We’ve finished revamping the 22’ rankings totaling 397 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 O-Linemen.
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[player_tooltip player_id="20898" first="Deuce" last="McGuire"] Marist <a href="https://twitter.com/deucemcguire">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 1</em>
Mr. McGuire comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he creates running lanes and pancakes defenders when pulling by keeping his feet driving. He holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, is dominant at the point of attack, and is quick off the ball. Mr. McGuire gets his hands-on quickly, plays through the whistle, and is aggressive.
[player_tooltip player_id="20900" first="Valen" last="Erickson"] St Rita <a href="https://twitter.com/ValenErickson">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 2</em>
Mr. Erickson comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he creates running lanes when pulling and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. He gets hands-on quickly, washes the d-line down, and keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders. Mr. Erickson fires off the ball, gets after it, and plays through the whistle.
[player_tooltip player_id="65764" first="Luke" last="Dalton"] Marian Central Catholic <a href="https://twitter.com/LukeDalton_">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 3</em>
Mr. Dalton comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he fires off the ball and gets to 2nd level blocks. He creates running lanes, washes the d-line down, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Dalton gets hands-on quickly, keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, and plays through the whistle by getting after it.
[player_tooltip player_id="20907" first="Clayton" last="Leonard"] Iroquois West <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaytonLeonar16">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 4</em>
Mr. Leonard comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he creates running lanes when pulling and fires off the ball. He gets hands-on quickly, gets to 2nd level blocks, and washes the d-line down. Mr. Leonard holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, and plays through the whistle.
[player_tooltip player_id="20899" first="Yaser" last="Al-Awadi"] Maine East <a href="https://twitter.com/YaserAlawadi3">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 5</em>
Mr. Al-Awadi comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he creates running lanes when pulling and keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders. He fires off the ball, gets hands-on quickly, and blocks in open space. Mr. Al-Awadi gets to 2nd level blocks, washes the d-line down, and plays through the whistle.
[player_tooltip player_id="20901" first="Jimmy" last="Liston"] Fenwick <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmyliston64">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 6</em>
Mr. Liston comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he fires off the ball and washes the d-line down. He gets to 2nd level blocks, keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Liston gets hands-on quickly, plays through the whistle, and gets after it with his aggressive playstyle.
[player_tooltip player_id="135867" first="Charles" last="Argueta-Redman"] St Patrick <a href="https://twitter.com/charlieredman9">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 7</em>
Mr. Argueta-Redman comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he gets to 2nd level blocks and keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders. He holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, creates running lanes when pulling, and fires off the ball. Mr. Argueta-Redman plays through the whistle and gets after it with his aggressive playstyle.
[player_tooltip player_id="155271" first="Josh" last="Heery"] Grayslake North <a href="https://twitter.com/HeeryJosh">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 8</em>
Mr. Heery comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he works up to 2nd level blocks and blocks in open space. He holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, and is quick off the ball. Mr. Heery creates running lanes, plays through the whistle, and gets after it with his aggressive playstyle.
[player_tooltip player_id="65860" first="Mack" last="Indestad"] Lemont <a href="https://twitter.com/mack_indestad">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 9</em>
Mr. Indestad comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he washes the d-line down and creates running lanes. He works up to 2nd level blocks, gets hands-on quickly, and plays through the whistle. Mr. Indestad holds his own one-on-one in pass pro by forcing the outside rush and he picks up the blitz well.
[player_tooltip player_id="155266" first="Jack" last="McGarry"] Hinsdale Central <a href="https://twitter.com/jack_mcgarry61">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 10</em>
Mr. McGarry comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he gets to 2nd level blocks and washes the d-line down. He holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, and fires off the ball. Mr. McGarry is aggressive at the point of attack and plays through the whistle.
[player_tooltip player_id="155283" first="Kaleb" last="Brown"] Auburn <a href="https://twitter.com/BrwnBullDog">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 11</em>
Mr. Brown comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he fires off the ball and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. He keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, washes the d-line down, and gets hands-on quickly. Mr. Brown creates running lanes when pulling and plays through the whistle.
Ryne Buttz Mt Zion <a href="https://twitter.com/ButtzRyne">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 12</em>
Mr. Buttz comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he creates running lanes when pulling and keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking the defender. He gets to 2nd level blocks, blocks in open space, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Buttz gets after it playing through the whistle and has an aggressive playstyle.
[player_tooltip player_id="155269" first="Grayson" last="Dexter"] Bradley Bourbonnais <a href="https://twitter.com/GDexter2022">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 13</em>
Mr. Dexter comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he blocks in open space and gets his hands-on quickly. He keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking the defender, gets to 2nd level blocks, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Dexter fires off the ball and plays through the whistle as well.
[player_tooltip player_id="155279" first="Matthew" last="Dixon"] Marquette
<em>Rank: 14</em>
Mr. Dixon comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders and gets to 2nd level blocks. He creates running lanes when pulling, fires off the ball, and gets after it with his aggressive playstyle.
[player_tooltip player_id="20905" first="Alexander" last="Knaperek"] Lincoln-Way East <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_knaperek">Twitter</a>
<em>Rank: 15</em>
Mr. Knaperek comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he gets hands-on quickly and fires off the ball. He keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, gets to 2nd level blocks, and creates running lanes when pulling. Mr. Knaperek holds his own one-on-one in pass pro and plays through the whistle with his aggressive playstyle.
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These are the young men that are the Top 15 O-Lineman in the rankings. They put in the hard work, developed their craft, and showcased what they can do during the spring season as well as at showcases/camps.
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