Top 10 offensive tackles in the final On300 rankings

On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class. This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games.

Below are the top 10 offensive tackles in the final 2024 On300 rankings.

1. Josiah Thompson – South Carolina signee

On300 Ranking: No. 16
Scouting Summary: “Josiah Thompson is a physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect with plus length and reactive movement skills. Measured in at around 6-foot-6, 275 pounds prior to his junior season. Has plus length and a big frame to continue adding weight. A twitchy mover for the position. Flexible athlete who plays low and with good pad level. Gets underneath the pads of opposing defensive linemen. Generates a push as a run blocker. Has some of the better reactive quickness among offensive tackles in the 2024 cycle. Will need to develop his pass set technique, but has the natural tools to be a top pass protector, likely as a left tackle. Has a developmental frame, but may need time in the weight room to add strength and mass. A high-upside prospect who projects as one of the top offensive tackles in the cycle pending further development.”

2. Guerby Lambert – Notre Dame signee

On300 Ranking: No. 18
Scouting Summary: “Guerby Lambert is a toolsy offensive tackle with a high-end combination of size and movement skills. Measured at around 6-foot-6, 290 pounds with a 34-inch arm prior to his senior season. Has worked primarily as a right tackle while playing for one of the better high school programs in Massachusetts. Plays with outstanding bend and flexibility. Has a flat back in his stance and drives off the ball low to create a leverage advantage against smaller defensive linemen. Uses his long arms to control defenders at the point of attack. Shows encouraging reactive quickness in his pass set. Has added functional play strength over the past year, but can continue improving in that regard. Will need to hone his pass blocking technique, but has the movement skills and physical dimensions to be a strong pass protector with coaching and development. Also participates in track with solid throws in the shot put, marked by a personal best toss of 45-9 feet.”

3. Jordan Seaton – Colorado signee

On300 Ranking: No. 22
Scouting Summary: “Jordan Seaton is a polished offensive tackle who is one of the more battle-tested prospects at the position in the 2024 cycle. Measured at over 6-foot-5, 295 pounds prior to his senior season. Has a big frame and plus length for the position with arm length over 34 inches and a verified 10.75-inch hand. Dropped considerable weight as a junior after previously weighing over 330 pounds. Technically sound and well-rounded from a skill perspective. Looks ahead of the curve in pass protection. Flashes good reactive quickness. Understands pass rush plans and works to neutralize rushers. Uses his redirect skills to mirror and quick, strong hands to neutralize at the point of attack.

… Drops his weight and anchors on contact. Also show some physicality and nastiness as a run blocker. Looks to move much better as a junior with the weight loss. Lined up at left tackle for St. John’s College and faced top competition on a weekly basis. Transferred to IMG Academy for his senior season. Does not have positive athletic markers other than film. Can also continue to improve his ankle flexion. Overall polish and experience against top competition makes him one of the more ready to play offensive linemen in the cycle.”

4. Weston Davis – LSU signee

On300 Ranking: No. 23
Scouting Summary: “Weston Davis is a light-footed, flexible offensive tackle with one of the higher developmental upsides among offensive linemen in the 2024 cycle. Measured in at over to 6-foot-5, and north of 280 pounds in the spring prior to his senior year. Has plus length for the position with arms that have measured over 35-inches. Was a basketball-first athlete prior to taking up football in high school. Still relatively new to the game, but has shown considerable upside. Has high-end movement skills.

… Easily works to the second level as a run blocker and has burst and bounce in his movements. Shows budding physicality as a run blocker and works to finish blocks. Has the natural skill set to develop into a gifted pass protector. Will need time to gain strength and mass along with honing his technique. Should benefit from a redshirt year and time in a college strength program. Doubles as a contributor on Beaumont United’s nationally-ranked basketball team.”

5. Kevin Haywood – Wisconsin signee

On300 Ranking: No. 33
Scouting Summary: “Kevin Haywood is a jumbo athlete with the stature and movement skills that point to upside as an offensive tackle prospect. Measured over 6-foot-7 and around 280 pounds prior to his senior season. Touts a 33.5-inch arm and hand size close to 10 inches. Carries his size very well and looks to have substantial room to add mass. Lines up at both offensive tackle spots for his high school in addition to defensive line. Was primarily a defensive lineman earlier in his career. Combination of massive stature and plus movement skills jumps off the screen. Moves like a jumbo tight end.

… A smooth, fluid mover. Shows good reactive quickness as a pass protector. Moves to the second level with relative ease. Shows some functional strength. Plays with a physical edge and works to finish blocks. Also flashes his athleticism and conditioning while doubling as a defensive lineman. Has a high-hipped build and will need to be cognizant to continue improving his pad level. Does not have some of the verified athleticism and multi-sport bona fides of some fellow touted offensive tackle prospects.”

