2024: Potent Offensive Lineman
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These offensive linemen can shut down some of the state’s top pass rushers and create holes for running backs to burst through for six. Trey Price Trey Price 6'3" | 300 lbs | OL Viewmont | 2024 State UT ||…
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Continue ReadingThese offensive linemen can shut down some of the state’s top pass rushers and create holes for running backs to burst through for six.
Trey Price
Trey
Price
6'3" | 300 lbs | OL
Viewmont | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’3 || 300 || Viewmount High School || 2024
Price loves to hit and can level defenders in the front seven or in the open field. He does a good job blocking downfield on run plays and never takes a snap off. Price is a good athlete who can get out in space and pancake defensive backs. He can also place defensive linemen on their buts with his impressive leg drive and physical fist punch. When on the move in the open field, Price does a great job locating defensive backs and takes good angles to remove them from the play. In addition to his tremendous run blocking, he’s also a strong blindside protector in pass pro.
Raymond Tongolei
Raymond
Tongolei
6'0" | 230 lbs | OL
Kearns | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’0 || 230 || Kearns High School || 2024
Tongolei decimates defensive linemen all four quarters. He’s quick out of his stance and keeps his hands inside when battling with defenders. Tongolei fires off the snap low and displays a good leg drive. He can be relied upon to get a push in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Tongolei is also a good puller who keeps a tight path to the line and hits like a freight train. He meets edge rushers with a strong first punch in pass protection and slides his feet well. Tongolei plays both ways and doesn’t take a snap off. He should be in for an outstanding senior season with the Cougars.
Ben Acker-Oatis
Ben
Acker-Oatis
6'3" | 290 lbs | OL
Syracuse | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’3 || 290 || Syracuse High School || 2024
Acker-Oatis provided elite-level protection for the Titan’s offense in 2022. He has good vision when pulling and can sort through all the chaos in the front seven to find his intended target. Acker-Oatis does a great job kicking out edge rushers and, when blocking down, can collapse defensive linemen. He loves the physicality of the position and will finish plays by sitting defenders down. Acker-Oatis also excels in working up to the second level on double teams. He’s technically sound in his pass sets and can keep edge rushers at bay with his impressive arm length.
Orion Guereca
Orion
Guereca
6'2" | 275 lbs | OL
Timpanogos | 2024
State
UT
|| OL || 6’2 || 275 || Timpanogos High School || 2024
Guereca is a force at the center spot for the Timberwolves. He is a great leader and does a good job communicating up front. Guereca does a good job picking up blitzes, and when left uncovered, he can crush unsuspecting defensive linemen. He can handle nose tackles one on one and works well with his teammates on double teams up to the second level. Guereca brings the physicality when blocking down, where he tosses defenders aside with his powerful first punch. In addition, he keeps a good anchor in pass protection and has quick feet.