Virginia’s Top 2025 & 2026 Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back in Virginia looking at some of the top freshmen and sophomore offensive linemen the state has to offer. It's early in these youngsters' careers, but these guys have been impressive on film and displayed a ton of potential. Some of them have already begun to pick up FBS offers, while others are still awaiting that coveted call. They're only going to continue to develop and become better ball players over the next few years &amp; I can't wait to follow from afar. </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='193648' first='Shimyael' last='Holt'], 6'3" 280, Lakeland</em></strong>,<strong><em> SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Can get out and block in space.</li><li>Shows strong hands and a physical mentality at the point of attack.</li><li>Is a natural knee-bender that plays with good leverage.</li><li>Projects as a guard at the next level.</li><li>Has strong footwork and adequate body position in pass protection.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='358202' first='Jaylen' last='Gilchrist'], 6'4" 280, Salem</em></strong>, <strong><em>SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Eyes stay up to pass off twists and stunts.</li><li>Raw, but plays with an edge to him.</li><li>Sits back in his vertical set with his chest up ready to strike.</li><li>Shows patient hands that stay compact and won't cause him to lunge at rushers.</li><li>A ton of god-given play strength on tape.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='499649' first='Carter' last='Stallard'], 6'8" 315, Christiansburg, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Rolls his hips and punches on a rise.</li><li>Stays hip-to-hip with his double-team partner.</li><li>Drives his double team up to the second level and will peel off &amp; work to his assigned linebacker.</li><li>Has a ton of force behind his down blocks.</li><li>Size is overwhelming for high school defensive linemen.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='402760' first='Darius' last='Gray'], 6'4" 280, St. Christopher's, FR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Moves well for a big man.</li><li>Feet keep churning on contact.</li><li>Resets his hands if initial placement is outside the breastplate. </li><li>A violent puller that looks to smack defenders.</li><li>Has a ton of athleticism that will continue to be developed over the next three seasons and beyond.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='358205' first='Daron' last='Thompson'], 6'2" 250, Life Christian Academy, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A constant finisher on film.</li><li>Looks for work in pass pro if no threat comes his way.</li><li>A strong anchor allows for him to sit back against a bullrush.</li><li>Has a nasty side that will come out at times.</li><li>Plays with a heavy inside hand in pass protection.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='193646' first='Brady' last='McIntyre'], 6'4" 320, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/team/v2/197684">Mechanicsville</a>, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Size creates major issues for defenders taking on a down block. </li><li>Base stays wide as he transitions into the drive phase of his blocks.</li><li>Has a pretty good motor for a big man.</li><li>Displayed solid body control working blocks at the second level.</li><li>Calm feet and outstanding composure as a pass protector</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->