4A All State Team: Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4A Class is full of talent along the offensive line, so it was hard to choose who would make it. Let's take a look at the big guys up front that made our All State team for Prep Redzone Utah....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Tackle: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406915' first='Jake' last='Alles'], Ridgeline HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarterback Nate Dahle was one of the top leaders in passing yards in the 4A Class due to the solid play of the Riverhawk's Offensive line. One of the them is [player_tooltip player_id='406915' first='Jake' last='Alles'] who is a athletic player with good bend, burst and balance in his stance. Sets his base and gives initial contact while keeping his feet and balance in pass protection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Guard: </strong>Easton Hammond, Ridgeline HS Fr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='406915' first='Jake' last='Alles'] was in good company this season along the left side of the Offensive line with Easton Hammond. He's a physical player with good bend and burst in his stance. Shows good explosion off the ball bringing his feet, leg drive and strength to drive defenders off the ball. Good in line blocking being able to trap block on inside runs and pull to kick out or lead through on outside runs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Center:</strong> Jacob Zarate, Crimson Cliff HS Jr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steele Barben put up impressive numbers this season thanks to a offensive line that was anchored by Jacob Zarate. He's a tough physical player with good explosion off the ball as a run blocker showing strength and leg drive. Good in line blocking ability to pull and kick out or lead through on run plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Guard:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='406913' first='Nikolas' last='Tolbert'], Mountain Crest HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarterback Casey Croft and Halfback Carson Olsen both had productive seasons thanks to the offensive line play led by [player_tooltip player_id='406913' first='Nikolas' last='Tolbert']. He's a tough physical player with good explosion off the ball as a run blocker showing strength, hip roll, and leg drive to drive defenders off the ball. Good run blocking on the move cutting off linebackers and making open field blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Tackle: </strong>Stewart Taufa, Desert Hills HS So. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">Taufa was part of an offensive line that helped the Thunder win the 4A State Championship. He's a physical athletic player with good bend and balance in his stance. Good explosion off the ball as a run blocker with leg drive, strength and roll his hips to drive defenders off the ball. Good run blocking on the move cutting off linebackers and making open field blocks. Good in line blocking being able to pull and trap block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honorable Mention: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kayden Kreci, Snow Canyon HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiden Hatch, Dixie HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taysen Anderson, Mountain Crest HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eric Allen, Green Canyon HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='406985' first='Corbin' last='Workman'], Pine View HS Jr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='454502' first='Camden' last='Smith'], Pine View HS Jr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mahonri Tonumaipea, Hurricane HS Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->