Prep Redzone Rankings: 23' OL Breakdown

We’ve finished revamping the 23’ rankings totaling 183 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 Offensive Lineman. <hr /> [player_tooltip player_id="20841" first="Miles" last="McVay"] East St Louis <a href="https://twitter.com/McVayMiles">Twitter</a> Rank: 1 Mr. McVay comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he played on Varsity this spring as a Sophomore and didn’t disappoint. He gets to 2nd level blocks, fires off the ball getting hands-on quickly, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. McVay is a top recruit in the nation for the 23’ class and most recently got an offer from Alabama. If he’s not on your radar already, he should be. [player_tooltip player_id="20842" first="Paris" last="Patterson"] East St Louis <a href="https://twitter.com/p_pattersonjr">Twitter</a> Rank: 2 Mr. Patterson comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he played on Varsity this spring as a Sophomore and balled out. He gets to 2nd level blocks, holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, and has an aggressive playstyle. Mr. Patterson plays alongside [player_tooltip player_id="20841" first="Miles" last="McVay"] and [player_tooltip player_id="155272" first="Melvin" last="Priestly"], both of whom are names to know, where they all push one another to be great. He currently holds an offer from The University of Tennessee and Iowa State University, look for more to come his way. [player_tooltip player_id="65874" first="Austin" last="Barrett"] St Charles East <a href="https://twitter.com/austinbarrett04">Twitter</a> Rank: 3 Mr. Barrett comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this spring and showcased what he can do. He gets to 2nd level blocks, washes the d-line down, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Barrett currently holds an offer from The University of Illinois and has a good frame standing at 6’6 275. He’s a name to know as he still has untapped potential and room to develop further. [player_tooltip player_id="20847" first="Jacob" last="Welch"] Johnsburg <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobWelch75">Twitter</a> Rank: 4 Mr. Welch comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this spring and showcased what he can do. He gets to 2nd level blocks, washes the d-line down, and gets hands-on quickly. Mr. Welch has a good frame standing at 6’6 285 and has made his rounds on the summer camp circuit. He’s a name to keep an eye on as he develops further and hones his craft. [player_tooltip player_id="65873" first="Chris" last="Terek"] Glenbard West <a href="https://twitter.com/cterek77">Twitter</a> Rank: 5 Mr. Terek comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore where he showcased what he can do. He gets to 2nd level blocks, gets hands-on quickly, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Terek has a good frame standing at 6’6 295 and is a wrestler as well. He’s a name to watch closely this fall season and see how he develops from now until then. [player_tooltip player_id="136005" first="Gabe" last="Rosen"] Evanston <a href="https://twitter.com/rosen_gabe">Twitter</a> Rank: 6 Mr. Rosen comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore where he showcased what he can do. He gets hands-on quickly, gets to 2nd level blocks, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Rosen has a good frame standing at 6’7 340 and is a name to keep an eye on this fall. [player_tooltip player_id="131654" first="Ryan" last="Susnar"] Minooka <a href="https://twitter.com/susnar_ryan">Twitter</a> Rank: 7 Mr. Susnar comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore and has gained attention from fellow IL scouts. He holds down the O-Line with fellow 23’ teammate [player_tooltip player_id="158719" first="Carter" last="Gessner"], who is also a name to watch, where he gets hands-on quickly and washes the d-line down. Mr. Susnar has a good frame standing at 6’3 255 where he still has room to grow and develop his craft. [player_tooltip player_id="136110" first="Cannon" last="Leonard"] Iroquois West <a href="https://twitter.com/CannonLeonard1">Twitter</a> Rank: 8 Mr. Leonard comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore alongside his brother [player_tooltip player_id="20907" first="Clayton" last="Leonard"] and it was a sight to see. He gets to 2nd level blocks, gets hands-on quickly, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Leonard has a good frame standing at 6’9 260 and is a basketball player as well. He’s a name to keep an eye on this fall as he has untapped potential yet to flourish. [player_tooltip player_id="120736" first="Cooper" last="Starks"] North Mac <a href="https://twitter.com/cooper_starks">Twitter</a> Rank: 9 Mr. Starks comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore and was a sight to see. He gets hands-on quickly, blocks in open space, and washes the d-line down. Mr. Starks has great size standing at 6’5 315 and has been making his tour around the summer camp circuit going to The University of Iowa and The University of Wisconsin. He’s a name to know and keep an eye on, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets his first offer at the end of the fall season. [player_tooltip player_id="158773" first="Luke" last="Griskey"] Huntley <a href="https://twitter.com/GriskeyLuke">Twitter</a> Rank: 10 Mr. Griskey comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this spring where he showcased what he can do. He gets hands-on quickly, holds his own one-on-one in pass pro, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Griskey has a good frame standing at 6'5 260 and has made impressive showing during the summer camp circuit. Keep an eye on this young man as he develops further and his first offer is just around the corner. [player_tooltip player_id="158719" first="Carter" last="Gessner"] Minooka <a href="https://twitter.com/carter_gessner">Twitter</a> Rank: 11 Mr. Gessner comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore where he showcased what he can do. He washes the d-line down, gets hands-on quickly, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Gessner stands at 6'3 260 and has made rounds during the summer camp circuit. He's a name to keep an eye on this fall and I look forward to seeing how he performs. [player_tooltip player_id="65876" first="Jacob" last="Klink"] Hononegah <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobKlink76">Twitter</a> Rank: 12 Mr. Klink comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore and showcased what he can do. He gets to 2nd level blocks, washes the d-line down, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Klink has a good frame standing at 6'4 390 and is a three-sport athlete participating in basketball as well as track. He has room to develop further and is a name to keep an eye on as he does so. [player_tooltip player_id="158772" first="Trenton" last="VanBoening"] Libertyville <a href="https://twitter.com/TrentonVB23">Twitter</a> Rank: 13 Mr. VanBoening comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore and showed what he can do. He washes the d-line down, gets to 2nd level blocks, and gets hands-on quickly. Mr. VanBoening has a good frame standing at 6'6 280 and is a three-sport athlete participating in wrestling as well as track. He's a name to keep an eye on as he develops further and hones his craft. [player_tooltip player_id="139470" first="Steven" last="Young"] Kankakee <a href="https://twitter.com/Steven_Young55">Twitter</a> Rank: 14 Mr. Young comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this spring and balled out. He fires off the ball, gets to 2nd level blocks, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Young stands at 6'2 305 and is also a state champion powerlifter. He has room to hone his craft and develop further, keep an eye on him as he does so. [player_tooltip player_id="118997" first="Grzegorz" last="Krupa"] Taft <a href="https://twitter.com/GrzegorzKrupa5">Twitter</a> Rank: 15 Mr. Krupa comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore where he showcased what he can do. He gets hands-on quickly, blocks in open space, and plays through the whistle pancaking defenders. Mr. Krupa stands at 6'3 250 and is a state qualifier for wrestling. He's a name to keep an eye on as he develops further and I look forward to seeing how he does this fall. <hr /> These are the young men that are the Top 15 Offensive 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. Be sure to follow @jamaskane regarding news & information for Illinois High School Football, @PrepRedzoneIL, and @PrepRedzone.