Offensive Linemen Analysis: Midseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are past the midway point of the 2022 season. With five weeks down, it is time to check in on several of the top OL prospects from across the '23-'26 graduating classes. I went through the rankings of every Class, picked out at least one athlete that I haven't reviewed the film of this season, and am going to do just that today. I did this same thing after Week 2, and we will do it again in a couple weeks. Today's group of seven is a special one. Let's get into it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_632cccd5bedea","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["300762"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6'5u0022 280 lbs senior lineman looks, and plays the part of a D1 offensive lineman. Zack has devastating, unfair power. His initial punches are more than enough to send defenders into the dirt. His hands are firmly in the argument for heaviest in his recruiting class. Mlsna makes it look easy to move his big frame laterally, and when attacking the second level. There is so much raw potential in the standout LT. 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The most noticeable jump is in his body control. Last year he was a big body that would get caught reaching or overextending. That has drastically improved. Now, we see a lineman who is patient, moves his feet, and doesn't rely too much on his length to initiate contact. That body control has maximized his strength. He is able to get defenders in close, and drive them off the ball or down the line. Hewston has earned multiple D2 offers, and a D1 offer from South Dakota. 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The 6'3u0022 245 lbs lineman is an impressive run blocker. He fires out of his stance with impressive burst. That burst gets him on his defender before they can make a move to avoid or gain separation. Once he clamps on Blake does a great job of keeping a wide base and drives them out of the gap. Dietzen is also a very impactful player in the pulling game. He gets to the trap man and clears him out before they realize it was a trap. Blake will make a solid rise in the rankings from his current Watch List position. Check this kid out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_632cde3ebedf0","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12941676/6325dcc5dfd97106449cdfdb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_632ccb06bede7","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405482"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6'5'' 230 lbs LT is an intriguing prospect. 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