Texas Offensive Linemen On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The key to success on the gridiron starts in the trenches. They set the tone, show off toughness, and are very skilled at what they do for their teams. We spotlight several offensive linemen who have had their stock rise this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["615848"],"_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":"Steppes has a lean, lengthy, athletic build, with an extended reach and he has a powerful punch at the point of attack. He has a powerful punch, he has violent hands and when he locks in on his opponents he gets control early. Tobias has great hip bend, he plays with great leverage and he moves well in space. Steppes sets the table well in pass pro, he get into his kick slide quickly, his ability to bend allows him to adjust to players smaller than him, which enables him to stay engaged with defenders. Steppes recruiting stock is trending upward, as schools such as Texas State, SMU, Texas Tech, TCU, Tulsa and UTSA have offered this spring. At 6'6 260 pounds, Steppes has the frame to add bulk when he hits campus when he decides next month on his future school.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["528070"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Williams Jr. plays with a mean streak, he overpowers his opponents at the point of attack and his powerful punch allows him to maul defenders. Devron plays with excellent leverage when run blocking, he uses a low center of gravity and his nimble feet enable him to move quickly in space. Williams Jr. used his physical nature to open up holes for the Aledo Bearcats running game and he was key cog in their most recent state title run in 2022. Devron is technically sound, he excels in pass pro, showing excellent hip bend, his quick feet enable him to get into his kick slide quickly, which allows him to set the table in a hurry. Williams Jr. is receiving lots of attention on the recruiting trail, as Texas State, Memphis, Utah State, North Texas, Wyoming, UTSA, Arizona State are just a few of the double digit offers in his bag.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["437007"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Goodacre has anchored the Denton Guyer offensive line for the last two seasons and he is the leader in the trenches for the Wildcats. Willie is physical at the point of attack, he has an extended reach with violent hands and when he gets his paws on his opponent he locks in on them quickly. Goodacre plays with great leverage, he has a powerful punch, he plays angry but with controlled aggression and he plays thru the whistle. In pass pro his sets the table well, his footwork is clean and he gets into his kick slide smoothly. Willie has offers from schools around the country, such as BYU, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado State, Memphis, Tulane and he is getting in state love as well, as Houston and North Texas have offered.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644de3d4c8ed6"} /-->