Virginia’s Top Senior Offensive Line Stock Risers

<!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia churns out a wide array of talent each year &amp; the 2023 class is no different. Today, we're taking a look at the offensive line room and which guys could see their stock rise this fall. These young men all have varying skill sets, but each prospect features a ton of potential. I think these guys are going to put together an impressive senior tape, and their offer list will grow following the season. With that being said, here's who to watch for! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='128266' first='Caleb' last='Nitta'], 6'2" 270, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/team/v2/7054">Tuscarora</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Keeps his eyes up on zone double teams, coming off when need be to make blocks at the second level.</li><li>Always looking for extra work as a pass protector.</li><li>Plays with good leverage, exploding off the football with a low pad level.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='127634' first='Ayden' last='Conley'], 6'4" 315, Christiansburg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Pure size can be overwhelming for high school defenders.</li><li>Shows solid body control when blocking at the second level.</li><li>Moves fairly well for a man his size.</li><li>Can get his second step in the ground in an instant.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='127633' first='Tyler' last='Nix'], 6'2" 285, Brentsville District</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A more than capable puller who looks to bury his opponent. </li><li>Plays with good forward body lean and plenty of knee drive.</li><li>Has a bit of an edge to him on the field.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Evan Stanley, 6'1" 270, Loudoun County</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Hands stun defenders in their tracks.</li><li>Is an extremely effective blocker out in space.</li><li>Has a strong anchor that allows him to sit and provide little movement against bull rushes.</li><li>Has shown an uncanny ability to easily block back on three techniques.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='128258' first='Maddox' last='Radcliffe'], 6'1" 275, Patrick Henry-Ashland</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Can create instant vertical displacement off the snap.</li><li>Double teams stay hip to hip and give down linemen little to no chance to make a play.</li><li>Is constantly blocking through the whistle.</li><li>Can play all three spots on the offensive line.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brayden DeMasi, 6'5" 275, Blacksburg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has a really intriguing mixture of size and footwork.</li><li>Knees are constantly churning on run blocks, leading to a bunch of knockdowns &amp; pancakes. </li><li>He shows a clean vertical set as a pass protector to go with tight hands.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='128257' first='Chase' last='Rollins'], 6'5" 255, Orange County</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Is an effortless mover when working up to the second level.</li><li>Is a bit raw but has a ton of tools that can be developed over time.</li><li>His ability to redirect against countermoves is fantastic.</li><li>He's quite twitchy for a big man and will surprise defenders with his quickness.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->