Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2019 offensive linemen

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Rivals Rankings Week rolls on with a closer look at the offensive line position. Alabama, LSU, Penn State and others have already made their marks on the position, but there’s plenty of intrigue left as we head toward the Early Signing Period. Below, we have a closer look at the storylines that will shape signing day at the offensive line spot.

More Rivals Rankings Week:

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Tuesday: 2019 Rivals100 revealed | Mind of Mike

Wednesday: 2019 Rivals250 revealed

Thursday: 2019 position rankings revealed

In 2018, Texas A&M signed a large group of offensive linemen, so this cycle the need was not quite as big. With that said, the Aggies made in-state five-star offensive tackle Kenyon Green a top target early, and it paid off. Green is an agile, athletic tackle who can move and compete against the faster edge rushers in the SEC. Green first committed to LSU around this time a year ago, but in June he placed his name on the Aggies’ commitment list and he has been solid since. He believes in what Jimbo Fisher is building, and Green could be a real anchor up front as Texas A&M looks to make a move in the SEC West.

With a decision nearing for five-star offensive tackle Evan Neal, Alabama could be in line to receive some very good news. Neal, an elite offensive lineman at IMG Academy, has been committed to the Crimson Tide before, so Alabama has always been high on his list. But now, Neal’s decision is about to become official. Neal is set to sign during the Early Signing Period, and although he has taken official visits to Florida State, Miami and Oklahoma - and with one to Georgia still to come - it would be a little bit of a shocker if Neal did not ink with the Crimson Tide. Neal is one of the most improved prospects in the country over the last 18 months or so, and he fits exactly what Alabama looks for in an elite offensive lineman.

One for now. One for later.

Lets start with Clay Webb, the No. 1 center who is expected to announce his decision Monday, Dec. 10. Will it be Alabama, Auburn, Clemson or Georgia? Webb has people guessing, and likely will continue to do so for the next few days.

Webb is different. He does not like the spotlight. He does not like to highlight his offers and visits. He does not like to publicize what he thinks about each school. What he does like though is that his recruitment is about to come to an end.

Alabama was the early favorite, but over the summer things really started to shift toward Clemson and Georgia. Auburn is viewed as the fourth school on his list, but with Webb you can't rule anyone completely out. Alabama, Clemson and Georgia are looked at as the favorites, and if Webb decided to leave the state to play for Clemson or Georgia, nobody would be shocked.

This one will end in the coming days, and then Webb will enroll at the school he chooses in January.

All eyes are on Wright, the No. 1 offensive tackle this cycle. Like Webb, the five-star out of West Virginia does not say too much about his recruitment, so that makes him that much more intriguing. Unlike Webb, Wright is an elite prospect that will take his recruitment all the way to February, so he still has some big visits to take. They are expected to start before the Early Signing Period.

Tennessee has been viewed as the frontrunner for some time now by many close to this. He has really connected with Vols assistant coach Brian Niedermeyer. Alabama is right there as well, and you can never count the Crimson Tide out for any top prospect. Georgia is set to receive an official visit this month, and the Dawgs are in this but they appear to be on the outside looking in. Ohio State and Penn State are two others to keep an eye on. Wright is a massive prospect who likes to keep things low key, so he could have most guessing up until he announces his decision in 2019.