South Jersey's Offensive Linemen to Watch for 2025 season

Everything on the football field starts up front with the big fellas.

Here are some of South Jersey's best going into the 2025 season.

We ranked our top 15 offensive linemen. Now, here's your chance to vote for your choice with the poll at the end of the story.

15, Stephen Davidson, Washington Twp., senior. A standout on the field and in the classroom, Davidson earned all-conference honors last season for his work on the offensive line. A three-year starter at left guard, the honors student has logged the most starts on a talented and experienced O-line.

14, Jordan Evans, Rancocas Valley, senior. At 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, Evans provides plenty of stability on the Red Devils’ offensive line. He has a verbal commitment to Bryant.

13, Nate Lelionis, Haddon Heights, senior. A three-year starter at center, the 6-foot-2, 265-pound Lelionis has developed into a bright gem for the Garnets.

12, Isaiah Jackson, Millville, senior. The elder statesman on the Thunderbolts’ O-line, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Jackson is a three-year starter at left guard.

11, Tariq Ransome, Atlantic City, junior. The 6-foot, 290-pound Ransome is a three-year starter at center for the Vikings. His performance on the O-line has helped pave the way for AC to earn 15 wins over last two seasons.

10, Ryan Grimshaw, Delran, senior. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Grimshaw earned an all-conference selection with his work at left tackle. He was a big reason the Bears captured nine wins and helped an offense produce more than 30 points per game.

9, Amir Wright, Glassboro, junior. The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder is a two-year starter at left tackle for the defending state Group 1 champion. He has several Division I offers.

8, Will Crisdon, Camden, senior. The Panthers are huge up front and Crisdon fit the bill with his 6-foot-2, 285-pound frame. One of the top interior lineman in the region, Crisdon is a returning starter at guard.

7, Patrick Degnan, Seneca, senior. At 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, Degnan possesses power and speed to thwart opposing defenders. He’s Villanova bound next year.

6, Cayden Gray, Winslow, senior. After earning the right guard spot as a freshman, Gray hasn’t budged. The 6-foot, 250-pounder provides experience and stability on a talented Eagles’ offensive line.

5, Jayce Grays, Glassboro, senior. He’s been the man in the middle for the Bulldogs, providing stability and production for four years at center. The 6-foot-3, 285-pounder has a verbal commitment to Monmouth.

4, Sal Fife, West Deptford, senior. The 6-foot-1, 285-pound Fife has been a staple in the trenches at center for the Eagles. He’s a preferred walk-on for Syracuse.

3, Roseby “Purgatory” Lubintus, Timber Creek, senior. Saddled with one of the more unusual nicknames, Lubintus has been a steady force on both sides of the Chargers’ lines. At 6-foot-6, 340 pounds, Lubintus has the size and strength to move players around with great force.  He has a verbal commitment to Syracuse.

2. Joseph “JoJo” White, Camden, senior. With size, speed and athleticism, the 6-foot-5, 260-pound White brings the total package to the left tackle spot. He’s given a verbal commitment to Syracuse.

1, Philip Hatfield, Winslow, senior. On one of the most high-powered offenses in the Garden State, Hatfield is in the middle of all the action at his center position. He provides protection for quarterback Jalen Parker and helped open up the holes for the running backs, which produced over 1,600 yards last season.

Others to watch:Donovan Canzano, Cherry Hill East, senior; Will Garoh, Lower Cape May, senior; Evan Hahm, Eastern, senior; Jacob Hand, Pennsville, senior; Anthony Hewitt, Gateway, senior; Urbig Kurtz, Holy Spirit, junior; Nicholas McBall-Jones, Atlantic City, senior; John Mozier, Shawnee, senior; Hunter Mrugalski, Holy Spirit, junior; Ona Pela, Cherry Hill East, senior; Chase Perry, Riverside, senior; Cole Stapleton, Cherry Hill West, senior; Lars Stenger, Camden Catholic, junior; Ian Walker, Burlington Township, senior; Sean Watson, Bishop Eustace, junior.

Tom McGurk is a regional sports reporter for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 30 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him at (856) 486-2420 or email [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @McGurkSports. Help support local journalism with a digital subscription.

This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Offensive linemen to Watch for 2025 season in South Jersey