2023: Outstanding Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To be an elite offensive lineman, you have to be unselfish and willing to do all the dirty work. Most of their work may go unrecognized, but we wanted to spotlight them here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406917' first='Adam' last='Stephens'] || OL || 6'4 || 285 || Skyridge High School || 2023</strong> <br>Stephens is everything teams at the next level are looking for in an interior offensive lineman. The Falcons center can move enormous defensive tackles lined head up over him or get out in the screen game and level defensive backs. He's a good puller who keeps his paths tight and always makes holes bigger. Stephens is a great leader and communicator who works well with his teammates on double teams and when picking up blitzes. He plays with great leverage and loves to finish blocks. Stephens was an integral part of the Falcon's success and will make a significant impact at Southern Utah.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406884' first='Austin' last='Boyd'] || OL || 6'4 || 280 || Lehi High School || 2023</strong><br>Boyd is a tenacious blocker. The recent UNLV commit relishes in severing out pancakes to whoever has the misfortune of standing in his way. When pulling, he does a great job leading the way for ball carriers by locating his target and removing them from the play. In pass pro, he plays with a good anchor and, when uncovered, obliterates unsuspecting defensive linemen. Boyd displays good leg drive and fires off the snap all game long. When he gets his hands on defenders, they can't do anything but enjoy the ride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532634' first='Sonasi' last='Po'uha'] || OL || 6'2 || 275 || Bingham High School || 2023</strong> <br>Po'uha is a physical mauler up front. His strength makes him hard to push back, and he packs a powerful punch on first contact. In space, he does a good job maintaining a good speed while not overrunning his indeed target when pulling. Po'uha is an impressive athlete who can decimate defensive backs in space. As a run blocker, he was one of the state's best for his ability to open holes and drive defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage. In pass protection, he does a good job using his hands to keep defensive tackles at bay. Any program would be lucky to have him wherever he decides to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406887' first='Cole' last='Millward'] || OL || 6'6 || 285 || Roy High School || 2023 </strong><br>Millward is a dominant run blocker who excels at creating a crease for ball carriers. His combination of size and strength helps him dominate his matchups with defensive ends. Millward's footwork is outstanding, and his hand placement is also exceptional. He's athletic enough to open runs on the outside or reach linebackers at the second level. Millward's long arms help him keep edge rushers at bay, and he does a good job cutting them off with his feet. In addition, he relishes in putting defenders on their backs and never wears down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->