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true freshman OL — Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) looks to defend during the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

true freshman OL — Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) looks to defend during the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Top 10 True Freshman OL in 2024

These 10 players were the top true freshman OL in college football in 2024.

February 21, 2025 | 4:00 PM EST

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Asher Hale was one of the better freshman offensive guards in the country this season and he didn't allow a sack all season for the South Alabama Jaguars. He was also great in the running game, helping open up holes for one of the better rushing attacks in the Sun Belt.

Cash Cleveland didn't take his first collegiate snap until mid-October, but once he took over at center he quickly secured the starting job. In the Colorado Buffaloes pass-heavy system, he allowed just one pressure over the last 5.5 games of the year.

Harrison Moore wasn't one of the starting five on the offensive line for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. However, he was the sixth guy on an offense that loved to bring on extra linemen. In 71 pass blocking snaps, he allowed just one pressure. With a bigger sample size, he could have pushed for the title of Freshman Offensive Lineman of the Year.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ran one of the most unique offenses in college football this season, and that's not possible without solid offensive line play. Amare Grayson was a strong pass blocker and flashed in the running game for the Gamecocks' lightning-quick offense.

The North Texas Mean Green had the youngest offensive line in college football and it rarely held them back. Braydon Nelson started every game, six at right guard and six at left tackle, allowing just one sack all season.

Quarterback injuries doomed the North Carolina Tar Heels, but the offensive line did a great job in the running game all season. Freshman guard Aidan Banfield was a huge part of that, helping Omarion Hampton lead the ACC in rushing.

It isn't often that true freshmen left tackles help lead their teams to a National Championship appearance, but that's what's happened with Anthonie Knapp and Notre Dame. Like many young tackles, he's had his share of struggles in pass protection, but Knapp is a mauler in the running game.

Center is one of the toughest positions to play as a younger player, and Tyler Mercer performed admirably on a young offensive line. He allowed just three pressures in almost 400 pass blocking snaps.

Josiah Thompson came to the South Carolina Gamecocks as the highest-rated offensive line recruit in team history. A bit undersized, he earned the starting left tackle role. Despite struggling early, he locked down the position late in the year, allowing just two pressures in his final three games.

As much as people wanted to hate on the Colorado Buffaloes' offensive line, the left tackle position was locked down. Jordan Seaton was probably a bit better than people had hoped the five-star true freshman could be and he's a building block for Deion Sanders' future teams.

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