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7 More offensive linemen worth keeping tabs on

7 More offensive linemen worth keeping tabs on
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Tony Shiffman
Tony Shiffman
March 10, 2023 @ 10:09 AM
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Grant Ellinger
Grant Ellinger 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL | 2024
IL
Michael Biesboer
Michael Biesboer 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL | 2024
IL
Christopher Flachs
Christopher Flachs 6'0" | 265 lbs | OL | 2024
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we have another group of Trench Dawgs from the Land of Lincoln to keep your eyes on as the season gets closer and closer. Take a look at the names below because you will be hearing from all of these guys before it's all said and done! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["354220"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Solid interior OL prospect from Marian Catholic, Michael really impressed on film with his ability to move in space and make an impact in the run game. He's very fluid when moving his big body around in gap schemes and has the drive and finish to make people sorry in the zone game as well. Possesses great leverage in pass protection and his patience is phenomenal. He has got some real skill and whatever program he lands at will not have to work on much before he is game ready. He is doing what he needs to do this off-season to be seen and has got multiple schools heavily interested in his talent. Look for an offer coming very shortly and a big 2023 from him on the field. 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Today we have another group of Trench Dawgs from the Land of Lincoln to keep your eyes on as the season gets closer and closer. Take a look at the names below because you will be hearing from all of these guys before it's all said and done!

Michael Biesboer

Michael Biesboer

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Michael
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Class
2024
Height
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Weight
280
HS
Marian Catholic
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State: Illinois
School: Marian Catholic
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Elliot Van Der  Male

Elliot Van Der Male

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS OL
CLASS 2024

Elliot Van Der Male

School: Minooka High School
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Sean Tadel

Sean Tadel

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS OL
CLASS 2024

Sean Tadel

School: Minooka High School
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Tommy Johl

Tommy Johl

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS OL
CLASS 2024

Tommy Johl

School: Prospect High School
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Christopher Flachs

Christopher Flachs

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 265
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Christopher
Flachs OL
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
265
HS
Quincy
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Christopher Flachs

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Quincy
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Connor Shelby

Connor Shelby

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS OL
CLASS 2024

Connor Shelby

School: Mt. Carmel High School
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Grant Ellinger

Grant Ellinger

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Grant
Ellinger OL
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
Weight
270
HS
Naperville Central
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IL
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State: Illinois
School: Naperville Central
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