Class of 2023: OL to Watch in Central Texas
Offensive linemen face the daunting task of defending their quarterback and running back from large and athletic defenders, but these three offensive linemen have already showcased their ability to dominate the trenches. 1. Jacob McLaughlin – Boerne High School (Boerne,…
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Continue ReadingOffensive linemen face the daunting task of defending their quarterback and running back from large and athletic defenders, but these three offensive linemen have already showcased their ability to dominate the trenches.
1. Jacob McLaughlin – Boerne High School (Boerne, TX)
Center is one of the toughest positions in football, because not only does a player have to snap the ball perfectly, but immediately then look up and face giant defensive tackles mowing their way to get the quarterback or running back. However, great centers like McLaughlin have learned how to accomplish both of these tasks with ease. Not only does he snap the ball perfectly, but he is a machine on the offensive line, shoving these defensive linemen down the field and creating holes for the running back. He is definitely an offensive lineman that is hard to get around.
2. Ben Hartman – Lake Travis High School (Austin, TX)
Talking about another tough offensive lineman to get around, Hartman is also a machine for Lake Travis. He is strong, benching 350 pounds and squatting 525 pounds and is 6-5 and 290 pounds. He was named Offensive Lineman Sophomore MVP by FLX ATX for the 2020 season and ranked No. 3 in the 2023 Texas Offensive Linemen rankings for Can’t Miss Sports. The guard is a beast simply put.
Easy 350×3 bench with a slingshot @LTHSCavFootball pic.twitter.com/QG0KKYGqVQ
— Ben Hartman (@BenHartman74) February 13, 2021
3. Colton Thomasson Colton Thomasson 6'7" | 330 lbs | OL Smithson Valley | 2023 State TX – Smithson Valley High School (San Antonio, TX)
Stars don’t always equate to success and that is true for Thomasson, who already has an offer from Michigan State. On top of this achievement, Thomasson is essentially Godzilla looming over any defender in his path as he stands at 6-7/6-8 and 330 pounds just dwarfing the competition but his speed and athleticism do not take a hit due to his size, which sometimes happens, but not in this case. Thomasson has a lot of potential and there will be more offers in his future, most likely.