An integral component of William & Mary's success the past few seasons has been a tremendously talented and cohesive offensive line. Although replacing All-America left tackle Charles Grant, who was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round of last spring's NFL Draft, is noteworthy, all five of the Tribe's projected starters have significant starting experience. Led by all-conference center and two-year team captain Ryan McKenna, this year's group possesses all the ingredients to continue building on the program's tradition of success up front and will look to rank among the nation's top four in rushing for the third time in the past four seasons. Additionally, the Tribe enters the 2025 campaign having ranked among the nation's top 17 in rushing four consecutive years. Jack Armstrong, the OL coach and run game coordinator, will lead the group as he enters his first season in his new role after successfully mentoring the tight ends for the past five years.
 
Ryan McKenna • Graduate Student • 6-4, 300
• Former walk-on who enters his second season as a captain
• Two-time All-CAA selection (2023, 2024)
• 2025 Preseason All-America (Stats Perform)
• 2025 Preseason All-CAA
• Earned 35 career starts at center and enters his fourth season as a starter
• Physically strong center who finishes his blocks well
• Tremendous leader who can make any call and is a coach on the field
• Exceptionally intelligent and very reliable
• Helped W&M rank fourth nationally in rushing (232.8) last season
• 2024 Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
• 2024 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
• 2024 FCS Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
• W&M Provost Award for academic excellence
 
Kadin Lynch • Junior • 6-4, 300
• Experienced standout who enters his third season as a starter at left guard
• All-conference candidate
• Helped W&M rank fourth nationally in rushing last season (232.8)
• One of team's strongest players
• Excels as a run blocker and also an effective pass protector
• Reliable performer who possesses the ability to move defenders
• Steady presence on the field and plays with toughness
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

Kamron Frye • Sophomore • 6-4, 270
• Saw action in 10 games and earned five starts at right tackle last season
• Expected to move to the left tackle position this season with the graduation of All-American Chrales Grant, who was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders
• Helped W&M rank fourth nationally in rushing (232.8) last season
• Extremely quick and agile lineman
• Changes direction well
• Fearless player who is explosive on contact
 
Hayden Raley • Sophomore • 6-5, 315
• Talented sophomore who appeared in 12 games and earned seven starts at right guard last season
• Expected to earn the starting role at right guard again this season
• Posted an exceptional offseason and improved in multiple areas
• One of the team's strongest offensive linemen
• Excels in pass protection and also moves defenders well in the run game
• Gets on defenders quickly and possesses strong hands
• Helped W&M rank fourth nationally in rushing (232.8) last season
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
 
Greg Klingensmith • Junior • 6-5, 300
• Started the first six games at right tackle last season before missing the remainder of the season due to injury
• Helped W&M rank fourth nationally in rushing (232.8) last season
• Expected to return as the starting right tackle this season
• Superior athlete for his size and length
• Very fast and agile size and length
• Very fast and agile
• Uses his length well and gets out on defender quickly
• Good striker and great pass blocker
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
 
Linden Clemmons • Redshirt Freshman • 6-7, 305
• Redshirted last season after appearing in three games
• Earned his first career start last season at Richmond
• Processes all the tools to be an outstanding tackle
• Imposing size and moves well
• Excellent natural strength and has the ability to overpower defenders
• Very knowledgeable player who knows the offense
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
 
Elijah Booth • Graduate Student • 6-5, 295
• Versatile player who enters his sixth season and has played every position but center
• Very skilled using his hands
• Smart, experienced player who provides the unit with position flexibility
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
 
Joey Trainor • Graduate Student • 6-3, 320
• Grad transfer from Merrimack who earned second-team All-NEC honors last season
• Versatile performer who can play guard or center
• Experienced standout who has played 1,496 snaps
• Uses leverage well and is good on double teams
• Plays with an aggressive style
• Excels in the run game
 
W&M enters the 2025 campaign having posted four consecutive winning seasons, marking the first time the program has accomplished the feat in the last 25 years.
 
The Tribe opens its season at Furman on Aug. 30, while it will host Maine for its home opener on Sept. 6.

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