2024 Watch List: OL
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Darrius Flowers
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The 2024 class is beginning to unfold and we have 5 offensive linemen that you should keep an eye on.
That being said, scroll down below and take a look at these young athletes who are on the rise.
<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>OL, Patrick McGee , Red Bank Catholic</strong></span>
<em><span style="font-size: 14pt;">6’1 250</span></em>
Mr. McGee is a solid protector for RBC. He has strong hands and good hand placement. He is a well put together lineman who has a combination of strength and athleticism. McGee does a great job allowing his quarterback to be comfortable in the pocket. He is a player that has tremendous upside heading into the next season.
<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">OL, Anthony Lombardi , Colts Neck</span></strong>
<em>6’1 250</em>
Mr. Lombardi is a physical interior lineman that possesses a strong work ethic. Lombardi does his best in both pass and run protection. He does a great job recognizing different schemes by the defense. Lombardi is very physical at the point of attack and constantly makes his presence felt. Keep an eye on him for next season.
<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>OL, Gregory Sledge, South Brunswick</b></span>
<i>6’1 240</i>
Mr. Sledge showed flashes of impressive movement and athletic attributes this season. He has an aggressive mentality that allows him to open huge holes in the run game. His head is constantly on the swivel looking for work. Sledge should have a great offseason to develop into a top prospect.
<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b>OL, Anthony Torres , Nottingham</b></span>
<i>6’1 170</i>
Mr. Torres was solid this season. He has a high football IQ easily making pre- snap adjustments. Torres has smooth footwork that allows him to stay in front of pass rushers. Furthermore, he is technically sound and is rarely penalized. Torres reacts well to many situations and it’s exciting to watch him progress next season.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>OL, [player_tooltip player_id="220104" first="Julian" last="Casale"], Caldwell</b></span>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><i>6’0 215</i></span>
Mr. Casale was an absolute monster this season. He is very consistent and never takes plays off. Casale has a high motor and blocks until the whistle. He has excellent body control and awareness regardless if it’s pass or run protection. Casale has a good understanding of leverage and uses it to his advantage.
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