High on the Hogs: Class of ’24
There is never a shortage of talent to uncover in the Lone Star State – from running backs and wide receivers, to linebackers and cornerbacks. Today, however, we take a look at a handful of gems along the offensive line.…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThere is never a shortage of talent to uncover in the Lone Star State – from running backs and wide receivers, to linebackers and cornerbacks. Today, however, we take a look at a handful of gems along the offensive line.
Included in this article, an unranked left tackle who’s quietly picked up a few Power Five offers in the last 60 days, an under-the-radar 6’6″ interior lineman in Tomball, and a couple of smaller school prospects who have made a name for themselves at the 6A level.
OT Samir Camacho – 6’5″ 270 — Cy Falls HS / Twitter: @DKsamirC
Camacho is a light-footed left tackle in the Houston area with a Power Five future. He has the frame to add some pounds, and he has the athleticism to stick on the left side at the next level. The thing that stands out the most when watching his tape is the violent hands he uses to keep defensive ends in check. He anchors well in pass protection, and he looks every bit the part of a tackle that any quarterback will be happy to have when he arrives on campus in 2024.
Currently has Power Five offers from Utah, Arizona State, and Purdue.
G/C Clayton Schupp – 6’6″ 315 — Tomball Memorial HS / Twitter: @ClaytonSchupp
Schupp has some traits that make him an intriguing interior O Line prospect. He’s more powerful than he is explosive, and he shines as an interior pass protector and road grader. His feet can get stuck in concrete at times and I would like to see more of him as a puller, but he’s a hoss in the middle who has the potential to be a pancake guy in the right scheme at the next level.
Currently has no offers.
OT Collins Ihejiawu – 6’4″ 255 — Braswell HS / Twitter: @Collins_ihe
Ihejiawu is a brawling prospect who may fit best as a guard at the next level. Lacks the elite athleticism to be a star tackle at the next level, but he plays with a mean streak that is undeniable, especially in the ground game. The pass protection will come with some technique work, but Ihejiawu could be a starter right away for a smaller program that emphasizes the power run game.
Currently has no offers.
C Jovanni Melchor – 6’2″ 275 — Katy Jordan HS / Twitter: @JovanniMelchor
A model of consistency up front for the Warriors, Melchor is a powerful drive blocker who uses great leverage to create movement along his opponent’s interior defensive line. Surprisingly nimble and can get out in space in the screen game. Size limitations will plague him at the next level, but he has some plug-and-play potential for a smaller program looking to add toughness up front.
Currently has no offers.