Prep Redzone WI Showcase: Best of the Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was very excited by the talent in the trenches at the PRZ WI Showcase in Oak Creek, WI. Our next couple articles on PRZ WI are going to be looking at those standouts. We start on the offensive side of the ball with the offensive linemen. The big fellas that proved they have the size and traits needed to play the position at the next level. It was a group that gave us a look towards the future as it was led by multiple athletes to know in the Class of 2024. Let's dive into the best of the talented bunch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["195880"],"_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":"An underclassman who is already a PRZ WI Showcase veteran is the 6'1u0022 260 lbs sophomore. Barker attended the Spring Showcase earlier this year. The young man has made some nice strides in his play along the interior of the OL since then, and came away as a top performer of the position this time around. I liked watching Logan in the drill work portion as I made my rounds from group to group. He was really taking in the coaching and putting what he was shown into action. Looking at the jump he made between showcases, Barker had to learn a new offense and blocking scheme this season. It was a year of learning for Barker, and seeing the growth tells me he is a coachable kid. I think he has a solid chance of making the jump to Friday nights next fall at one of the guard positions. With eight months to work before then, Logan could make another nice improvement to his overall game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c26453"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["526514"],"_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":"An athlete new to my radar after the Showcase was the sophomore guards out of Waterford. The 6'2' 275 lbs lineman has some solid trait building blocks to build off of as he becomes an upperclassman. The trait that stood out most was his strength. To play along the interior you need to prove you can be stout in pass protection, and be able to walk the biggest defenders off the line in the run game. I came away impressed with that stoutness in pass protection on Saturday. Robby was able to get his hands on quickly, gain control while sinking his hips, and then mirror the defender as he tried to get around him because he couldn't get through him. We saw those same wins over and over from the two way All Conference athlete. Robby made himself an athlete to know going forward. I'm excited to see how dominant he can become as he further develops his technique from his feet to his hands.rnrnThe most exciting part is that after coming away impressed with Robby at the Showcase I went to his 2022 film. You see these same traits in game action. A strong upper body, solid lateral agility, and a stout anchor. I will have my eyes on Robby going forward, and I'm excited to get him added to the 2025 Rankings.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c26531"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533159"],"_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":"Here is an under the radar talent that has a lot of potential to tap into still. Brayden has excellent size and length for the OL position, and he used both to dominate DL at the Showcase. Brayden's length also allowed him to recover if he got beat. The long athlete was able to get his hands on defenders and steer them well past the QB at the Showcase. Those hands naturally have solid weight to them. Brayden didn't have to wind up his punch to redirect the linemen on their pass rush.rnrnI always go back to the film to watch the linemen when they stand out at the camps, and Seabrooks impressed me. I believe he might best fit at guard at the next level. There he can rely on his strength to win more than anything else. That strength stands out on tape as much as it did at the Showcase. Brayden was bulldozing defenders out of the way in the run game and throwing them to the ground every chance he got. Keep an eye on the junior OL.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c26600"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533036"],"_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":"An out of state athlete who impressed me every rep I watched was the Leo Catholic OG from Chicago, IL. The 6'2u0022 325 lbs lineman was one of the best in the one on one battles. He took reps at tackle and guard, and came away with wins from both positions. His best position was definitely guard. That is where his best traits shined. Aman's a big man, but his footwork and lateral agility in short areas stood out to me. He was able to slide laterally to keep himself squared up on his defender. The big man also played with active hands. Hands that landed punches inside the chest plate, kept the DL's hands off him, and continuously were working during the rep. Lastly, the junior was very stout, so being inside where he can focus on holding his ground to form the pocket for his QB fits him very well. Swain is an under the radar kid to watch next season as he enters his senior campaign.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c266a3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270824"],"_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":"An athlete who was firmly in the running for position MVP was the Sun Prairie West junior. Jon is a long, lean 6'4u0022 262 lbs with traits that I believe can keep him at tackle at the next level. #1 his feet. The feet are where I will focus a lot when watching linemen. Do they play with a wide base when engaged and not engaged? Are they light on their feet and able to get deep into their kick slide to cut off a speed rusher? Morina had some of the best feet of the day. He  answered those questions with a resounding yes. The big man also impressed me with his hand placement. He always got a hand right to the center of his man's chest and used the other to guide the defender where he wanted them to go. Lastly, the junior had solid bend in the ankles and knees with room to further improve. It was a good day for the junior, and he proved he will be a name to know when his senior season rolls around.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c26769"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402817"],"_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":"The final standout from the OL group was Arrowhead freshman [player_tooltip player_id='402817' first='mitchel' last='bilicki']. The young man has a very bright future, and excellent talents and traits to continue to mold over the next three years of HS football. Right off the bat, Bilicki has great size for his age. He is a solid 6'3u0022 280 lbs with room to further fill out, add muscle, and grow. I mentioned above that I love watching the feet of these big men, and Mitchel had the best of the bunch. Rare for a freshman to do. Bilicki was a dancing bear in one on ones. He was able to stay perfectly balanced over his wide, powerful base thanks to his confidence in his feet being able to get him where he needed to be. Because of that we never saw him get caught reaching. He was patient, and he timed his hand usage very well. His hands were fast and they seemed to always find their way to the center of his man's chest. Big things are ahead for the freshman from Arrowhead HS. I'm glad I got an in person look at him. I can't wait to watch his development over the years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c267ef"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270652"],"_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":"Jackson came out to the PRZ WI Showcase and put together the best performance of the day. He has solid size, looked great in the one on one battles, and was the top testing performance of the position.rnrnTo dive into his standout performance check out my segment on him in the MVP article from the event right u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2022/12/gamechangers-mvps-of-the-prep-redzone-wi-showcase/u0022u003eHEREu003c/au003e. The junior OL is one to have on recruiting radars for next fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63914d1c2688d"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Top Testing Performance of Position</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='270652' first='Jackson' last='Modder'], Appleton North</td></tr><tr><td>6'1" 269 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>5.44 sec. 40 Yard Dash</td></tr><tr><td>4.72 sec. Shuttled Drill</td></tr><tr><td>8'2" Broad Jump</td></tr><tr><td>8.1 sec. L Drill</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->