Victor Stoffel

We'll have more on the OL closer to the start of Fall Camp - Only 4 weeks awayHowever, given the incredible importance of this position group and the number of players vying for a starting spot, I wanted to get folks thoughts on how they think things will play out. Rather than do this by position group (given there's some versatility on the roster), we'll do this by player in alphabetical order.Syris Corley - 6'5, 285, True Freshman: Aggregate recruiting ranking of 85 (3 stars), BI rating of 86. Projected as an OTDylan Jemtegaard - 6'4, 290, RS Junior: Played in six games off the bench in 2023 at both Center and Guard. Aggregate recruiting ranking of 84, BI rating of 88. Saw time at both Center and Guard this SpringTyler Knape - 6'4, 280, True Freshman: Aggregate recruiting ranking of 83.3 (3 stars), BI rating of 85, Projected as an IOLWill McDonald - 6'2, 295, RS Senior: 26 starts, played 51 total games for Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt. 3rd team All SBC in 2023, Played almost exclusively at Guard. On3 transfer rating of 87, 247 rating of 85, BI rating of 86Nick Morrow - 6'8, 305, RS Freshman (Jan 2022 enrollee): Started at LT throughout 2024 Spring, Aggregate recruiting ranking of 82.7, BI rating of 84Braden Miller - 6'6, 310, RS Sophomore: Played 3 games off the bench for Michigan State in 2023 all at OT. On3 transfer rating of 84, BI rating of 85Aiden Newbill - 6'8, 285, True Freshman: Aggregate recruiting ranking of 86, BI rating of 86Trent Ramsey - 6'5, 305, RS Sophomore: Played two games off the bench thus far in his career. Aggregate recruiting ranking of 89 (ESPN and Rivals 4 star) and a BI rating of 90. Has played almost exclusively at Guard in practice thus far at CalRush Reimer - 6'5, 305, Senior: 30 starts for FCS Montana State, First team All Big Sky and 2nd team All American in 2023, 3rd team FCS All American in 2022. Aggregate transfer rating of 88, BI rating of 87. Played both guard and tackle at MSU while playing primarily at Guard this Spring for CalTJ Session - 6'4, 305, RS Senior: 34 career games with 30 starts (20 starts at Cal), was at Montana State previously, 13 starts at Right Tackle for Cal in 2023. No transfer or BI ratingsVictor Stoffel - 6'7, 295, RS Senior: Played 35 games with 20 starts at Temple where he earned HM All Conference in the AAC. On3 transfer rating of 87, BI rating of 84. Played RT throughout 2023, injured this SpringBastian Swinney - 6'6, 290, RS Junior: Has played in 15 games with 3 starts (one at Center, two at Guard) since coming to Cal. Played 12 games in 2023 with two starts. Aggregate recruiting ranking of 87 (247 4 Star), BI rating of 88. Played both Center and Guard this SpringSioape Vatikani - 6'4, 330, Junior: Has played in 24 games with 20 starts in his first two years at Cal, all at Guard. All ACC 4th Team Preseason by Phil Steele, Aggregate recruiting ranking of 88, BI rating of 90Frederick Williams III - 6'5, 295, RS Freshman: Aggregate recruiting ranking of 85, BI rating of 89. Outstanding Scout Player in 2023 at Guard and Tackle. Out for Spring 2023 with injuryMatthew Wykoff - 6'6, 325, RS Junior: Played in 29 games with 21 starts over three seasons. Played 13 games with 12 starts at Guard for Cal in 2023. Nine starts at Texas A&M, eight at Center and one at Guard. Made SEC All Freshman team in 2022. Played primarily at Center and some at Guard this Spring. Aggregate recruiting ranking of 89, On3 transfer rating of 87.See here for BI's current depth chart projections (not rotation)So how do you see things unfolding?

With all the focus on the Transfer Portal, it's easy to forget that Cal will welcome Seventeen new HS recruits and returns five other Redshirt Freshman scholarship players. From that group, we select five players who we believe will have an opportunity to impact the 2024 season

With Spring Practice in the rear view mirror, BI takes a look at the key takeaways from the sessions and what to consider prior to Fall Camp