1) Oklahoma OT Phil Loadholt, Sr. OG Duke Robinson, Sr. OC Jon Cooper, Sr. OG Brandon Walker, Sr. OT Trent Williams, Jr. Not only are the Sooners getting their starting O-Line back, almost every member is now a Senior. Loadholt and Robinson are locks to get drafted, while Cooper, Walker and Williams have a serious shot as well. The Sooners are and have been stacked at the RB position for a while. When you couple that fact with the talent of their Line, scary things are possible. They should run the ball for over 2,500 yards this year. They also have very good bulk on the left side. Expect them to wear many fronts down with sheer size and brute strength. The pass protection is mighty good as well. Bradford was only Sacked 14 times last season. Now that he has another year of experience under his belt, he'll be that much better at stepping up into the pocket and avoiding pressure. As a whole, any Offensive Sooner behind the line of scrimmage should feel very safe this year. 2) Penn State OT Gerald Cadogan, Sr. OG Rich Ohrnberger, Sr. OC A.Q. Shipley, Sr. OG Stefen Wisniewski, So. OT Dennis Landolt, Jr. There isn't a big name in the bunch. But the group has some solid experience and is tough as nails. Shipley may have the best shot at making it at the next level, but Cadogan and Wisniewski aren't far behind. All eyes will be on Evan Royster this fall. He looked very good last year, gaining 513 yards on just 82 carries. Kinlaw and Scott graduated, so he'll have the RB spotlight to himself behind a familiar O-Line. Kinlaw and Royster totaled more than 2,00 ground yards, so this team can open up holes. While they may not make the loudest roar, the will have a good ground attack. Morelli was ambushed 20 times last season. Not bad considering he has just over 400 passing attempts. Penn State has some very good talent at WR, so the ball will be thrown. While the O-Line is better in run support, their new QB shouldn't see the turf too often. 3) Wisconsin OT Gabe Carimi, So. OG Andy Kemp, Sr. OC John Moffitt, So. OG Kraig Urbik, Sr. OT Eric Vandenheuvel Sr. While Kraig Urbik is recognized by many as the Badgers' best O-Lineman, don't tell that to Carimi, Kemp, or Vandenhuevel. The fact is that any of the aforementioned could earn that distinction by the end of the season. And, each could eventually be playing on Sundays. Moffitt has to do more to prove himself, but is taking shaping too. They don't have one superstar, but all are pretty darn good. Hill should get the rock around 250 times this season. And, he'll run right and left. Both sides of the line has maulers at the OG spot that can move a pile. And, each is complimented by a great OT. Expect Hill to be able to challenge for the Big Ten rushing crown this year. Donovan was Sacked 32 times last season against 333 passing attempts. With Evridge at the QB spot in 2008, that number may go down. The Big Ten has some good D-Lineman though, so it won't be an easy task to accomplish. 4) Ohio State OT Alex Boone, Sr. OG Steve Rehring, Sr. OC Jim Cordle, Jr. OG Ben Person, Sr. OT Bryant Browning, So. From Center to Left Tackle, this as complete of an O-Line as one could want. Boone has the makings and potential to be a great LT, while Rehring is an absolute beast at LG. While Cordle doesn't get much press, he'll show his colors this season. With all of 2008 and 2009 ahead of him, he could be as good as Doug Datish was. This team will run the ball down the throat of many defenses. Wells is probably the best RB in the nation, and will be used appropriately. This O-Line expects as much, and will pave the way. 1,500 yards is within Wells' reach behind this crew. Boeckman will have time to chuck the ball. The only question with this group will be at Right Tackle. If Browning can be helped along by the others, there should be no issues up front. This should especially be the case now that Boeckman has had a chance to shake off the jitters. Boeckman was only Sacked 18 time last season. That ain't shabby when you look at the Defensive studs the Big Ten had last year. 5) LSU OT Ciron Black, Jr. OG Herman Johnson, Sr. OC Brett Helms, Sr. OG Lyle Hitt, Jr. OT Joseph Barksdale, So. Most folks have Black, Johnson, and Helms on their Top 10 List of players by position. And, each comes with NFL potential. By the end of the year, that could be said of Hitt as well. This team can run to the left all day long. Black is very good and can provide some pop, while Johnson is a huge mauler operating next to a nice technician in Helms. While the SEC is a nasty playground, no team should let their QB get sacked 30 times unless they pass the ball 50+ times a game. The O-Line needs to do better in this arena, especially with a new QB in the driver's seat. 6) Tennessee OT Chris Scott, Jr. OG Anthony Parker, Sr. OC