2024 Linemen on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linemen play can be difficult to evaluate at the high school level. However, some prospects stick out more than others even when the camera's angle prevents you from separating all five linemen throughout the snap. Below, I detail why these specific offensive line prospects will soon be receiving more than visit invitations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["186030"],"_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":"Logan Westerling is a talented two-sport athlete who has the skills to play either guard or tackle at the next level. 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Mason shows good balance and reactive athleticism breaking down at the second level and squaring linebackers up when vacating the line of scrimmage to lead block for middle screens.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["172590"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='172591' first='Quentin' last='Jackson'] was the left tackle during Cardinal Ritter's state championship season in 2022. Quentin has visited Missouri State, Southern Illinois, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and the University of Miami in Ohio. Look for the talented offensive line prospect to receive his first offer soon.rnrnQuentin shows ideal size and strength overpowering defensive linemen in power runs at the point of attack. Lateral quickness shows reach blocking defenders on zone stretch plays. Quick feet, patience, and a solid anchor shows in pass protection.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["668867"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='668867' first='Zane' last='Coon'] holds five different offers ranging from division two schools to the MAC conference. Zane has also visited Western Illinois. 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