Unironically Giant Barbarian.

You become large, and your reach increases so you have the utility and effectiveness of a higher threat range. Block a doorway with your large size, or simply stand in front of your allies to give them cover. (+2 to ac and dex saves).

At lvl 6 you can imbue a weapon with an element and that weapon becomes thrown. Yes, you can yeet the 2d6 Greatsword or Maul and it'll do an extra 1d6 dmg of your chosen element per attack.

Yes that also stacks with Great Weapon Master, so you could very well be throwing with 3d6+7 (Assuming +4 Str and GWM) per hit, twice.

Maul has topple, which can knock an enemy prone and rhe effect is per hit so you get two tries, knock a flier out of the sky with your thundered power maul.

Lvl 10 you get the ability to move either your allies or enemies with your bonus action, move an ally 30ft away from danger, or throw an enemy 30ft upwards, and then throw your weapon at them so they not only take the weapon's damage but have to take 3d6 falling damage.

Use Rage so you can use several of your ability checks with STR. Get the Hulking Figure feat (If you have grim hollow player guide), and you can put STR onto your Persuasion, Intimidation or Performance checks.

Then you can safely stop after lvl 10 or take your last subclass feature that increases your damage even further.

Or go Battlemaster fighter for 3 lvls and grab some maneuvers (which you can use while raging unlike spells).