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We’re staying in the 2024 class today and taking a look at the offensive line! These guys in this group have a ton of upside and check a lot of boxes. The classes in Indiana are only getting deeper by…
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Continue ReadingWe’re staying in the 2024 class today and taking a look at the offensive line! These guys in this group have a ton of upside and check a lot of boxes. The classes in Indiana are only getting deeper by the year and 2024 is going to be no different!
Abraham Ramirez – Carmel – OT – 6’5″ 310lbs
Ramirez is a very powerful dude who is still learning how to play football. This past season was his first year playing football. While there were definitely moments you could tell, he developed each week and by year’s end, was a totally different player. He’s still learning the nuances of playing OL and everything that comes with it. The footwork, the stance, the hand placement, and so on. You can tell in his early games he was very raw and was just trying to not make mistakes. As he got more comfortable, he began to be a people mover. In the running game, when he’s able to crash downhill he’s able to move his guy off the ball effortlessly. For a guy his size, Ramirez is decently nimble. He’s not someone who has really heavy feet and struggles to get them off the ground. In the passing game, he’s able to use his strength and power to redirect but if it’s a pass rusher with some skill, Ramirez can be beaten. I’d like to see him play with a lower center of gravity and keep his hands on the inside. Ramirez is listed at 310lbs, and for his weight, he feels slender, but in a good way. Some guys are all belly. Ramirez is proportional and has a frame that could easily bulk up to 350lbs of muscle. There are times he struggles against a speed rusher on the edge. I think if he’s coached up and taught how to gain proper depth to cut off that speed rusher, he’ll be just fine. There’s no doubt about it, Ramirez is raw and he’s got some work to do, but he’s picking up the position naturally, has the frame, the strength, and actively works to get better. He’s smart and does his job. If he’s able to develop some over the next 2 years, I anticipate Ramirez landing some offers. The upside is too good to ignore and multiple schools are going to take their shot at him
Roland Tremble – Mt. Vernon – G/C – 6’3″ 300lbs
Tremble moves all over on the interior of the line for Mt. Vernon but has found a home at Center. He’s got a nice snap of the ball and is able to get it to the QB every time on a line right at the chest. He’s not going to have a bad snap and snapping is something you can tell he’s spent a lot of time on. I will say, I do think his stance is a bit higher than I’d like. He’s 6’3″ and with his stance, shorter DTs are able to get underneath his pad level which has cost him reps from time to time. He also can get caught leaning forward a bit and stumble. If he’s able to lower the center of gravity and not lean forward in his stance, those issues should clean right up. Tremble has strong hands and once he latches onto a defender, he isn’t letting go. In the running game, Tremble’s got a nice first step and punch. He’s able to be used as a lead blocker and is decent in the pulling game. He doesn’t overshoot his landmark and is always going to do his job while not trying to do too much. In the passing game, he’s not as polished but is still decent. Tremble is able to set his feet and get his hands up. He’s not going to lose 1 on 1’s and is able to shift laterally when he needs to. Tremble is also a high motor kind of guy who isn’t going to loaf on any reps either. Over the next 2 seasons, if Tremble is able to keep developing, he’s someone that schools are going to be really excited about and he’s going to be able to sift through offers and pick the best one for himself.
Marvis Nall – Warren Central – G/T – 6’1″ 300lbs
Nall is a big dude and the potential is clear when you watch him. He lines up on the inside of the line and is able to shift around when they ask him to. He’s able to snap the ball without an issue as well. He typically starts at Guard and is the most comfortable there. In the running game, he’s able to get off the ball quickly for a guy his size. He’s agile enough to get to his guy on the second level and make the block. He’s good on his feet and doesn’t get caught on his heels. He understands how to use his feet and keep them moving while staying off the heels. Nall is able to move his guy back, keeps his hands on the inside, and drives his guy into the ground. In the passing game, he’s a bit rawer. Sometimes he struggles against speed rushers if they’re really fast off the ball. His frame is nice and could easily add muscle and he’d become a bigger force. When he’s on the move, he’s going to hit the defender and let them know it wasn’t a good idea to be in his way. He gets a full head of steam rather quickly which only makes that hit even worse for the defender. Nall checks a ton of boxes but could use some cleaning up in some areas. If he’s able to develop and put the work in, the upside is there and he’ll have a ton of offers.
Jordan King Jordan King 6'4" | 310 lbs | OL North Side | 2024 State IN – North Side – T/G – 6’4″ 310lbs
King is a violent people mover. He’s a ton of fun to watch because it looks like he takes each rep personally. He likes to throw his guy on the ground and then slams himself on top of them just to make sure they aren’t getting back up until the next play. King has really violent hands and packs an incredible punch. His frame is rather well built and while he could add some muscle, it’s not a major need right now. He’s slender but strong and still thick. He’s a really good athlete who is just as good on the move as he is at staying home and blocking. When they have him pull or be a lead blocker, he’s got the speed and agility to get downfield and then still violently block his guy. In the running game, when he’s not on the move, he’s able to get downhill and open up the lane. After the play, he’ll get up and go do it again on the next play. He’s able to reach gaps that you wouldn’t expect him to and his length frustrates defenders when he’s got his arms on them but they can’t reach him. In the passing game, he’s got decent feet and keeps them moving. He won’t be caught on the heels of his feet and get blown back either. He keeps his hands inside and won’t get caught holding very often, if ever. For someone as big and as strong as King is, his athleticism is very clear and the upside is as high as he wants it to be. Over the next 2 seasons, if King can develop, he’s going to be 1 of the better OL recruits in the state.
Abraham Victoriano – North Daviess – G/T – 6’2″ 250lbs
Victoriano isn’t the biggest player but for his size and weight, he’s rather naturally strong. He’s a gritty player who is going to fight each rep like his life depends on it. As the season went on, you could see the development and the light really begin to click. When the game started to slow down for him is when he really started to make his presence known. In the running game, Victoriano is able to get off the ball rather quickly and get downhill immediately. He’s going to make the block and drive him backward while keeping the angle the same to clear the hole. North Daviess likes to get him on the move and be the lead blocker. When he’s clearing the way is when he’s at his best. In the passing game, there are times he tends to lean forward a bit too much which affects his balance. I also think he can get caught flat-footed from time to time as well. Both are minor things, but if he’s able to clean those 2 things up a lot of things will follow suit. I would also like to see him put some weight on over the next 2 years. He’s a bit on the lighter side and if he’s able to add some muscle and weight, it’ll continue to help make him a more rounded player. By the time he graduates, I see Victoriano ending up with a handful of offers at both Guard and Tackle. I can see him being successful at both spots at the collegiate level so it’s likely he’ll be able to pick which position he wants to play.