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Here are some linemen who will be making much noise this upcoming season: Jay Gardenhire NJ #83 OL #12 HEIGHT 6'8" WEIGHT 375 POS OL CLASS 2025 View Profile Jay Gardenhire Instagram Twitter State: New Jersey School: DePaul Catholic Highlights…
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At 6’8 375 pounds it’s hard to miss Jay Gardenhire Jay Gardenhire 6'8" | 375 lbs | OL DePaul Catholic | 2025 State NJ 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.
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.
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.
Jack Small Jack Small 6'7" | 280 lbs | OL Old Tappan | 2024 State NJ 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.
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.
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Aidan Lynch Aidan Lynch 6'7" | 290 lbs | OL Mount Olive | 2024 State NJ 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.
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.
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.