2023 Offensive Linemen Breakdowns

The player rankings were recently updated by the staff.  There were thirteen linemen included in the player rankings.  I am following up with a review of the top five offensive linemen. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="44985" first="Connor" last="Drake"], 6’6" 315, Providence HS, (No. 1 OL, No. 14 Overall)</strong>.  Connor displays great technique and footwork while controlling defenders.  He is quick out of his stance to make contact with defender while drive-blocking out of play to open a lane for the running back.  Connor is the dominant force on the offensive line and the leader of the unit.  He uses his size and upper body strength to overpower defenders.  [player_tooltip player_id="44985" first="Connor" last="Drake"] is a solid Power5 prospect, and the recruitment is expected to heat up as he participates in Summer Prospect Camps. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="101723" first="Luke" last="Rector"], 6’4" 300, Draughn HS, (No. 2 OL, No. 18 Overall)</strong>.  Luke displays good technique and footwork to control defenders.  He uses his size and upper body strength to drive-block defender out of the play while opening for the running back.  Luke moves well in tight spaces to open lanes for the running backs.  Luke finished the season with 44 Pancake Blocks.  [player_tooltip player_id="101723" first="Luke" last="Rector"] is a Power5 prospect whose recruitment is expected to pick up as he participates in Summer Prospect Camps. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144930" first="Sullivan" last="Absher"], 6’6" 290, South Point HS, (No. 3 OL, No. 29 Overall)</strong>.  Sullivan displays good technique and footwork while controlling defender.  He uses quickness and strength to quickly make contact with defender to drive-block out of the play, opening a lane for the running back.  Sullivan uses his size and quickness to overpower defenders.  [player_tooltip player_id="144930" first="Sullivan" last="Absher"] is a Power5 prospect whose recruitment is expected to pick up as he participates in Summer Prospect Camps. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126303" first="Tyler" last="Bailey"], 6’1" 260, Smoky Mountain HS, (No. 4 OL, No. 61 Overall)</strong>.  Tyler moves quickly out of his stance to make contact with the defender to drive-block out of the play, while opening a lane for the running back.  He runs well in the open field on the running plays, while blocking downfield.  [player_tooltip player_id="126303" first="Tyler" last="Bailey"] is a D1 prospect whose recruitment is expected to pick up as he participates in Summer Prospect Camps. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144941" first="Will" last="Coats"], 6’3" 285, Clayton HS, (No. 5 OL, No. 73 Overall)</strong>.  Will displays good technique and footwork to control defender while opening a lane for the running back.  He uses quickness and strength to overpower defenders.  Will moves well in tight spaces.  [player_tooltip player_id="144941" first="Will" last="Coats"] is a D1 prospect whose recruitment is expected to pick up as he participates in Summer Prospect Camps.