2024 Grinders On the Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teams that can grind down an opposing defensive line while protecting their quarterback will likely win games. Today, we will spend some time looking at a group of junior offensive linemen who are capable of checking both those boxes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='189132' first='Jordan' last='King'], 6'4, 310 pounds, Fort Wayne North Side</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='189132' first='Jordan' last='King'] is a physically imposing prospect who can play both tackle and guard. King uses that large frame to full effect by frequently overpowering opponents. King is a mauler who leaves his opponents on the ground on a regular basis. King uses that ability to open up big running lanes. He moves across the line well. [player_tooltip player_id='189132' first='Jordan' last='King'] will be a huge part of North Side's offense as they try to challenge for a Summit Athletic Conference title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='109624' first='Ian' last='Moore'], 6'6, 290 pounds, New Palestine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='109624' first='Ian' last='Moore'] is a dominant right tackle for the New Palestine Dragons. Moore takes good angles on his run blocks, and he can pin down defensive linemen. Moore is excellent in pass protection. He uses his hands well to keep the defensive end at bay. Moore can also slide inside and play guard. Further underscoring Moore's versatility is the fact that he can also impact the game as a nose tackle. As a junior, Moore recorded 27 total tackles with 13 of those being solo tackles. He added a pair of tackles-for-loss and one fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='254590' first='Jackson' last='Buis'], 6'3, 290 pounds, Greencastle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='254590' first='Jackson' last='Buis'] is a rugged left guard for Greencastle. Buis can pull across to the other side of the line and take on a defensive tackle or all the way across and occupy that edge run defender. Buis has good power. Buis is solid in the pass protection portion of the game as well. He uses hands well and frustrates the defensive tackle. Buis' tape is replete with instances of him leaving defenders on the playing surface.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='345329' first='Noah' last='M Schneider'], 6'2, 275 pounds, East Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='345329' first='Noah' last='M Schneider'] is a reliable left guard for East Central. Schneider utilizes outstanding technique throughout the play. He keeps a good low base and maintains leverage for the entire block. On run blocks, Schneider does well getting to the second level and blocking one of the linebackers. Schneider moves nicely to his right side. [player_tooltip player_id='345329' first='Noah' last='M Schneider'] will be looking to impose his will on the game in 2022.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='322401' first='Zachury' last='Wurm'], 6'3, 250 pounds, Adams Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='322401' first='Zachury' last='Wurm'] leads the way for an outstanding Adams Central running-game. Wurm typically plies his trade at right tackle, but he can move over to left tackle to fill any needs at that position. Wurm has outstanding mobility, both when it comes to getting outside and pulling across. Wurm does a good job of either sealing off defenders at the point-of-attack or making them take bad angles. Wurm does a good job of pinning edge defenders inside. To sum it up, [player_tooltip player_id='322401' first='Zachury' last='Wurm'] is the ideal lead blocker.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->