They've got a job to do and it's all about protection of their quaterbacks as their teams are counting on these standout offensive lineman in Bucks County as the Pennsylvania high school football season starts under the lights on Friday, Aug. 23.

We rank these offensive linemen who we expect big things, and bigger blocks, from this season in thier hunt for PIAA glory this fall. And if you missed it, check out our rankings of kickers, tight ends and wide receivers.

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Here's the Courier Times and The Intelligencer's ranking of the area's best:

1. Finn McGowan, Central Bucks West

A first-team Suburban One League National Conference selection last season became more impressive since he was new to the offensive line.

2. A.J. Cartusciello, Pennsbury

A second-team Suburban One League National Conference selection last season, he's already received scholarship offers from several Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) schools.

3. Connor Horger, Conwell-Egan

A junior, he was a first-team Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division selection last season at center. He's also a standout on the defensive line.

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4. Kyler Nelson, Neshaminy

A first-team Suburban One League National Conference selection last season, he's been a steadying force upfront for three seasons.

5. Nick Micewski, Central Bucks South

A second-team Suburban One League National Conference selection last season, he's already received several Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) offers.

6. Zach Kniese, Germantown Academy

A four-year starter for the Patriots, he's also a standout in the interior of the defensive line and utilizes his 6-foot-2, 315-pound frame well.

7. Rocco May, Pennsbury

A broken ankle ended his season before the halfway mark last year, but he's healthy and will be back as a dominating force on the line.

8. Jake Quinlan, Bensalem

A first-team Suburban One League Continental Conference selection last season, the soft-spoken Quinlan is also a standout on the defensive line.

9. Chase Walters, Conwell-Egan

A junior, he was a second-team Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division selection last season. Also, a standout on the defensive line.

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10. Nick Jobes, Morrisville

A first-team Bicentennial Athletic League selection last season, Jobes, at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, can simply dominate the trenches.

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Jayden Chacon, Pennridge

Ayden Formica, Quakertown

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Ian Gallagher, Pennridge (junior)

Tom Gonce, Souderton

Kyle Grasso, Council Rock South (junior)

Sean Hazlett, William Tennent

Kieran Hennessy, Quakertown

Xavier Higdon, North Penn (sophomore)

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Chris Hutchinson, Central Bucks West

Tom Lynch, Souderton

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Cole Patterson, Central Bucks West

Austin Paturzo, Souderton

Dylan Webb-Dennis, North Penn

Drew Markol covers local sports for PhillyBurbs.com. Support our journalism with a subscription.

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