Offensive Linemen Recruitment Making Waves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With spring football coming to an end, many prospects around the state are seeing a rise in their recruitment due to new film and coaches being out on the road. Today, we highlight several offensive linemen who have made waves in the recruiting world this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commits</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of the state's best offensive linemen have committed to Jackson State this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antonio Ross Jr, hailing from Hartsfield Academy, is set to make a significant impact as a guard for the Tigers. Standing at an imposing 6'5" and weighing 335 pounds, Antonio brings a massive physical presence to the offensive line. His size and strength will provide the Tigers with a formidable force on the inside, creating opportunities for the running game and offering reliable pass protection. With his powerful frame, Antonio has the potential to dominate the trenches for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From Ridgeland High School, [player_tooltip player_id='557125' first='Cyson' last='Burk'] brings a blend of athleticism and versatility to JSU. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 270 pounds, Cyson possesses the ideal size for an interior lineman, but could bulk up to continue to play tackle at the next level. His smooth footwork and agility make him effective in pass protection, allowing him to maintain a strong pocket. Additionally, Cyson excels in open space, showcasing his ability to block in various schemes. With his athleticism and adaptability, Cyson could excel in any offensive line position at the collegiate level. Jackson State should be excited about grabbing both of these guys early in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Offers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jaiden Jones","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"McEvans","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A McEvans High School product, senior Jaiden Jones earned an offer from Coahoma Community College this week. 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