This time a year ago, the makeup of the offensive line was very much in question. They had options, but it was unsettled heading into the summer. Anton Harrison’s emergence as the starting left tackle for Oklahoma was a bright spot in the 2021 season.
Heading into his junior season, he’ll be relied upon again as an integral part of the Oklahoma Sooners’ offensive line. Among the starters on the line, Harrison received the highest grade from Pro Football Focus for the 2021 season.
With his stock rising, NFL draft analysts are taking note, and believe Harrison has the potential to be a top 50 pick in the 2023 NFL draft and some even project him into the first round. Michael Renner of Pro Football Focus released his top 10 offensive tackles prospects for the 2023 NFL draft and Anton Harrison came in at No. 6.
While only a rising junior, Harrison already has over 1,000 snaps to his name at left tackle for the Sooners. He’s a smooth moving 6-foot-5, 309-pound offensive tackle who can mirror pass-rushers as well as anyone in the class. While that’s a good starting point, Harrison would get manhandled physically on an NFL field if asked to suit up tomorrow, as he needs to add considerable muscle to his frame before he can be considered a top prospect. He may even opt to return for his senior season to do so. – Renner, PFF
Harrison’s athleticism is his best trait as he does a great job in space and as Renner notes, moves well. With room to add to his frame and an offseason working with Jerry Schmidt, Harrison may have already added the muscle and strength that Renner’s looking for.
Another season at left tackle for Harrison will vault him into first-round discussion next spring. Experience matters and as the Big 12’s gotten more defensive over the last couple of seasons, the quality of competition on tape will help cement him as one of the top offensive line prospects in college football.
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