Film Review 2024 OL You Need To Know
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Taking a look at some big boys up front that might not be getting talked about as much but are looking to turn some heads this coming season and make a major impact for their teams. Logan White CO #40…
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Continue ReadingTaking a look at some big boys up front that might not be getting talked about as much but are looking to turn some heads this coming season and make a major impact for their teams.
White jumps out as a player that is able to finish players and plays to the whistle being a punisher as well. He has a great physical presence with how he is able to impose himself onto to opposing players, you can see this when he goes against smaller players, he is able to use his strength and drive them off of the line to the second level when it is a running play. In the running game you see him consistently being able to push players out of the play, opening running lanes for the backs and then finishing the play, putting players on their back. He has quick feet in the passing game and can stay in front of faster pass rusher. Can jar defensive linemen when he is able to land a punch in pass protection.
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Weatherby is a player that is able to impose his will on defenders at times, being able to use his strength and drive defensive linemen off of the line in the running game. He shows the quickness to be able to pull block and get to the second level in the running game as well. He is able to play with balance and rarely gives ground to power rushers, using his quickness to get good hand placement. He can be an anchor in the passing game, he is smooth getting set and can mirror pass rushers stopping them in their tracks. He is physical at the point of attack and when he gets hands on can disrupt the defensive flow upfront.
Randall is a player that plays with great balance and is versatile enough to play on either side. He has the range to be able to mirror speed pass rushers in the passing game, being able to time his punch well to keep his hands inside. He can be hard to shake once he is locked on in the passing game making him a dependable blocker. In the running game he is physical and fires off of the ball, knocking defensive linemen back and creating running lanes. He latches on and is able to bring his feet with him driving defenders out of the play. At times is an effective combo blocker with range to reach the second-level.
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Reimanis a versatile interior player that can hold his own at both guard positions as well as at center. He has the speed and range to be able to pull block and kick out, rooting out the defender from the gap and creating running lanes. He has the strength and flexibility to absorb the contact from power rushers and be an anchor in pass protection. He has good footwork and shows good balance not giving up much push in the passing game. He is a good combo blocker that has the range to climb to the second-level and taking good angles to be effective when he gets hands on backers. When he latches on, he has the strength to control defensive linemen packing a powerful punch.
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Rathbun is a player that has outstanding length and has the upper-body strength to enforce his will onto players. He has good mobility to be able to pull block and lead up into the hole clearing a running lane. He is aggressive at the point of contact and when he latches on, he is difficult to shake loose. Has good hand placement at times, which helps him use his strength to move defensive linemen and dominate linebackers when he is able to climb to the second-level. He didn’t have a ton of chances but was able to shows the ability to mirror in the passing game. At times can let his hands get too far outside but is able to recover quickly keeping good body control.