Who are the top high school offensive linemen in the Southland?

Top 10 high school offensive linemen in the Southland heading into the 2016 season (in alphabetical order):

Massaman Ladji Bagayoko; Alemany; 6-5; 290; sr. Gets better every game.

Tommy Brown; Mater Dei; 6-7; 325; jr. Can be a dominant blocker.

Wyatt Davis; St. John Bosco; 6-4; 315; sr. Ohio State commit is the real deal.

Nick Ford; San Pedro; 6-6; 270; sr. A standout from the Marine League.

Tavita Moe; St. John Bosco; 6-4; 348; sr., Center will be critical to Braves’ success.

Brett Neilon; Santa Margarita; 6-3; 290; sr. Center is committed to USC.

Kanan Ray; Sierra Canyon; 6-4; 275; sr. UCLA commit is ready for a big season.

Casey Roddick; St. Bonaventure; 6-4; 330; sr. Has the size; has worked on strength.

Mike Saffell; Edison; 6-3; 290; sr. Center with intelligence, toughness.

Solo Vaipulu; Corona Centennial; 6-2; 290; jr. A rising prospect.

Best of the rest

Noel Beltran; La Salle; 6-3; 275; sr. Should be an All-CIF candidate.

Zack Boyle; Calabasas; 5-11; 250; sr. Returning all-league performer.

Scott Brooks; Moorpark; 6-4; 280; sr. Has size, experience, toughness.

Jonnathan Avila-Burgueno; Rancho Mirage; 6-3; 290; sr. First-team all-league last season.

Jesse Chamberlain; Burroughs; 6-4; 265; sr. The best offensive lineman in Pacific League.

Colton Costanza; Canyon Country Canyon; 6-3; 270; sr.; First-team All-Foothill League.

Justin Dedich; Chaparral; 6-2; 275; jr. Already has an offer from UCLA.

Williams DeLaCruz; Long Beach Wilson; 6-1; 290; sr. All-CIF Pac-5 last season.

Nico DiFronzo, Oaks Christian; 6-4; 280; sr. Will be the big man up front for the Lions.

Isaiah Flanagan; South East; 6-4; 310; sr. Can be the best lineman in the City Section.

Peselao Gauta; Garden Grove; 6-5; 315; jr. Has the kind of size to gain attention.

Steven Jones; Chaparral; 6-5; 315; jr. Has size to be a standout

Dylan Kellogg; Chaminade; 6-4; 270; jr. Part of terrific 2018 class for the Eagles.

Jesus Lara; Garfield; 6-2; 255; sr. Left tackle with strength.

Luke LaCilento; Servite; 6-3; 315; jr. Big, powerful and mean.

Anthony Mermea; Vista Murrieta; 6-1; 275; sr. Center with good technique.

Ryan Nelson; Buena Park; 6-4; 250; sr. Scholarship offers are piling up.

Jordan Palmer; SO Notre Dame; 6-2; 300; jr. Set to be All-CIF player.

Romeo Pantoja; Kaiser; 6-2; 235; sr. Returning All-CIF performer.

Jarrett Patterson; Mission Viejo; 6-5; 280; jr. Highly regarded blocker.

Ashamad Pinchem; Los Angeles; 6-4; 260; jr. Ready to become a standout on both sides of ball.

Connor Pettek; Thousand Oaks; 6-4; 280; sr. All-CIF player.

Arwin Rahmatpanah; Corona del Mar; 5-11; 260; sr. Veteran anchors his team’s line.

Ari Sallus; Palisades; 6-4; 260; jr. Can be the best in the Western League.

Koby Toa; La Mirada; 6-3; 295; sr. Gets off ball fast.

Shammah Tupua; Narbonne; 6-3; 330; sr. Let’s see who handles him in the City Section.

Zelan Tupuola; JSerra; 6-3; 280; sr. Offensive guard has strength.

Brandon Watson; Rancho Cucamonga; 6-3; 255; sr. Key blocker for the Cougars.

Travis Yates; Orange Lutheran; 6-3; 270; sr. Committed to Montana State.

Logan Zylstra; Bonita; 6-2; 240; sr. All-CIF player.

—Compiled by Eric Sondheimer