2024: Athletic Offensive Lineman
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To be a dominant offensive lineman, you must be an elite athlete. These four players can get out in space to deliver big blocks and level defensive linemen for all 48 minutes. Semisi Tonga Semisi Tonga 6'4" | 310 lbs…
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Continue ReadingTo be a dominant offensive lineman, you must be an elite athlete. These four players can get out in space to deliver big blocks and level defensive linemen for all 48 minutes.
Semisi Tonga
Semisi
Tonga
6'4" | 310 lbs | OL
West | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’4 || 310 || West High School || 2024
Tonga explodes off the snap and uses his strength to toss defensive tackles out of the way. He excels at blocking down and does a great job widening holes. Tonga is one of the state’s most powerful offensive linemen, and he’s particularly devastating in the ground game. He’s also an exceptional puller who impresses with his short-area quickness. Tonga is also strong in pass protection, where he packs a lethal first punch. He does a great job helping out his fellow offensive linemen when uncovered, and unsuspecting defensive linemen need to be on high alert, or they could end up on the ground.
Corbin Workman
Corbin
Workman
6'9" | 330 lbs | OL
Pine View | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’9 || 330 || Pine View High School || 2024
Workman is one of the state’s most intimidating presences on the offensive line. The 6’9 tackle has excellent size and arm length. His strength allows him to contain pass rushers easily. When Workman gets his hands on defensive linemen, they have a hard time getting around him in pass pro, and in the run game, they can do nothing but enjoy the ride. He possesses elite strength and plays with a good base. Workman is just scratching the surface of his potential and should take another big leap in 2023
Raymond Tongolei
Raymond
Tongolei
6'0" | 230 lbs | OL
Kearns | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’0 || 230 || Kearns High School || 2024
Tongolei impresses with his relentless motor. He never quits on a play before the whistle and loves to finish blocks. In addition, the Kearns offensive lineman is an exceptional athlete who does a great job getting out in space to help spring big plays. He does a good job breaking down to contain smaller defenders. Tongolei works exceptionally well with his teammates on double teams and does a good job coming off to collect linebackers. He delivers a devastating first punch in pass protection and uses his feet well to cut off defenders.
Ben Acker-Oatis
Ben
Acker-Oatis
6'3" | 290 lbs | OL
Syracuse | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’3 || 265 || Syracuse High School || 2024
Acker-Oatis is outstanding in pass protection. His technique is exceptional, and his strength allows him to get pancakes even in his pass sets. Acker-Oatis does a great job defeating offensive lineman’s initial moves and does a good job keeping their hands off him. In addition, he’s physically dominant in the run game. Acker-Oatis does an incredible job gaining and maintaining leverage. He takes good paths when pulling and does a good job locating linebackers in the hole. Acker-Oatis is a force to be reckoned with on the Titans offensive line.