Ranking the Big Ten offensive lines heading in 2022
By Kyler Kregel
(4.) Maryland Terrapins
Offensive Line coach: Brian Braswell (2nd season)
Projected line-up: LT Jaelyn Duncan*, LG Mason Lunsford*, C Spencer Anderson*, RG Johari Branch*, RT Delmar Glaze*
Summary: Duncan is the centerpiece of this very experienced and versatile offensive line, a talented and distinguished player, landing All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in 2020 and 2021. Personally, I like him more than some of the other tackles getting hype (Skoronski), and he too has gotten some early NFL Draft buzz for 2023.
Anderson at right guard is a highly experienced player as well, and after starting four games at center last season, he’s my projection to take over that spot at the moment. One name to watch is right tackle Delmar Glaze.
On film, he’s a very smooth pass protector, and some background research shows agreement there from PFF (fourth-highest grade in Big Ten).
Think he could take a step forward this season into an All-Big Ten caliber player, though it’s a crowded field of tackles this fall. LG Mason Lunsford is another prior starter, collecting starts in every game for the Terps last year.
Overall, a very experienced group that returns players with starting experience at every single position. Very solid in protection, and fairly adequate in run blocking as well. Maryland’s offense could take a big step forward if Taulia can be a bit more consistent.