Top Graded O-Lines for 2016 - RE: Grimes, Kiffin, Canada

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No. 1 LSU 87.1
LSU finished with a strong effort in a 54-point outing against Texas A&M as QB Danny Etling was pressured on only five of his 28 dropbacks and RB Derrius Guice went off for 281 yards and four scores (poor Aggie tackling certainly a factor in that one). The Tigers finish the regular season with one of the nation’s top trios on the interior in center Ethan Pocic (82.6 overall grade, 10th among centers) and guards Josh Boutte (82.0 overall, 12th) and Will Clapp (78.8 overall, 31st). LSU now ranks third in the nation as a run-blocking unit and fifth in pass blocking.

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No. 3 Alabama 85.7
One of the best pass-protecting units in the nation, Alabama has allowed only 52 pressures on 420 dropbacks, good for sixth in the nation in pass-blocking efficiency and third when adjusting for competition. They’re no slouches in the run game where they rank 13th, paving the way for 2,746 yards on non-scrambles. C Bradley Bozeman continues his strong play with an 85.2 overall grade that ranks third in the nation while the tackle pairing features true freshman Jonah Williams (78.8 overall) and Cam Robinson (75.1 overall). This year’s line has outperformed last season’s national championship group as they’ve improved across the board and Bozeman and Williams have stepped in nicely as first-year starters.

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No. 6 Pittsburgh 84.0
A wild shootout saw Pittsburgh defeat Syracuse 76-61 and the offensive line was right in the center of the offensive action. QB Nathan Peterman was pressured only twice on his 23 dropbacks and they ran for 353 yards on 33 carries, good for 10.7 yards per attempt. The pass blocking is no surprise as they’ve only allowed 30 pressures on 345 dropbacks, good for a nation-leading 93.3 pass blocking efficiency and also leading the way when adjusting for competition. They haven’t been as strong in the run game though Saturday’s game certainly helped. RT Brian O’Neill remains the top player at 84.0 overall, good for seventh among the nation’s tackles.

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