8. Derek Kerstetter, Offensive Tackle
High School: Reagan
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 280
247Sports Composite Rating: three-star
Kerstetter committed to Oklahoma State on June 12, 2016. He had offers from 12 schools including Houston, Texas Tech, and Minnesota. Among a class of 12 commits from Texas, Kerstetter will join a roster of 66 players currently from Texas. There are also three players from San Antonio.
According to 247Sports Composite rankings, Kerstetter is the 88th best offensive tackle nationally, and 124th best from Texas. He is also the highest ranked offensive line commit for the Pokes.
Good size combined with strength and mobility highlight Kerstetter’s skill set. Kerstetter has the potential to rack up a lot of pancakes as a college player. He has a motor that doesn’t seem to stop.
The Cowboys can use all the help they can get. Their offensive line has been the weak point of the team for the last three seasons.
Overpowering opponents is the defining part of Kerstetter’s game. That ability should be able to positively influence the Oklahoma State offensive line during Kerstetter’s time in college.
Kerstetter seems to understand pass blocking schemes better than most offensive lineman that are still in high school. He has the potential to be an anchor for the Oklahoma State offensive line.