Elite Football Combine: MO 2023 offensive-defensive linemen
The Elite Football Combine is one of the top events in Missouri every year and this year’s event, held on March 12 at the Lou Fusz indoor facility in Earth City, did not disappoint. We will be taking a look…
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Continue ReadingThe Elite Football Combine is one of the top events in Missouri every year and this year’s event, held on March 12 at the Lou Fusz indoor facility in Earth City, did not disappoint.
We will be taking a look at some the top performers at the event divided by class year, positions and home state, and listed alphabetically. For more Combine coverage, please check out the links at the bottom of the page.
NOTE: We are combining the offensive linemen and defensive linemen into one report because of the lack of 2023 offensive linemen from Missouri who participated in the Combine.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Paul Young Paul Young 6'3" | 355 lbs | OL Winnetonka | 2023 State MO , Winnetonka
Young measured in at 6-feet and 2 3/4 inches and 355 pounds, making him one of the biggest linemen at the Combine. Winnetonka’s left tackle, rated as the No. 7 offensive lineman in Missouri in the Class of 2023 and No. 53 prospect overall, is big and physical but will likely shift inside to guard at the next level.
At the Combine, Young recorded a powerball toss of 39 feet 4 inches that was among the better throws on the day. He also recorded a broad jump of 7 feet and a vertical leap of 18 inches.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Ethan Bailey Ethan Bailey 6'4" | 315 lbs | DL East Buchanan | 2023 MO , East Buchanan
Bailey, who measured in at 6-4 and 312 pounds, was a first-team all-state selection in Class 1 after helping East Buchanan win the Missouri state championship. He’s a big defensive tackle with a lot of potential.
At the Combine, Bailey ran the 40 in 5.46 seconds and the pro-agility in 5.13. He recorded a powerball toss of 29-4, a broad jump of 8-feet and a vertical leap of 19 inches.
Wayne Bailey III Wayne Bailey III 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL Raytown | 2023 MO , Raytown
Bailey, whose junior season highlights below feature him playing guard, was listed as a defensive lineman at the Combine. He measured in at 6-0 and 275 pounds, recorded a powerball toss of 40-11, a vertical leap of 23 inches and a broad jump of 7-8.
Alex Bray Alex Bray 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Marquette | 2023 State MO , Marquette
Bray was one of the top performers at the Combine and is one of the most underrated prospects in Missouri as an edge rusher with size, speed and strength.
He measured in at 6-4 and 239 pounds and ran the 40 in 4.73 seconds and finished the pro-agility in 4 seconds. He recorded a powerball toss of 41-8, a broad jump of 9-10 and a vertical of 29 1/2 inches. His pro-agility and powerball marks were among the best at the Combine.
Bray racked up 64 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and nine sacks during his junior season. He picked up his first Division I offer, from Eastern Michigan, in late January.
George Gaston George Gaston 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Marquette | 2023 State MO , Marquette
Gaston was not a prospect we were familiar with before the Combine, but he showed he’s a prospect to keep an eye on and that he and his teammate Bray will be a handful for opposing offenses this fall.
After measuring in at 6-4 and 238 pounds, Gaston ran the 40 in 5.14, recorded a powerball toss of 42-5, a vertical leap of 27 inches and a broad jump of 8-11.
Gaston was credited with 41 tackles, nine sacks and eight tackles for loss as a junior.
Mark Hensley Mark Hensley 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Washington | 2023 State MO , Washington
Hensley, who measured in at 6-3 and 253 pounds, ran the 40 in 5.09 seconds and recorded a pro-agility time of 4.53 seconds. He recorded a powerball toss of 40-8, a vertical leap of 24 inches and a broad jump of 8 feet.
He picked up his first Division I scholarship offer from Southeast Missouri State in late February.
Andrew Link Andrew Link 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Kickapoo | 2023 State MO , Kickapoo
Link, a standout edge rusher who also plays tight end, measured in at 6-3 1/2 and 232 pounds. He recorded a powerball toss of 39-6, a broad jump of 9 feet and a vertical leap of 25 inches.
Tony Terry Jr., Jackson
One of the top overall prospects at the Combine, Terry measured in at 6-3 1/2 and 233 pounds.
Terry’s broad jump (10-feet 2-inches) and vertical (33 inches) ranked among the top marks at the Combine. He also recorded a 4.8 40-yard dash.
Terry has received early scholarship offers from Southeast Missouri State, New Mexico State, Utah State, Central Michigan, Western Illinois and Kansas State.
Tre Wince Tre Wince 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Marquette | 2023 State MO , Marquette
Wince, who also plays offensive line, measured in at 6-2 and 247 pounds.
He recorded a powerball toss of 36-2, a broad jump of 7-2 and a vertical leap of 24 inches.
Elite Football Combine Coverage
Class of 2023: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive/Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs