NextGen Showcase: Part 2 Top Standout OL’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Show by NextGen Camp rolled into Atlanta last weekend. Here's a look at the prospects that stood out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Elijah Thomas - OL - 2025 - St. Thomas Aquinas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas shows the speed to recover and slide back into his set. Has jackhammer hands and delivers constant hits until the drill is over. Has light, quick feet sliding but only adequate overall burst. Thomas has the ability to sink his hips and generate real power with strong hands. Consistently moves defenders back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Joshua Vaughn - OL - 2026 - Carrollton HS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vaughn has a naturally wide base, thickly build and good length. Long legs to cover a lot of ground with his initial kick slide. Has the quickness to set up quickly with enough lateral shuffle to mirror and mobility to get to the second level shown in drills. During the camp, he played with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='646926' first='Ricky' last='Timbers Jr'] - OL - 2024 - Dale County HS / @rj_dtimbers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timbers anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle. Mirrors quick interior rushers, he's athletically gifted with the ideal frame, physique, weight distribution, knee bend and hand strength to be molded into a special blocker. Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space shown during the drills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Charles Thomas - OL - 2025 - Landmark Christian School</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas showed good lateral quickness, mobility, and timing. He finds defenders with his hands immediately and gets feet moving to engage and sustain. Super hard worker who gives his all every play. Stays balanced and doesn't overextend in pass protection. Stays disciplined with good bend and leverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='283867' first='Julius' last='Dumas'] - OL - 2026 - Carrollton HS / @JuliusDumas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dumas uses his hands well, with good hand placement to maximize his powerful punch. He showed impressive coordination between his upper and lower body when moving in pass protection. Has the feet to adjust when Dumas anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->