Class of 2024: Top OL
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With 22 Offensive Linemen on the class of 2024 rankings, it is easy to see that there is a lot of talent at the position. Here are six excellent Offensive Linemen to keep an eye on. Luke Hamilton OH #1…
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Continue ReadingWith 22 Offensive Linemen on the class of 2024 rankings, it is easy to see that there is a lot of talent at the position. Here are six excellent Offensive Linemen to keep an eye on.
This season, Luke helped the Avon Eagles to a 12-win season, advance to the 4th round of the playoffs and average 39.6 points per game. He plays as a RG and RT. While run blocking, he is quick off the ball and uses his very good use of hands and generates good movement at the point of attack against the DT with his elite play strength. He exhibits quality physical toughness as he finishes the block to the ground with ease. In pass pro, he anchors well against the power rush with his leverage, use of hands and play strength as he gives the QB a clean pocket to operate from.
This season, Ben helped the St. Edward Eagles to a 15-win season, average 33 points per game and win a second consecutive Division I State Championship. He plays as a RT. When run blocking, he fires out low and uses his excellent play strength to drive the DE out of the play creating a lane for the RB. He shows great physical toughness as he finishes the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he plays with a good, wide base and keeps his feet moving. He does a great job of staying with the DE as he keeps the QB clean.
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This season, Tommy helped the Hudson Explorers to a 13-win season, advance to the 4th round of the playoffs and average 28.4 points per game. He plays as a LT. When run blocking, he takes a quick first step and gets his hat across the face of the DE before winning the outside shoulder and sealing him off on a zone block with his great combination of athleticism and play strength. In pass pro, he sets up vertically and is very strong at the point of attack as he uses his good play strength and use of hands to anchor and negate the progress of the DE while maintaining a good distance between himself and the QB as he protects the blindside.
This season, Mark helped the Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish to a 15-win season, average 40.4 points per game and a victory in the Division II State Championship game. He plays as a RG. While run blocking, he shows very good lateral quickness and agility while pulling on trap/power runs before using his excellent play strength to easily overpower LB on the perimeter or in the hole before finishing the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he sets up quickly while playing at a good base. he keeps his feet constantly moving and effectively uses his great play strength to prevent the DT from penetrating the LOS.
This season, Deontae and his twin brother Devontae helped St. Edward win a 2nd straight Division I State Championship. He plays as a LT. When run blocking, he uses his very good play strength and hand use to drive the DE several yards off the ball as he creates a big hole for the RB. He plays until the whistle and finishes the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he wins battles with his hands inside and uses his quality play strength to anchor with ease as he helps maintain a clean pocket for the QB.
Devontae plays as a LG. When run blocking, he takes a quick first step laterally before latching on and generates excellent movement at the point of attack against the DT with his very good play strength and foot drive. He does a great job of finishing the block to the ground. In pass pro, he shows very good flexibility and wins easily against the DT with his play strength and leverage as he anchors and keeps the pocket clean.