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Lineman We Have Our Eyes On

Lineman We Have Our Eyes On
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels April 29, 2023 @ 10:41 AM
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Jay Gardenhire
Jay Gardenhire 6'8" | 350 lbs | OL | 2025
MI
James Muller
James Muller 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL | 2024
NJ
Jack Small
Jack Small 6'7" | 280 lbs | OL | 2024
NJ
Aidan Lynch
Aidan Lynch 6'7" | 290 lbs | OL | 2024
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here are some linemen who will be making much noise this upcoming season:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1312086],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644d3a8ef124c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'8 375 pounds it's hard to miss [player_tooltip player_id='803130' first='Jay' last='Gardenhire'] on any football field. Gardenhire isn't your normal lineman, in addition to his massive size, he can play both sides of the line as an offense of lineman and defensive lineman. As an offensive lineman, he has solid feet and great punch timing in the limited reps he has on tape.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a defensive lineman is where he will make his mark. As a two-gapping interior, defensive lineman who plays with solid leverage for his size and plays with great power, and solid hand usage, which allows him to generate much power on initial contact and pack a punch when he tackles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardenhire is already getting looks from SEC schools such as Georgia and if he keeps developing as a defensive lineman. When it's time for him to commit to SEC school may be his home. Jay is one of he is one of the best players in the entire 2025 class no one knows about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17658208/6439592232dc510f846d836b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644d3a8ef1295"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734114"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644d3a8ef12e0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='734114' first='Jack' last='Small'] is one of the most underrated linemen in the state however, he may also be the most polished. At 6'7 295 pounds Jack has long arms and above-average athleticism for the offensive tackle position. He plays with great leverage and he finishes every play aggressively as a run blocker. Smalls also shows great athleticism, showing off his ability to block in space and block on the run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack has much upside as he meets NFL thresholds as a senior in high school with his massive arm length, great size, and weight. Jack has over 20 offers and is one of the most coveted linemen in the 2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jack_Small77/status/1602094904758652928","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jack_Small77/status/1602094904758652928 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["387812"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644d3a8ef1328"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='387812' first='Aidan' last='Lynch'] may have the most promise of any lineman in this class. What's encouraging about his film is that he has multiple true pass sets, and knows how to use his hands and length to win against smaller edge rushers. Obviously, understand that none of these players are his size, but he does show solid traits in terms of feet, knee bend, and balance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the other side, he isn't the greatest athlete, and he's not the best mover in space. In addition, I would love to see him play with better leverage to take his game to another level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14999593/63615b9c041e5b1540343386' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644d3a8ef1345"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803212"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644d3a8ef1385"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Muller may have some of the best tape of any offensive lineman in the state. In terms of executing multiple concepts in the run game, and showing effective communication with his fellow offensive lineman on stunts a twist. Muller shows a well-rounded approach to the offensive line. He has great athleticism, and at 6'6 290 pounds between his size, versatility, and knowledge of the position, Muller will also be a highly converted prospect in the 2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/james_muller72/status/1597615171878670337","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/james_muller72/status/1597615171878670337 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

Here are some linemen who will be making much noise this upcoming season:

Colorado
Jay Gardenhire

Jay Gardenhire

MI
OL
HEIGHT 6'8"
WEIGHT 350
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Jay
Gardenhire OL
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2025
Height
6'8"
Weight
350
HS
West Bloomfield
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MI

Jay Gardenhire

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Duke
Jack Small

Jack Small

NJ
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Jack
Small OL
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
Weight
280
HS
Old Tappan
|
NJ

Jack Small

State: New Jersey
School: Old Tappan
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Aidan Lynch

Aidan Lynch

NJ
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Aidan
Lynch OL
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
Weight
290
HS
Mount Olive
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NJ

Aidan Lynch

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School: Mount Olive
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James Muller

James Muller

NJ
OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Muller OL
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
Weight
290
HS
Hun School
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NJ

James Muller

State: New Jersey
School: Hun School
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