Film Dive: Top Offensive Lineman Part. III
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Here is the last segment of this three part series in which we are diving into some of the top offensive lineman across the state. Part II of this III part series can be found Here. 2024 Joseph Johnson,…
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Continue ReadingHere is the last segment of this three part series in which we are diving into some of the top offensive lineman across the state. Part II of this III part series can be found Here.
2024 Joseph Johnson, Glacier Peak HS
Johnson has an elite frame with long arms, terrific hip bend and ankle flexibility and is just scratching the surface of his potential at the offensive tackle position. On film, he impresses with an explosive first step and low pad level, especially for someone his size. Upon contact, he keeps good leverage and inside hand placement while driving defenders off the ball quickly and is able to block in space and sustain blocks against both defensive lineman and athletic linebackers. In pass protection, he has active feet with a strong base and can wash out speed rushers while also able to anchor down against bull rushes and post against any counter moves. Due to his raw athletic abilities and natural size and length, he should start to see FBS offers come his way sooner rather than later.
2023 Gregory Sikorski Gregory Sikorski 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Sumner | 2024 State WA , Sumner HS
Sikorski plays with a nasty streak and can kick inside at the next level and be very successful due to his natural size and strength in his lower body. When blocking in the box, he has good strength at the POA with active feet and a strong punch while keeping a good base and can finish blocks in the short area. Not just able to down and base block, he can pull from the tackle position if needed and get out of his stance quickly while also able to run in space and get a hat downfield on smaller defenders. He is technically sound in pass protection and not a lunger, but instead waits to use pass rushers momentum against them with violent hands and feet. He should see more offers roll in as we move through the Spring, and currently holds a Pac-12 offer from Oregon State.
2023 Issiah Smith, Archbishop Murphy HS
Smith is a very athletic interior mauler that excels on both sides of the ball and can play multiple positions at the next level. Offensively, he lines up at fullback at times and is a devastating blocker in the box while coming downhill quickly and blocking through his target. Displaying very impressive movement abilities and light feet, he can block in space when scraping to linebackers and sustains blocks well downfield. In college, he could very well find himself as a 0-3 tech plug with some pass rush abilities. His versatility, athleticism and overall explosion off the ball make him a very intriguing prospect to keep an eye on through this Spring and Summer.