The OL Lab: Chicago 2024 Offensive Linemen to Watch For

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chicago has always been a Midwest hot bed for recruiting, with multiple major P5 programs, D2, D3, NAIA, etc., within hours of the windy city. I will be taking a deep look at our unsung heroes of the trenches focusing on line play as a whole and looking at young promising o-linemen. Here are a few guys who stood out to me on film. I will be exploring more as we head into the state playoffs! Offensive Line is a very intricate position and truly a position of failure. Here are some guys who I believe have bright futures and have been putting good things on film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Just a few top inner city O-Linemen whose film stood out! Keep your eyes out for these Guys! More to Come</strong>!</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>Rahfeeq Katumbusi 6'3" 300lbs</strong> <strong>Chicago Mount Carmel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big tough &amp; Nasty-Big Smooth!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with great pad level and finishes blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with solid overall technique definitely has a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the anchors for the Carvan's offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Body control and stability will be his key to becoming top dog of this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15653220/Rahfeeq-Katumbusi/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15653220/Rahfeeq-Katumbusi/highlights</a></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>[player_tooltip player_id='299440' first='Sean' last='Goodrum'] 6'2" 300 lbs- Simeon Career Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Heavy Handed bully! Plays the game the right way, Angry!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Accelerates through contact at 2nd level, is athletic pulling to next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays DL as well but I think his future is with the "good guys".</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the top dogs up front for the undefeated Simeon Wolverines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing with better overall knee bend will take his game to next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14750516/Sean-Goodrum/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14750516/Sean-Goodrum/highlights</a>.</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>[player_tooltip player_id='299499' first='Marshawn' last='Starks'] 6'4" 300lbs- Simeon Career Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big long frame! Looks every bit of a future FBS prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic and very light on his feet does very well blocking in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tremendously high ceiling with his natural tools he has.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-With an offseason of solid work I think he can be special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17726268/Marshawn-Starks">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17726268/Marshawn-Stark</a></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>Brady Courtney 6'3" 250lbs St. Rita High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough and gritty, exactly what I would expect from a Rita linemen playing off of 79th street.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great footwork and pad level run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes through the whistle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays under control and with great savvy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Needs to improve overall flexibility to become elite! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16133140/Brady-Courtney/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16133140/Brady-Courtney/highlights</a></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>[player_tooltip player_id='354133' first='Kwan' last='Johnson'] 6'4" 290lbs Eisenhower High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big long and aggressive player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well and does not shy away from contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great footwork and length on pass pro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big Upside should gain alot of attention this camp season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15268884/kwan-johnson/highlights">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15268884/kwan-johnson/highlights</a></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>Will be highlighting O-Line play across the nation stay tuned as I will be introducing you to top dogs, sleepers and giving evals on some of our next future stars! Keep working young bulls and keep grinding for your dreams. For more information please follow me @CoachLA73. @TheOlinelab and follow us @prepredzone for all your latest news in high school and youth sports.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->