2023 Class Superlatives: OL

The OL is the least glamorized position in, arguably, all of the sports. The big athletes up front paved the way for the more valuable and glamourized positions to put in work. So here’s to showing some love to the big boys upfront. Here are the 2023 OL superlatives. <strong>Best Zone Run Blocker: [player_tooltip player_id="146671" first="Chase" last="Bisontis"], Don Bosco</strong> PrepRedzone’s second-ranked overall player, Bisontis is undoubtedly the best offensive lineman in this class. Where he specifically excels and sets himself apart is his blocking at the point of attacks on zone runs.  He has great lateral quickness and agility taking his initial step zone-read step and firing off the ball low with force displacing most of the defensive lineman he lines up against. After solidifying the initial point of attack he can climb the second level and destroy linebackers and defensive backs. He has beautiful technique and can execute any run scheme. Here is an example of him executing a reach block sealing the end to help create a touchdown: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">[player_tooltip player_id="146671" first="Chase" last="Bisontis"] helps lead the way for a touchdown run that extends Don Bosco Prep’s lead to 28-7 in the fourth quarter. <a href="https://t.co/6Swr1o7ZT7">pic.twitter.com/6Swr1o7ZT7</a></p> — Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dan_Hope/status/1444108776991334400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>Best At The Point Of Attack: [player_tooltip player_id="146673" first="Eric" last="King"], Saint Peter’s Prep</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="146673" first="Eric" last="King"] is what many people describe as a road grader. If the run play is going to his side you can almost ensure there will be space for the running back to utilize. He is a big physical right tackle who can get off the ball and block with intense power. He’s great at using his hands and is strong in one on one situations. If he’s blocking for you, play side, expect a lot of yardage and space to be gained. <strong>Best Levarage: [player_tooltip player_id="146674" first="Chris" last="Moreno"], Don Bosco</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="146674" first="Chris" last="Moreno"] is a very underrated lineman in this class. He is very consistent and has no major weakness in his game. What stands out is his ability to play with consistent leverage in many facets. From blocking on the move to being an effective anchor on bull rushes his  pad level and leverage are the most consistent of any lineman in this class. [player_tooltip player_id="146674" first="Chris" last="Moreno"] earns this superlative because he’s the model of consistency at the position. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just got some clips from the UA Camp! <a href="https://twitter.com/DBP_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DBP_Football</a> <a href="https://t.co/2LeVUCWecc">pic.twitter.com/2LeVUCWecc</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="146674" first="Chris" last="Moreno"] (@ChrisMoDB51) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMoDB51/status/1391069354398306307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>Best Blocker On The Move: [player_tooltip player_id="181902" first="Hunter" last="Seubert"], Watchung Hills</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="181902" first="Hunter" last="Seubert"] has the best movement skills of any OL in this class whether it’s blocking on the second level or blocking out on screens. He doubles as a standout defensive lineman and the one quality that stands out his uncanny quickness for the position. He has solid footspeed and shows this while pulling. He does an excellent job of locating defensive players in space and is able to block with good leverage. Seubert’s movement skills as a blocker are second to none in this class. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">2023 DT [player_tooltip player_id="181902" first="Hunter" last="Seubert"] (<a href="https://twitter.com/HunterSeubert1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HunterSeubert1</a>) is still available! 🚨</p> 🏫 Watchung Hills Regional HS (NJ) 👤 6’0” 260lbs Profile: <a href="https://t.co/eF3n1kgYCT">https://t.co/eF3n1kgYCT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Es5BIcSfv9">pic.twitter.com/Es5BIcSfv9</a> — Expo Recruits (@ExpoRecruits) <a href="https://twitter.com/ExpoRecruits/status/1487437358937030657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> &nbsp; <strong>Best Pass Protector: [player_tooltip player_id="321763" first="Anthony" last="Aviles"], Depaul Catholic </strong> At 6’4 275 [player_tooltip player_id="321763" first="Anthony" last="Aviles"] is a mountain of a young man. He is a solid pass protector and has some god-given gifts that help him win in one on one situations. First off he has great technique and fundamentals. He is very good at using his hands and on tape, you notice his freakishly long arms. He uses his length to keep defenders out of his chest and also to lockout and gain great extension and separation between him and defensive ends. He doesn’t have the best footspeed but if he gets his hands on you the rep is just about over. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the working HUDL LINK: <a href="https://t.co/46HTq7lNhN">https://t.co/46HTq7lNhN</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="321763" first="Anthony" last="Aviles"] (@BigAnt_72) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigAnt_72/status/1471580957400567810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>Best Gap Run Blocker: [player_tooltip player_id="321803" first="Ronnie" last="McNulty"], Nottingham </strong> When it comes to gap runs Ryan McNulty excels in these situations. He’s really good at blocking in one on one situations. He plays with great leverage and the shows ability to use his hands effectively to get great leg drive to move defenders against their will. He also is great at blocking in tandem on double teams and also able to peel up and locate blockers on the second level. Shows great awareness and leverage when pulling and blocking on the move. He finishes blocks and is a very aggressive player. McNulty earns the best blocker on gap schemes because can execute all aspects effectively. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">[player_tooltip player_id="321803" first="Ronnie" last="McNulty"] ,C/O 23 Nottingham High school 6’3 270 OL First Team All Area First Team All conference 3.0 GPA<a href="https://twitter.com/hs_mercer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hs_mercer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Zimma94?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Zimma94</a><a href="https://t.co/xllpAa5z0Q">https://t.co/xllpAa5z0Q</a></p> — [player_tooltip player_id="321803" first="Ronnie" last="McNulty"] ‘23 OL (@ronniemcnulty) <a href="https://twitter.com/ronniemcnulty/status/1490786836616290310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> &nbsp;