Final 2023 Offensive Line Breakdown

Tom Tabler February 23, 2023 @ 07:22 PM

Earlier in the week, Prep Redzone Arkansas released the final 2023 prospect rankings. We are going to examine several position groupings over the next few days for the class of 2023. It gives us the opportunity to shine one last spotlight on prospects in each position grouping. In today's article we are going to shine the spotlight on several offensive linemen, which have had stellar careers in the high school ranks.   [player_tooltip player_id='91945' first='Xzavier' last='Brown']-Ashdown-6'2” 255-Pounds   The Ashdown offensive lineman has had a stellar career on Friday nights. He has impressive speed out of the snap and gets into the opposing defensive lineman quickly. From a run blocking perspective, Brown does a great job of clearing a path for his teammates. He is an offensive lineman that does a good job of keeping his quarterback from taking hits. The staff at Louisiana did a great job of scouting him and signing the athletic Ashdown offensive lineman.   [player_tooltip player_id='339467' first='Noah' last='Tindall']-Morrilton-6'1” 270-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='339467' first='Noah' last='Tindall'] is a player that plays with a chip on his shoulder, and it translates well to the field. Tindall has that mix of speed and power that college coaches look for on the offensive line. He does a good job of getting out of the stance and into the opposing defensive lineman. Tindall is extremely consistent when it comes to clearing a rushing lane for the running backs. He is an offensive lineman that does a solid job of keeping his quarterback upright. Tindall is a part of a talented offensive line class that Arkansas Tech has hauled in this recruiting season.   [player_tooltip player_id='137780' first='Elijah' last='Hardin']-Forrest City-6'7” 370-Pounds   The Forrest City powerhouse finished in the top-35 in the state for the 2023 class. [player_tooltip player_id='137780' first='Elijah' last='Hardin'] is a dominating blocker when it comes to the ground game. He uses his power extremely well and looks to finish every block. Hardin looks to get to the second level when he is blocking for his teammates. Hardin is an impressive pass blocker and uses his size and strength well when delivering a block to an edge rusher. Hardin will be playing his college football for Arkansas-Pine Bluff and congratulations go out to him. He has the potential to see plenty of playing time in the future.   [player_tooltip player_id='122156' first='Allen' last='Thomason']-Pulaski Academy-6'5” 255-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='122156' first='Allen' last='Thomason'] fits what the Stanford Cardinal are wanting on the offensive line. He is an athletic offensive lineman that has the speed needed to present opposing defensive linemen all kinds of problems at the next level. Thomason uses his quickness well and does a great job of using his speed to keep opposing defensive linemen off-balance. Thomason does a good job as a pass blocker, and he helps give his quarterbacks plenty of time to throw the football.   [player_tooltip player_id='170805' first='Joey' last='Su'a']-Bentonville-6'5” 320-Pounds   [player_tooltip player_id='170805' first='Joey' last='Su'a'] is an offensive lineman to watch out for on Saturdays in the future. He is an offensive lineman that can overpower opposing defensive linemen. Su'a has the quickness needed to keep edge rushers off-balance. The Arkansas Razorbacks made the recruitment of Su'a a priority and he signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Hogs earlier in the recruiting season. Su'a is going to be a prospect to watch out for over the few seasons with Arkansas. He has the potential to be an offensive lineman that has the opportunity to see plenty of playing time in the future.

Earlier in the week, Prep Redzone Arkansas released the final 2023 prospect rankings. We are going to examine several position groupings over the next few days for the class of 2023. It gives us the opportunity to shine one last spotlight on prospects in each position grouping. In today's article we are going to shine the spotlight on several offensive linemen, which have had stellar careers in the high school ranks.