Utah’s 3A All State Team: Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I wanted to give the O Line their own article because they deserve some shine. There is plenty of size and talent in the 3A Class that contributed to the success of the skill players on our All State team and deserved to be recognized. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406927' first='Cole' last='Keele'], Morgan HS Sr. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan's Quarterback Nick Despain is one of the top leaders in the 3A Class in passing yards and touchdowns because how well protected he was up front. One of those guys is [player_tooltip player_id='406927' first='Cole' last='Keele'], he's a tough nasty lineman that can get his hands dirty in the trenches. He plays with good movement off the ball and uses his strength, leg drive and brings feet on run blocks. Has the ability to trap block on inside runs and sets his base, using initial contact while sustaining his feet on pass blocks. A physical player that finishes from snap to whistle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Harmon, Juab HS Sr.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harmon anchored an offensive line that not only helped Quarterback Alex Jackson have a productive season, but help contribute to his team's success in helping the Wasp get to the 3A State Championship. Harmon shows relentless effort in the run and pass game. Plays with good bend and burst in his stance. He can climb up to the 2nd level and cut off linebackers paving the way for ball carriers. A smart, tough, and physical player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='938672' first='Braxton' last='Henningson'], Manti HS Jr. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henningson helped pave the way for Halfback Larson Pogroszewski to be an 1,000 yard rusher and Quarterback Kason Douglas become of the top leaders in passing TDs this season in the 3A Class. He plays with bend and balance in his stance. Good explosion off the ball as a run blocker using good strength and leg drive to drive defenders off the ball. Good in line blocking having the ability to trap block on inside runs and pull and lead through on outside runs. A good two way player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dallin Jones, Canyon View HS Sr.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canyon View's Quarterback Jaxon Jensen became of the top leaders in passing yards in the 3A Class because of team captain offensive linemen Dallin Jones. Jones has good bend and balance in his stance. Shows good strength and leg drive as a run blocker. Has the ability to pull from the tackle position to kick out or lead through. Has a set base and quick feet as a pass blocker. A tough physical player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kolby Winterton, Union HS Sr.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Union Quarterback Jackson Rasmussen had a productive season being a top leader in passing yards and TDs because of the toughness and physicality of Kolby Winterton. Shows good explosion as a run blocker using good strength, leg drive and hips to drive and sustain run blocks. Good run block on the move making open field blocks. A physical player that has contributed for the Cougars on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='406953' first='Tyler' last='Buckway'], Morgan HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dalan Kennedy, Juan Diego Catholic HS Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayden Rickenbach, Richfield HS Jr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kolton Rich, Ogden HS Jr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hazen Atkinson, Grantsville HS Sr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->