Josh McNeil, Jr. OG Jacques McClendon, Jr. OT Ramon Foster, Sr. Parker and Foster should both hear their names called in the 2009 draft, as will Scott and McNeil the year to follow. Don't count out McClendon either, as big things are expected from him. The Volunteer O-Line only gave up 4 Sacks in the 2007 season. The only major loss is Arron Sears, who failed to get drafted. To be fair, he should have though...the guy was a stud. At any event, this squad will keep Crompton upright. He doesn't have Ainge's experience in the pocket, so he will take some Sacks when he shouldn't. While the Sack total will go up, this Line is great. Also look for the running game to be in full swing this year. After notching 145 rushing yards a game last season, expect that number to be just as good if not better. Foster is a great RB with nice size and speed. They also have other horses in the stable that can run. This O-Line will provide plenty of holes for whoever is carrying the rock. This is a group of maulers that will push a lot of fronts around. 7) Texas Tech OT Rylan Reed, Sr. OG Louis Vasquez, Sr. OC Stephen Hamby, Jr. OG Brandon Carter, Jr. OT Marlon Winn Jr. Here's the most underrated O-Line in the nation. There may not be a stronger Tackle/Guard combo in football next to Reed and Vasquez. There combined max bench is north of 1,000lbs. No, Texas Tech does not run the ball all that much. That doesn't mean that they couldn't. Aside from the Center, each lineman is well into the 300+lb. range. They also come with a lot of power. Harrell threw the rock over 700 times last season, and was only Sacked 16 times. Reed allowed just 1 Sack, while Vasquez surrendered none. Had Reed not gotten injured, Harrell may have not even gone down 10 times. Reed and Winn are both solid OTs, and Carter and Vasquez are huge guys who are hard to get around. Each is over 330lbs. 8) Florida OT Phil Trautwein, Sr. OG Jim Tartt, Sr. OC Maurkice Pouncey, So. OG Mike Pouncey, So. OT Marcus Gilbert, So. The group doesn't get much recognition as a whole, but it's more than steady. And, there is some good depth beyond the starters. Gilbert will have to fight to get the starting nod. In fact, Jason Watkins or Carl Johnson may take his spot before long. Trautwein and Tartt will continue to provide lanes for Tebow, while Maurkice Pouncey looked as good as any Freshman O-Lineman in the nation last year. Not only will Tebow light it up again, but a few new names will do some stuff as well. Tebow was only Sacked 13 times last season, and he and his O-Line should be improved with experienced gained. He'll have time to hit some of the great receiving options he's been blessed with. 9) Georgia OT Trinton Sturdivant, So OG Vince Vance, Jr. OC Chris Davis, So. OG Clint Boling, So. OT Kiante Tripp, So. This group is young, but extremely talented. While there all just Sophomores, Sturdivant, Davis, and Boling all flashed pro potential last season as Freshmen. Here's a tip...The Bulldogs are going to run the ball in 2008. With Moreno and King in the backfield who wouldn't. However, they have the studs up front that can and will make it happen. This team is a lot more mature than their age should allow them to be. Running the ball will be job one, but throwing the ball will be essential as well. Stafford only saw the ground 15 times last season. Now with even more playing time under their belts, this line should do just as good of a job at protecting their QB. 10) BYU OT Dallas Reynolds, Sr. OG Ray Feinga, Sr. OC Tom Sorensen, Jr. OG Travis Bright, Sr. OT David Oswald, Sr. Reynolds and Feinga are both NFL prospects. BYU can move the ball on virtually anyone. While they have great talent at the skill positions, this O-Line makes things work. Expect for BYU to have one of the most gaudy Offenses this year. Others to watch... Oklahoma State is returning a solid O-Line that has a couple of pro prospects. While Savage was great at RB, Hunter had an even better yard per carry average. This O-Line will allow the Offense to put points on the board. Texas is chalked full of talent at every spot. While they're young in some spots, they can perform. McCoy should not take as many Sacks this year. The real question will be how the run game does without Charles. Arkansas will take a hit in their run game due to the loss of D-Mac and Jones. It won't be because of a lacking O-Line. Luigs is one of the best Centers in the nation, and Petrus is a solid OG. The have some young players filing in at other spots, but are capable of getting the task done. Alabama has one of the best OTs and Centers in the nation between Smith and Caldwell. The rest of the O-Line isn't too shabby either. Grant will be able to get yards on the ground, and John Parker Wilson may see his most productive season yet.