2024: Technically Sound Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These offensive linemen are masters at their craft and can flatten the opposition play after play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406996' first='Daltyn' last='Gurney'] || OL || 6'0 || 260 || American Fork High School || 2024</strong><br>Gurney is a mauler who relishes the physicality of his position. He fires off the snap low and levels defenders with his strong first punch and impressive leg drive. Gurney is a good puller who keeps a tight path to the line. He does a good job kicking out defensive ends and can bulldoze them when they think they are unblocked. Gurney also does a good job locating and meeting linebackers in the hole. He can also hold his own in one-on-one matchups in pass protection. Gurney does a good job communicating with his teammates pre-snap and should be in for a huge senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='681400' first='Johnny' last='Prescott'] || Ol || 6'3 || 290 || Orem High School || 2024</strong><br>Prescott was extremely productive up front for the Tigers. He did a great job kicking defensive ends out to open up rushing lanes. Prescott is an elite athlete who can get out into the open field to decimate smaller defensive backs. He does a good job getting his hands inside and has a good leg drive. In pass protection, he provides outstanding protection where he can keep defenders at bay with his long arms. Prescott does a good job sliding his feet to close gaps and doesn't let defenders get to the outside. The Tigers playmakers are able to shine in large part because of the blocks he throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406999' first='Max' last='Francom'] || OL || 6'1 || 240 || Westlake High School || 2024&nbsp;</strong><br>Francom is a force along the Thunders offensive line. He does a great job working with his teammates on double teams to drive defensive linemen to the second level. He also does a good job coming off to collect linebackers or taking over for his teammates, who do the same. Francom has a good anchor in pass protection and does a good job mirroring defensive linemen. He also does a great job taking on blitzes when uncovered and excels at passing off twists. In addition, Francom has a powerful frame he uses to get pushed up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454502' first='Camden' last='Smith'] || OL || 6'3 || 290 || Pine View High School || 2024&nbsp;</strong><br>Smith smashes the defensive lineman with his quick first step out of his stance. He does a great job blocking down where he can toss defensive linemen aside before working his way up to the second level. Smith does a good job getting his hands inside to gain and maintain leverage during the duration of a play. He loves to pancake defenders and doesn't stop blocking until he hears the whistle. Smith has a strong pass set and does a good job keeping his balance and not overextending when delivering a physical punishment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->