Top 35 Returning FCS Offensive Linemen In 2025

As we hit the preview portion of the 2025 FCS offseason, HERO Sports will rank the top returning players by position group.

While what happens on the field and how things finish at the end of the season is what really matters, preseason rankings give fans an idea of which players and teams they should keep an eye on.

Here are the top returning offensive linemen in 2025.

NOTES:

• These rankings are formed by a combination of on-field production, postseason accolades, PFF grades, and the author’s opinion/FCS knowledge (watching games, knowing what system players are in, strength of opponents, etc.).
• FBS-to-FCS transfers will not be included.
• Top Returning FCS Quarterbacks
• Top Returning FCS Linebackers

Best Returning FCS Offensive Linemen

35. Tre Alexander, Rhode Island

34. Vincent Byrd Jr., Norfolk State

33. Luke Petit, Furman

32. Ernesto Nava, UC Davis

31. Josiah Tingley, UT Martin

30. Stryker Rashid, Idaho State

29. Brock Bethea, Rhode Island

28. Alec Ambrosia, Tarleton State (transfer from CCSU)

27. Cam Nolan, Holy Cross

26. Charles Davis, Florida A&M

25. Griffin Empey, North Dakota State

24. Nate Adams, South Dakota State (transfer from SFA)

23. Elias Ripley, Lamar

22. Chandler Kirton, Austin Peay

21. Adrian Hawkins, South Dakota

20. Trevon Humphrey, North Carolina Central

19. Seth Anderson, North Dakota

18. William Bergin, Penn

17. JT Reed, Montana State

16. D’Andre Townes-Blue, Jackson State

15. JT Cornelius, Monmouth

14. Noah Jordan, Columbia

13. Edward Riley, Southern Utah

12. Ashton Grable, Florida A&M

11. Netinho Olivieri, Penn

10. Traveon Newsome, UIW

9. Trent Fraley, North Dakota State

8. Michael Bennett, Yale

7. Quinten Christensen, South Dakota State

6. Collin Gardner, Southern Utah

5. Ryan McKenna, William & Mary

• Senior
• 6-foot-4, 305 pounds
• 3-year starter
• 2023 All-CAA Honorable Mention
• 2024 All-CAA Honorable Mention
• 2024 PFF No. 19-graded FCS center
• 2024: Allowed 2 sacks, 2 QB hits, and 7 QB hurries

4. Gavin Ortega, Weber State

• Senior
• 6-foot-5, 300 pounds
• 2-year starter
• 2024 All-Big Sky 2nd Team
• 2024 PFF No. 19-graded FCS offensive tackle
• 2024: Allowed 0 sacks, 2 QB hits, and 4 QB hurries

3. Hunter Smith, Tarleton State

• Senior
• 6-foot-5, 300 pounds
• 2-year starter
• 2023 All-UAC 2nd Team
• 2024 All-UAC 2nd Team (Phil Steele)
• 2024 PFF No. 8-graded FCS offensive guard
• 2024: Allowed 0 sacks, 0 QB hits, and 1 QB hurry

2. Titan Fleischmann, Montana State

• Junior
• 6-foot-4, 300 pounds
• 1-year starter
• 2024 All-Big Sky 2nd Team
• 2024 FCS Football Central All-American
• 2024 PFF No. 6-graded FCS offensive tackle
• 2024: Allowed 1 sack, 1 QB hit, and 8 QB hurries

1. Delby Lemieux, Dartmouth

Dartmouth LT Delby Lemieux @DelbyLemieux is one of the best tackles in the Ivy League and in the FCS.

Light on his feet, Lemieux displays the ability to mirror and get out in space effectively.#NFLDraft #TheWoods #GoBigGreen #FCS #UnrivaledExperience🌿 pic.twitter.com/T5NE67Ra1B

— Bryan (@BGauvin23) March 21, 2025

• Senior
• 6-foot-4, 280 pounds
• 2-year starter
• 2023 All-Ivy League Honorable Mention
• 2024 All-Ivy League 1st Team
• 2024 3x All-American
• 2024 PFF No. 7-graded FCS offensive tackle
• 2024: Allowed 0 sacks, 3 QB hits, and 6 QB hurries