6. Gus Hawkins – Kansas State signee

On300 Ranking: No. 52
Scouting Summary: “Gus Hawkins is a fluid, coordinated offensive tackle with advanced run blocking skills and markers of a high developmental upside. Has a big frame, measuring in at over6-foot-6, 285 pounds as a senior. Owns length with a 6-foot-11 wing-span. Put on considerable weight over his final two years of high school, beginning his career as a tight end and defensive end before growing into an offensive tackle as a junior. Lines up at left tackle. One of the more fluid and flexible tackles in the 2024 cycle. Plays with outstanding leverage and pad level. An easy mover to the second level. Uses his length and core power to get a significant push in the run game. Film took a jump as a senior. Able to make a variety of reach and pull blocks. Coordinated and looks to understand technique. Plays in a run heavy offense and is not asked to pass block often. Will need to develop in that regard, but has the movement skills to be good in pass protection with coaching and improvement. An all-state basketball player as a sophomore, showing fluidity, coordination and light feet.”

7. Brandon Baker – Texas signee

On300 Ranking: No. 58
Scouting Summary: “Brandon Baker is a high-floor offensive tackle who is battle tested against top competition while playing at one of the nation’s top high school programs. Measured in at 6-foot-4.5, 300 pounds as a rising senior. Has good length for the position with a 34-inch arm. Lines up at right tackle for powerhouse program Mater Dei. Technically advanced and proficient as a run blocker. Understands technique, angles and hand placement. Shows developed footwork as a puller when working to the second level. Keeps his feet moving and uses his size and strength to create a push. Further along as a run blocker than pass protector at this stage but has the ability to improve on that front. Has a tendency to lunge at times in pass protection. Not overly flashy from an athletic standpoint and can continue to improve his lower body flexibility. Projects as a steady, safe offensive tackle prospect who could potentially play multiple spots on an offensive line.”

8. Garrett Sexton – Penn State signee

On300 Ranking: No. 76
Scouting Summary: “Garrett Sexton is a developmental offensive tackle prospect with ideal measurables and athleticism that give him one of the higher upsides at the position in the 2024 cycle. Measured in at over 6-foot-6, and north of 260 pounds prior to his senior season. Owns a very large frame with plus length – hands over 10.5 inches and 34.5-inch arms. Added close to 40 pounds between his junior and senior seasons. Began his high school career at quarterback before transitioning to offensive line just weeks before his junior season. Lined up at left tackle as a junior. Moves better than most of his high-touted peers. Shows high-level reactive quickness and explosion when moving to the second level. Has upper body and overall play strength that outpaces his lighter weight.

… Physical and plays with a nasty edge. Tosses around defensive linemen. Plays with natural bend and leverage. Gets underneath defenders and uses his core strength to drive them upward. His substantial length paired with heavy hands shows up at the point of attack. Also plays high school basketball, where he doubles as a rim protector, swatting away shot attempts. Will need to continue learning the intricacies of offensive line technique, given his considerable lack of experience at the position. Will also need time to continue adding strength and mass once in a college program. Has considerable potential for upward trajectory as a prospect given his physical traits and capacity as a quick learner at the position.”

9. Jacob Ponton – Texas Tech signee

On300 Ranking: No. 120
Recruiting Summary: The massive 6-foot-7, 270-pound Jacob Ponton out of Dripping Springs (Texas) committed to the Red Raiders in May over offers from Houston, Texas Tech, Tulsa and a handful of others. He was one of a number of strong early evaluations and commitments for Joey McGuire’s staff in Lubbock. He is one of eight On300 signees for the Red Raiders in the 2024 class.

10. Andrew Sprague – Michigan signee

On300 Ranking: No. 129
Scouting Summary: “Andrew Sprague is a tall, high-cut offensive tackle with light feet and developmental upside. Measured in at 6-foot-8 and around 295 pounds prior to his senior season. Looks to be one of the taller top offensive linemen in the 2024 cycle. Added a good bit of weight during his junior year. Has unverified length, but does not appear to be overly long for the position. A nimble mover. Works to the second level with relative ease as a run blocker. Shows his light feet and reactive quickness with lateral agility as a pass protector. Improved strength and physicality from his sophomore to junior seasons. Will need to continue working on overall functional strength and pad level. Higher-hipped prospect who must be cognizant of his flexibility, but showing signs of better bend and a stronger base. Doubles as a very good high school basketball player, flashing his plus movement skills and overall coordination as a back to the basket big man. Has developmental upside with continued physical and technical progression.”