2024: Exceptional Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To be an elite offensive lineman, you have to be a road grader and outstanding in pass protection. These four players are among the best offensive lineman the class of 2024 has to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406956' first='Isaiah' last='Garcia'] || OL || 6'5 || 280 || Cyprus High School || 2024</strong><br>Garcia is our fourth-ranked player in the class of 2024, and it's easy to see why when you turn on the tape. The Pirates left tackle has the size, strength, and technique to dominate at the next level. He excels at moving defensive linemen against their will. Garcia takes excellent steps in the run game and never gets himself out of position. In pass protection, he easily slides his feet to cut off defenders and hits them with a devastating punch to keep the pocket clean. Garcia was one of the state's top tackles in 2022 and could be one of the best in the nation in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406960' first='Jensen' last='Somerville'] || OL || 260 || 6'7 || Lehi High School || 2024</strong><br>The Pioneers went undefeated in 2022, and Somerville was one of the most underrated players on their state championship team. Lehi's left tackle is an elite blind side protector who thrives at shutting down some of the state's most prolific pass rushers. He does a good job cutting off defenders with his feet and uses his long arms to keep them at bay. In addition, Somerville does a good job passing off twists and displays outstanding technique in every snap. In the run game, he throws defensive linemen around and, as an elite athlete, has no problem getting out in space or pulling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406976' first='Siosaia' last='Lapuaho'] || OL || 6'4 || 300 || Alta High School || 2024 </strong><br>Lapuaho is physically imposing. The Hawks offensive lineman loves to hit and dishes out pancakes to defensive lineman frequently. He shines blocking down where he can delete defensive tackles from plays. Lapuaho keeps a good pad level and does a great job gaining and maintaining leverage. He always plays through the whistle and carries defenders five-ten yards away from plays. He has a good anchor in pass protection and doesn't allow defensive linemen to bull-rush him back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406981' first='Moala' last='Molisis'] || OL || 6'4 || 250 || Highland High School || 2024 </strong><br>Molisis is an elite athlete on the offensive line. He played both ways in 2022 and never wore down. Molisis is a good puller who takes good paths and loves to smash into defenders to widen holes. When he's the lead blocker charging upfield, he does a great job locating and removing defenders from the play. Molisis doesn't skip leg, which is evident based on his ability to move imposing defensive lineman. He does a good job keeping his hands inside and, in pass protection, excels at defeating pass rushers' moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->