Five Excellent Offensive Linemen from the Class of 2024
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Continue ReadingEnter Bey25 in the coupon code area to receive 25% off your subscription. With 22 Offensive Linemen in the class of 2024 rankings including 3 in the top 14 overall, it is easy to see that there is a lot of talent at the position. Here are five excellent Offensive Linemen to keep an eye on in 2023!
In 2022, Jaden helped the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs to a 14-win season, average 33.5 points per game and advance to the Division III championship game. He plays as a LT. When run blocking, he plays at a very good pad level and displays excellent play strength as he drives the DE several yards off the ball creating a lane for the RB. He shows very good physical toughness as he finishes the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he plays with a good, wide base and keeps his feet constantly moving. He effectively uses his quality play strength to anchor and gives the QB a clean pocket to operate from.
In 2022, Ben’s very good play was a bright spot in the 5-5 season of the KIPP Columbus Jaguars where he helped them average 28 points per game. He plays as a RT. When run blocking, he uses his elite play strength, length and use of hands to easily overpower the DE. He quickly finishes the block to the ground for a pancake clearing the way for the RB. In pass pro, he sets up quickly and shows quick hands while exhibiting very good play strength and physical toughness at the point of attack as he negates the progress of the DE keeping the QB clean.
In 2022, Dane helped the Dublin Jerome Celtics to a 9-win season, average 23.75 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a LT. When run blocking, he shows good lateral quickness as he wins the outside shoulder of the DE. He effectively uses his good play strength to overpower the DE with ease. In pass pro, he sets up with a good base and keeps his feet moving. He shows good reactive athleticism as he mirrors the moves of the DE and uses his good length and use of hands to strike first and prevent his man from penetrating the LOS.
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In 2022, Nick helped the Marysville Monarchs to a 7-win season, average 25.6 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a RG. When run blocking, he exhibits good athleticism as he pulls through the hole on power runs. He uses his very good play strength and physical toughness to maintain his block against ILB before finishing the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he shows good use of hands as he wins battles with his hands inside and keeps the IDL at the LOS as he gives the QB more time to pass.
In 2022, Ahmaan helped the Mansfield Senior Tygers to a 10-win season, average 27.1 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. He plays as a RT. While run blocking, he fires out low and quick as he gets to the perimeter on trap runs before sealing off the OLB as he creates a lane for the RB. In pass pro, he steps quickly to the inside and uses his very good play strength to overpower the DE with ease and prevent his man from pressuring the QB. Good mental toughness allows him to rise to the occasion near the goal line.