I’ve returned to continue our Charlotte City Rankings. We’ll jump right in with Part 2 of our offensive linemen rankings — the top six in the area at a deep and unique position group.
6. Austin Pronk Austin Pronk 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Weddington | 2021 State NC , 6’5 285, Weddington
A high-IQ lineman, Pronk wins with a good combination of speed and power and is athletic enough to get to the second level in the running game. A Davidson commit, Pronk is excellent in the classroom. He’s an all-around solid offensive lineman, so while he plays right tackle at Weddington, he could move to another position up front in college.
5. Korion Sharpe Korion Sharpe 6'4" | 315 lbs | OL Rocky River | 2021 State NC , 6’4 315, Rocky River
Sharpe is one of the biggest offensive linemen on our list and lives up to his size with the way he plays. He can play guard or tackle, but we like the way he pulls and think he could be a great guard at the next level. He currently holds offers from a number of FBS schools and has enough athleticism to start at that level.
4. Nathan Linkous Nathan Linkous 6'5" | 295 lbs | OL Stuart W. Cramer | 2021 State NC , 6’4 295, Stuart W. Cramer
Linkous is one of our favorite offensive linemen in the state due to his combination of power and athleticism. He has a frame that could hold more weight at the next level. He has a lot of upside as a tackle in college and already displays a very polished approach to pass blocking. We see Linkous as an FBS offensive tackle.
3. Nick Sharpe Nick Sharpe 6'3" | 310 lbs | OL Hunter Huss | 2021 NC , 6’3 310, Hunter Huss
Sharpe is a strong two-way player for Hunter Huss. A Wake Forest commit, he excels in the running game and frequently blows opposing players off the ball. He likely projects as a guard at the next level, though he’s primarily a tackle in high school and has immense potential at either position.
2. Cade Goldman Cade Goldman 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL Hickory Ridge | 2022 State NC , 6’4 270, Hickory Ridge
Just a junior, Goldman has some of the best upside of any offensive lineman in the state, evidenced by his multiple Power Five offers. Goldman has time to grow into his frame and already displays a good amount of potential. He’s been focused on adding weight this offseason in anticipation of a spring season.
1. Michael Gonzalez Michael Gonzalez 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Sun Valley | 2021 NC , 6’4 280, Sun Valley
Gonzalez isn’t the biggest offensive lineman you’ll ever see, but he’s one of the best in the state. He excels both as a pass blocker and a run blocker and that versatility appeals to colleges. He’s a Louisville commit and there’s a chance we could see him suit up as a starter for the Cardinals sooner rather than later.