Oregon's offensive line has been tabbed as one of the best units in all of college football for 2019 according to several outlets. For Duck fans, that comes as no surprise at all.

Our own 247Sports ranked Oregon's offensive line as the second-best in the country behind Georgia and in front of Army. Washington, ranked eighth overall, was the only other Pac-12 school included. The Ducks' season-opening opponent, Auburn, was also included in the top 10 ranking fifth overall. Here's what 247Sports writer Jordan James had to say about the Ducks' offensive line:

"It was huge when Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert decided to forego the 2019 NFL Draft for another season of college football. But perhaps just as important is the return of the entire Oregon starting offensive line. Left tackle Penei Sewell (sophomore), left guard Shane Lemieux (senior), center Jake Hanson (senior), right guard Dallas Warmack (senior) and right tackle Calvin Throckmorton (senior) will man the line in front of Herbert for the second straight year. The continuity up front is rare, as Lemieux, Hanson, and Throckmorton are entering their fourth seasons in starting roles for the Ducks. The group did a decent job protecting Herbert last season (22 sacks allowed), but the running game (54th nationally in yards per game) could stand to improve. With the level of experience returning, it would not be a surprise to see that happen."

Phil Steele, sportswriter and owner of Phil Steele Publications, is regarded as the college football guru. Leading up to the release of his annual preseason magazine, Phil Steele's College Football Preview, Steele sent out tweets ranking the best position groups in all of college football. His top three offensive lines included: Oregon, Clemson and Georgia.

Finally getting started on ranking defensive lines for each conference and then nationally. Top 3 offensive lines in alphabetical order.

Clemson, Georgia, Oregon — Phil Steele (@philsteele042) May 18, 2019

Athlon Sports ranks Oregon's offensive line as fourth-best. Georgia, Alabama and Clemson round out the top three while Washington falls right behind the Ducks at fifth.

As previously noted, the rankings come as no surprise whatsoever. Oregon's offensive line features Penei Sewell, Shane Lemieux, Jake Hanson, Dallas Warmack and Calvin Throckmorton — the five have 153 combined starts to go along with tremendous size and talent. They'll play a vital piece in Oregon's 2019 attempt to get back to the top of the Pac-12 for the first time since 2014.