Offensive Maulers: Greater San Joaquin Region

Photo: Dylan Gulseth Photos

Paul Gregorian June 2, 2022 @ 10:59 AM

2024 [player_tooltip player_id="273609" first="Jeremiah" last="Singleton"], Stagg HS Singleton is one of the top rising Junior offensive lineman across the valley and had a stellar Sophomore campaign for Stagg in 2021. He is a interior mauler that should find a home inside at the next level, is strong at the point of attack in finishes blocks while able to block in space and combo to the second level. He takes good angles to defenders while showing a strong initial punch and is able to finish blocks downfield. Still developing in pass protection he does have good lateral movement and a solid punch against power rushers.   2023 Jacob Rauch, Escalon HS Rauch is a still developing lineman but has notable size for the next level. Out of his stance, he is effective in the short area when down blocking and wins at the point of attack due to his pure size and ability to finish. Although still developing and very raw, he is a very intriguing prospect at the next level and will only continue to grow and develop over the next few years as he gets stronger and works on movement abilities.   2023 Jayden Smith, McNair HS Smith is a very athletic offensive line prospect that moves well for his size, is light on his feet and excels in pass protection due to a heavy use of hands, strong punch and strong base at the point of attack. He has an explosive first step out of his stance and is a very effective vertical blocker that can finish off defenders and plays with good toughness and a nasty streak. At 6’3 and some change, he is another very intriguing interior prospect at the next level that colleges should note going into the 2022 season.   2023 Dylan Gulseth, Manteca HS Gulseth is very athletic for his size and gets out to block in space quickly while very light on his feet in the open field. He is strong at the POA and consistently finishes blocks at the first level while athletic enough to open pull and trap inside players with maximum contact and explosion through the block. Leading the way for one of the most dominating rushing attacks in all of Northern California, his size, strength and frame project him as a athletic guard or center at the next level. Through his Senior season, he should see college interest come his way as he is a top offensive lineman across the central valley.