7 More offensive linemen worth keeping tabs on
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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…
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Continue ReadingToday 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!
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. His Twitter handle is @raf_beezy
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Elliot Van Der Male
Elliot Van Der Male
An absolutely MASSIVE raw project for the Minooka Indians, Elliot passes all of the eye ball tests and is working on making sure his game catches up to his looks. There isn’t much film on him as of yet but what there is he has some potential. He is gathering a ton of legit FCS interest and will be making quite a few trips this spring. Once he can work on his knee bend and movement, he has the strength and size to be an effective player after a year or two of development. Look for a big season from him and the rest of the Indians in 2023 as they head into the summer. His Twitter handle is @ellitoto
Sean Tadel
Sean Tadel
I’m not quite sure what they are putting in the water down in Minooka, IL but they have one of the largest group of offensive linemen I have ever seen at the HS level. Add in Sean “ST” Tadel to that group and they should make some big moves this season. Sean is an IOL prospect who should help the Indians this fall as he fights for a starting role on the already massive offensive line. He is already an above average athlete (As shown by his place on the lacrosse team on defense) and is working hard this spring to improve on his football game as well. Look for him to make a splash this summer on the camp circuit and enter the season with multiple FCS offers on his dossier. His Twitter handle is @SeanTadel
Tommy Johl
Tommy Johl
Tommy is a true road grader on the IOL for the Knights of Prospect and when he lays his hands on you, hold on tight because you’re about to go for a ride. He plays with great hands and leverage as a run blocker and his down blocks are some of the best that I’ve seen on film. He is sturdy enough to handle pass protection on the interior and once he can shore up his technique there he should be quite effective. He isn’t asked to pull a lot currently but judging by the way he tracks linebacker he should have no issue developing that skill set in whatever program he chooses to attend. He has some major FCS attention and made a visit to Ball State last fall. His Twitter handle is @Tommy_Johl
A real bright spot for the Blue Devils on the offensive line, if Christopher was 6’3 he would have every major FBS program knocking on the door for his services. Chris moves well in the run game, pulls with power and pop, plays great in pass protection at finding work and is impressive off the field in the weight room as well. He does a great job finishing plays and gets down the field very well for being close to 300 pounds. I can see Chris making an immediate impact on whatever school he chooses to attend and becoming a great player down the road. His Twitter handle is @Chrisflachs79
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Connor Shelby
Connor Shelby
Another big player for the OTHER Mt. Carmel High School, Connor helps anchor down the Offensive Line for the Aces. He is a prospect that could definitely kick inside to IOL after playing tackle the past few seasons in a very run heavy offense. Has some work to do in developing as a pass protector and in being a bit more fluid on the field, but the potential is through the roof. He should be making the camp circuit this summer and I would expect him to enter his 2023 senior season with one, if not more, major FCS offers in his pocket. His Twitter handle is @connorshelby05
Blue chip prospect out of Naperville Central, Grant explodes into defenders in the run game and annihilates them on the line of scrimmage. He has the length to be successful at tackle at the next level but also displays the power to kick inside and be an effective IOL as well depending on where he ends up. Don’t think that just because he is a successful run blocker that he lacks in the pass protection part of his game, that is equally effective and equally dangerous. There isn’t much to say about Grant that isn’t shown on his film and to top it off he is a 3.9 GPA and a member of the National Honors Society as well. He has all the tools necessary to be an immediate impact player for whatever school he chooses to attend. He already holds offers from many Ivy League schools as well as some of the top FCS programs in the nation. Once he is seen on the major camp circuit I would look for the FBS offers to come flying in as well. His Twitter handle is @grant_ellinger