ACC, SEC schools liking state's top offensive linemen

Eight of these 10 Georgia high school offensive linemen have committed to ACC or SEC schools. The other two - E.J. Price of Archer and Tremayne Anchrum of McEachern - are probably headed that way, also. Here is a closer look at the best blocking specialists in Georgia high school football.

*Tremayne Anchrum, McEachern (6-4, 255) - Anchrum was the only junior offensive lineman to make first-team all-region in 4-AAAAAA. This is the assessment of McEachern offensive coordinator Van Spence: "Tremayne is a dynamic leader and possesses great footwork and technique. Student of the game that possess a very high football IQ." Anchrum, who is uncommitted, is rated the No. 41 senior recruit in Georgia by 247Sports' composite rankings.

*Chris Barnes, Lee County (6-5, 270) - Barnes was the only junior among the five first-team offensive linemen on the all-region team for 1-AAAAAA. He allowed only two sacks as the left tackle on an offense that threw for more than 2,500 yards. Barnes is committed to Georgia. "Very athletic, moves well and can pull extremely effectively," Rivals national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell said. "Gets out in space and can hit moving targets."

*Ben Cleveland, Stephens County (6-7, 320) - Cleveland is rated the No. 7 overall prospect in Georgia and No. 2 offensive lineman. He played more on defense last year because of an injury but could be a two-way force this fall. He is committed to Georgia. "You just don't see guys like him in high school physically," said Chad Simmons, national recruiting director for Scout.com. Added Farrell, "They don't look any better off the bus. ... Built like a brick."

*Jack DeFoor, Calhoun (6-5, 260) - DeFoor, Calhoun's incumbent left tackle, was first-team all-state in Class AAA last season. He teams with Drew McEntyre to give Calhoun perhaps the best tackle-guard combination in the state. DeFoor is committed to Ole Miss.

*Aaron Dowdell, Creekside (6-3, 300) - Subregion A of 6-AAAAA had four future SEC linemen last season. Dowdell, who is committed to Georgia, was the only junior in the group that included Dallas Warmack (Alabama) of Mays and Creekside teammates Marquel Harrell (Auburn) and Venzell Boulware (Tennessee). "My sleeper out of this bunch would be Dowdell," Simmons said. "He is still raw, but he has good feet, he can get to the second level, and as he adds strength, improves technique, and re-shapes his body, he has some real potential."

*Luke Elder, LaGrange (6-5, 285) - Elder is a smart kid (4.25 GPA) who committed to North Carolina in June. Elder could become the first LaGrange offensive lineman to earn first-team all-state recognition since former Purdue standout Jim Niedrach in 1994. Farrell on Elder: "Run-first guard with good size and power, explodes in running game but needs to refine pass protection skills. Stamina an issue, needs to go stronger longer."

*Brodarious Hamm, Spalding (6-5, 320) - Hamm allowed no sacks as a junior on a 6-4 team in 2014 and was named first-team all-subregion in 4-AAAA. He is committed to Auburn. "A kid I really like down the road," Simmons said. "He is a natural bender, he is good in and out of his stance, and he is big - so there is a lot to like. I expect him to redshirt, then in a couple of years, be very good at Auburn."

*Robert Kraeling, Prince Avenue Christian (6-8, 270) - Kraeling was a dominant Class A blocker last season, but his world is beginning to expand as coaches see the size and speed of this Duke commit. "Kraeling is the sleeper on this list to me," Farrell said. "He could be an NFL first-rounder if he fills out and pans out." Prince Avenue head coach Jeff Herron suggested he's trying to get Kraeling to be meaner. "He does not have that dominating personality yet. He's almost too much of a good kid, but that will come with maturity."

*E.J. Price, Archer (6-6, 310) - A transfer from Central Gwinnett, Price is the consensus No. 1 senior tackle prospect in Georgia, just ahead of Cleveland. His leaders reportedly are Georgia, Auburn and Tennessee. "A very athletic lineman who could play tackle or guard in college," said Scout's Simmons. "Reminds me of a Cordy Glenn type who could have success at either position. ... The sky could be the limit."

*Chandler Tuitt, Sandy Creek (6-3, 290) - Sandy Creek has had a first-team all-state offensive lineman each of the past four seasons (and five of the past six). Tuitt, who has committed to Ole Miss, stands a pretty good shot of extending the streak. "Has the athletic ability to be one of the best OL we've ever had,'' Sandy Creek coach Chip Walker said.

Coming Friday: Defensive linemen