Palmetto Football Plus Positional Rankings: Offensive Line

 1. Brandon Shell, Goose Creek               6’7”  300         Committed to South Carolina

My Take: Shell without a doubt is the best offensive linemen from the state of South Carolina in the past two years. Shell has the lineage as well, his great uncle is Raiders legend Art Shell. There is no comparing Brandon Shell’s footwork which is second to none. Shell is quite the player on the hardwood as well which is uncommon for a offensive linemen. Coach Steve Spurrier and Shawn Elliot got a major prize when Shell committed on November 1, 2010. He chose the Gamecocks over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Miami (FL), and Tennessee. He was recruited to South Carolina by Coach Steve Spurrier, Jr. and Coach Shawn Elliot.

2. Stephen Grommer, Spartanburg          6’5”  285         Committed to Maryland

My Take: Stephen Grommer is a very underrated player in the class of 2011. He has a very strong frame that stand to gain a little more muscle. He can play either the guard or tackle positions at the next level. His brother, Josef, is also an offensive tackle at Wofford. Grommer hasn’t spoke publicly about his commitment to Maryland since Ralph Friedgen was terminated at Maryland. Grommer has offers on the table from East Carolina and North Carolina State. 

3. Shaq Anthony, Wren                            6’4”  260         Committed to Clemson

My Take: Shaq Anthony showed very good leadership qualities at Shrine Bowl practices and also during the game. With Clemson’s depth at left tackle Anthony could have a path to seeing some playing time very early. Anthony needs to hit the weight room and gain some more weight if he really wants to be a premier player at the next level. Anthony committed to Clemson on December 13^th, 2009. Anthony also had offers from Georgia and South Carolina.

4. Ryan Norton, Mauldin                           6’4”  275         Committed to Clemson

My take: Norton projects to be a center at the next level. Norton did not have a very good Shrine Bowl, could be due to the weather because his practice snaps were good but he had a few bad snaps with a bad long snap. Norton gets to the next level on blocks and he has great footwork. He was a three year starter at Mauldin High School in South Carolina’s Region II-AAAA, which is one of the hardest regions in the state. Norton committed to Clemson and Coach Andre Powell on May 28^th, 2010. He also had offers from Georgia Tech, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina State, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt. 

5. Jason Rexroad, Myrtle Beach              6’4”  270         Committed to Middle Tennessee

My Take: Rexroad is an outstanding offensive linemen who was a big pickup for Coach Rick Stockstill at Middle Tennessee. Rexroad will need to work on his muscle at the next level. His footwork is excellent as was shown by playing in Myrtle Beach’s wide open spread offense. Rexroad committed to Middle Tennessee on July 28^th, 2010. He also had an offer from Florida International.