High Expectations for Upstate OL
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It’s no secret that offensive success starts up front, and there’s a lot expected of talented OL in the Upstate area. Here’s a look at four ranked offensive linemen who will be crucial to their teams’ successes next year. Markee…
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Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that offensive success starts up front, and there’s a lot expected of talented OL in the Upstate area. Here’s a look at four ranked offensive linemen who will be crucial to their teams’ successes next year.
Markee Anderson Markee Anderson 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Dorman | 2023 State SC , Dorman: Anderson is one anchor for Dorman’s big, talented offensive line (see our entry below for the other), and at 6-4, 300 pounds he already has a fistful of offers from the top programs in the country, as he’s being courted by a number of SEC and ACC schools. Anderson is flexible, strong, and exceptionally quick for his size. He’s a good pass-blocker, but shines in the running game, where his strength and explosiveness set him apart.
DJ Geth DJ Geth 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Dorman | 2023 State SC , Dorman: Geth is massive, at 6-6 and 310 pounds. He’s also got exceptional feet, as evidenced by his play in the post for the Cavaliers’ outstanding basketball team. On the gridiron, he pass blocks well and he can pull, getting out in front of plays opening up room to run. He’s also got, as his former position coach said, “a little nasty to him”, finishing blocks way downfield with aggression. He jumped into the rankings in our last update, and his upside is huge.
Cam Johnson Cam Johnson 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Seneca | 2023 State SC , Seneca: Johnson is a good-looking player at 6-2, 295 pounds. He plays both guard and tackle for the Bobcats, and is quick enough to pull and strong enough to control edge rushers. He does a good job accounting for extra rushers as well as getting downfield on lead-blocks. Johnson has tremendous potential, and will do nothing but get better in his senior year.
Bryce Smith Bryce Smith 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Daniel | 2023 State SC , Daniel: All the 6-4, 275-pound Smith has done is to stand out on an offensive line that paved the way for one of the state’s most prolific offenses for the past two seasons, as well as keeping a clean pocket for the two-time Gatorade Player of the Year. A wrecking ball at guard, Smith is often tasked with getting to the second level to help spring big plays downfield for the Tigers. He does it well, and gets there with bad intentions.