5 Big-Bodied 2024 Recruits With The Potential To Be Phenomenal

<p>We're back in the 2024 class today looking at 5 big bodied recruits who can be absolutely phenomenal in due time. 4 of them are linemen, and 1 of them is a TE you won't want to miss. So without further ado, let's take a look!</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='797497' first='Aidan' last='Bryant'] - Westfield - OL - 6'5" 270lbs</h2>   <p>Bryant immediately stands out because of his frame. The size he has, legitimate length, and raw strength in his hands on contact is very rare to find. Standing at 6'5", you get quite a bit of leverage advantage at the LOS no matter who you come across. That's where Bryant is at his best. When he's able to come off the line, make contact immediately, and drive his guy back. In terms of pass protection, he's getting there. Gaining depth and staying off his heels is what he's currently working on. While he hasn't started on Varsity yet, I believe he's set to do so this upcoming fall. I do know that he's been in the weight room like never before preparing because he understands what's at stake this fall. His opportunity to show who he is and what he can do is this fall, and I anticipate him coming out and doing just that. He's a guy who can easily blow up in the recruitment game if he gets into the wind-stream. Bryant has a lot to offer and is someone who can really lift the line for Westfield this fall.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@AidanBryant</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='797496' first='Jacob' last='Kleeman'] - Zionsville - OL - 6'3" 270lbs</h2>   <p>Kleeman is an upcoming lineman for Zionsville who should be planted as a full-time starter this year. In year's past, he's paid his dues and developed nicely. He's gotten some Varsity action and looked decent when he was out there. When he's coming downhill, especially when running zone runs, he's rather fantastic. He's able to get the angle naturally, keep them square, and drive them out. He's based up, and successfully won, 1 on 1 blocks on the outside to set up a run to his side. In the passing game, he's not quite at the level he is in the run game. Mainly as the weight comes, the heavier base will help him in a lot of areas. I feel he's just a touch light, but I know he knows that. He's been in the weight room and already setting new PRs. He's got long arms and is fairly aggressive at the point of attack. While his technique and finesse need reps, I don't it'll take him long to be a well-rounded starter at the next level. Kleeman is setting himself up for a big season and I'm excited to see how he does.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@JacobKleeman_</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='797499' first='Brent' last='Stewart'] - Andrean - DL/OL - 6'5" 340lbs</h2>   <p>Stewart is coming off of his first year playing football, and he made an impact. He's developing in just about every category, but as quickly as he's picked up things, and then got on the field to make plays, it's a very promising spot to be in. As he gets into better football shape, you can imagine it gives him a bit more range and speed. He's got incredible length and is able to reach 2 gaps at once. He's good right over the Center and being a genuine NT. While he doesn't have all the tools refined yet, he's physical on contact and isn't afraid to be the to get dirty. Football can be a trench battle and Stewart's size and length helps him have more room for error as he learns. 21 tackles coming straight from the NT position this past season, and his first playing football, are all very promising signs for his future. Stewart is no doubt more raw than some recruits in the class, but his size and upside is unmatched, which is why you can see why the interest is starting to simmer.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@Brent_Stewart</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='797498' first='Caleb' last='King'] - Eastern - DE/TE - 6'5" 265lbs</h2>   <p>King is a really dynamic edge rusher who took me by surprise. He's explosive off the edge and has great timing. So much so, that in 1 clip it looks like a flag is thrown to call him off-sides, but he wasn't. He timed the snap so perfectly that he introducing himself to the QB before anyone realized what was happening, so the ref panic threw a flag. I could be wrong, but that's what it looked like and it made me chuckle. Even if that wasn't the reason for the flag, it gave you a glimpse of King's explosiveness in a single 4-second clip. If anything, he was being held on the play so hopefully, that's what the call was. Either way, King is someone who can make an impact on the edge for years to come. He bends well and is as versatile as possible when you stand at 6'5" Offensively, he's a TE who can be on the ball or be lined up to catch passes. He caught 9 passes and had a TD last season. While not eye popping numbers, it's the way he did some of that. Coming off the edge, blocking, getting downfield, and adjusting to coverage live all while being an arguably better defensive recruit, is impressive. King had 3 sacks last year and I expect that number to grow quite a bit in 2023. </p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@CalebKing2024</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='797500' first='Kameron' last='Anthony'] - Hamilton Southeastern - TE - 6'5" 205lbs</h2>   <p>Anthony is a fairly smooth athlete who can be on the end of the line or in the slot without a problem. He's able to pick up blocks off the edge when staying home in pass protection. He's also shown that he can block, leak out, flip his hips to catch a ball, and get vertical. He's a physical runner with the ball in his hands and won't have an issue lowering his shoulder to initiate contact, especially when in the Red zone. He does block quite a bit, he's even their FB at times and does a good job coming downhill to make an impact block. While he does it without fail, I do feel there's more to his game that he's been able to fully unveil yet. Anthony is no undoubtedly a good team player as he's willing to stick his nose into the heart of a play design, but also he's a very rangy athlete. Almost springy, and has soft hands that guide the ball in. Bending and being flexible isn't an issue for him at all and as he develops in the weight room, it'll only make him a better blocker and harder to bring down. Anthony has a very bright future at the TE spot and depending on where he ends up, could blossom into a star.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@KameronAnthony7</strong></p>

We're back in the 2024 class today looking at 5 big bodied recruits who can be absolutely phenomenal in due time. 4 of them are linemen, and 1 of them is a TE you won't want to miss. So without further ado, let's take a look!