So, with Simien's massive cherry on top of the '27 Oline commit class, thought it'd be entertaining to rank those players.
1) Albert Simien 6'3 295- a no doubt about it Q Nelson clone at the top of the haul
2) Grayson McKeogh 6'7 298- prototype has all the makings to continue ND's1st rd pick tackle lineage.
3) Oluwasemilore Olubobola 6'6 295- toss up with McKeough- just an embarrassment of riches that one is slotted #3.
4) Sullivan Garvin 6'5 315- my surprise pick, plus size and athleticism at center if Herron doesn't lock it down first.
5) James Halter 6'5 270- in the mold of some high ceiling/ low floor prospects of the past. If he can add his dad's size, he can shoot up this list.
6) Gregory Patrick 6'6 281- high floor kid who cracks the lineup of he adds requisite size. Bonus looks to have grown a couple inches since committing.
7) Tyler Merrill 6'6 330- monster at guard in the midst of reshaping that size. Big Oak's potential is all about if he can become a bit better athlete at that size.
8) Richie Flanigan 6'3 280- likely way too low on this list. Stupid to bet against a Flanigan given their penchant for violence.
9) Ben Nichols 6'5 320- see Tyler Merrill.
10) Charlie Thom 6'7 275- he'll likely either be at the bottom or near the top of this list. 1st rd potential, but a big "if" and a long way to go. Let him bake.
11) Jackson Hill 6'4 300- Nasty player who likely knows the odds in front of him. Perfect guy to take a flyer on given the 2 class group Rudolph has assembled.