2023: Big Time Offensive Lineman
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Doing the dirty work is never pretty, but it’s essential to the success of an offense. This offensive lineman made way for big plays all season, and now it’s their turn to get the spotlight. Cole Keele Cole Keele 6'4"…
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Continue ReadingDoing the dirty work is never pretty, but it’s essential to the success of an offense. This offensive lineman made way for big plays all season, and now it’s their turn to get the spotlight.
Cole Keele
Cole
Keele
6'4" | 280 lbs | OL
Morgan | 2023
State
UT
|| OL || 6’4 || 280 || Morgan High School || 2023
Keele is a physical mauler in the run game. He fires out of his stance with bad intentions and always gets push up front. When Keele gets his hands inside, there’s nothing defenders can do but enjoy the ride. You can tell he spends time on the squat rack with the way he’s able to drive defensive tackles five yards off the ball. Keele plays through the whistle and loves to dish out pancakes. His strength also aids him in pass protection, where he keeps a good anchor. Keele will no doubt be serving up more bog blocks at the next level.
Strantz Mangisi
Strantz
Mangisi
6'5" | 310 lbs | OL
Provo | 2023
State
UT
|| OL || 6’5 || 310 || Provo High School || 2023
Mangisi is a versatile lineman who can play away anywhere up front. His physicality and power help him drive a defensive lineman 10 yards out of the play. Mangisi does a good job working up to the second level on double teams and comes off at just the right time to take on linebackers. He’s also an exceptional puller who barries defenders to widen rushing lanes. In addition, his technique is sharp, and Mangisi does a good job cutting off defensive ends in his pass sets. The 6’5 bulldog is only going to continue decimating defenses.
Jake Alles
Jake
Alles
6'4" | 250 lbs | OL
Ridgeline | 2023
State
UT
|| OL || 6’4 || 250 || Ridgeline High School || 2023
Alles stands out the moment he takes the field. His imposing presence strikes fear into defenses, and he only confirms their worries with his physical dominance. Alles is an exceptional pass blocker who delivers a devastating punch and cuts edge rushers off with his feet. He can easily handle bull rushes and does a good job defeating pass rushers moves, knocking down their hands and getting into their chest. In addition, Alles is a bully in the run game who loves to decimate unsuspecting defensive linemen when he blocks down.
Spencer Hill
Spencer
Hill
6'6" | 280 lbs | OL
Layton | 2023
State
UT
|| OL || 6’6 || 280 || Layton High School || 2023
Hill is an exceptional athlete at the tackle position. He thrives getting out in space, where he demolishes smaller defenders. Some tackles have a hard time getting their hands on defensive backs and linebackers, but not Hill. The 6’6 bruiser does a good job breaking down before tossing defenders out of the way. When pulling, he’s like a runaway freight train ready to engulf defenders. Hill has exceptional footwork in both the run and passing game. His imposing strength makes him the total package when it comes to being an elite blindside protector.