Week 5: Top OL Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I continue this series of articles for week 5 highlighting top performances by position each week, I wanted to say there are MANY other offensive lineman who could be put on this list. I am listing the players who's stat line stood out, who people recommended but most importantly, ONLY players who either I watched live or was able to watch highlights from their specific game. For the best chance to be featured, send me your weekly film on twitter. My handle is “@DevinRecord”, please don't have any hard feelings if you weren't included.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_634f5d1d2fa27","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["414282"],"_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":"Ryan is an absolute stud on the offensive line. He has already been named 1st team all-league SPSL 2A and, to me, is poised for another all-league selection after a phenomenal year this season. The Enumclaw guard is extremely strong and it shows often when he's pushing back the defensive lineman off his feet. Ryan's feet are always moving forward, leading to many pancakes. Against Steilacoom he created holes for his running backs all night long and protected his quarterback very well. He's going to be a top offensive lineman in the state next year as a senior.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["155586"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"I could easily mention Danny every single week. He plays outstanding each and every week protecting his quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='115343' first='Jake' last='Schakel'] consistently. Week 5 against South Kitsap was no different. Meade showed off his strength, agility, and athleticism all night long. His play on the field has showed everyone he's a top offensive lineman in the 2023 class and deserves more looks from college coaches. He held blocks extremely well in week 5, being able to keep the defensive lineman in front of him and control him with ease. His footwork is what stands out to me weekly, he's always able to keep in position and move his feet well to stay balanced. He's one of my favorite offensive lineman to watch.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Tyler Blevins","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Yelm HS","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Tyler has a big frame, standing 6'5u0022 and weighing roughly 270 pounds. 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He's just a sophomore, but Jojo plays extremely intelligent and strong. His footwork is good, as he is always keeping them moving to stay balanced. His hand-placement against O'Dea HS was excellent. He kept them in and right in the perfect spot to be able to push the defensive lineman off his toes. He finishes all his blocks to the whistle, which is something every offensive lineman should do every play. 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