2025 IL Offensive Linemen to Watch for This Offseason
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We’re back, and today we’re focusing on some of the top sophomore offensive linemen in Illinois. Every prospect featured was a contributor at the varsity level and displayed an intriguing skillset on tape. As a whole, they’re pretty under-recruited right…
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Continue ReadingWe’re back, and today we’re focusing on some of the top sophomore offensive linemen in Illinois. Every prospect featured was a contributor at the varsity level and displayed an intriguing skillset on tape. As a whole, they’re pretty under-recruited right now, but I do believe there are most certainly some division one prospects that will emerge from this list. Expect coaches to be in this spring evaluating these youngsters.
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Dayne Schellenger Dayne Schellenger 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Greenville | 2025 State IL , 6’6″ 310, Greenville
- Quick out of his stance with high effort.
- Smooth/under control when forced to block in space.
- Size overwhelms interior defensive linemen on down blocks.
- Despite being a larger prospect, he’s quite flexible.
Deuce Thornton, 6’3″ 250, Peoria
- Works off-zone double teams to secure second-level defenders.
- Sudden with some tenacity behind his punch.
- Constantly looking for work in the run game.
- Has played some center and can kick down inside if in a pickle.
Jazarri Jackson Jazarri Jackson 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Hillcrest | 2025 State IL , 6’3″ 255, Hillcrest
- Plays mean and looks to finish off blocks through the whistle.
- Shows swift footwork in pass protection.
- Feet never step churning once engaged as a run blocker.
- Has some rawness to his game, but his ceiling is quite high.
Tony Galloway Tony Galloway 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL Romeoville | 2025 State IL , 6’3″ 250, Romeoville
- Easily picks-up twists and stunts in the run game.
- Hips are charged for maximum force on his punch.
- Has proven that he can displace first-level defenders.
- Capable of resetting his hands once they get outside the breastplate.
Stefan Popov Stefan Popov 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL Waubonsie Valley | 2025 State IL , 6’3″ 250, Waubonsie Valley
- A strong base allows for him to anchor down against a bull rush.
- Once he locks on, he’s a hard man to shed.
- Does a good job sealing to hinge on the backside of gap scheme runs.
- Aggressive on double teams with his eyes up waiting for a linebacker to trigger.
Michael McDonough, 6’3″ 270, Andrew
- Physical at the point of attack by getting his second step in the group quickly and playing with good leverage.
- Was a knockdown machine in 2022.
- Plays with a sense of urgency and is just downright relentless.
- Will backtrack in his slide if nothing presents itself and help his man inside.
Cort Leonard, 6’3″ 240, Iroquois West
- Has the bloodlines, as both his brothers are power-five offensive linemen.
- Feet and hands work in unison post-snap.
- Gets plenty of extension and plays with good forward body lean.
- Under control when maintaining blocks and can easily mirror defenders.