2024 Breakout Stars: Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These four offensive linemen earned their way on our rankings for their exceptional effort and execution. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875573' first='Scott' last='Purdie'] || OL || 6'2 || 285 || Farmington High School || </strong><br>Purdie is a potent run blocker and pass protector. He excels at reach blocking and does a good job turning defensive tackles back inside. Purdie is an elite athlete who moves well laterally to collect linebackers at the second level. He quickly gets out of his stance and drives defensive tackles backwards. Purdie has a physical first punch he uses to disorient defensive tackles. He always communicates well with his teammates to pass off twists. In short yardage or goal line situations, Purdie can always be counted on to generate push up front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875575' first='Ryder' last='Black'] || OL || 6'0 || 240 || American Fork High School </strong><br>Black loves to bury defenders in the dirt every time he takes the field. He's an excellent puller who does a good job of not leaning back to avoid tipping off defenses to where the ball is going. When pulling, he keeps a tight path to the line and levels whoever gets in his way. Black can kick out defensive ends or go through the hole and level linebackers. He also excels at blocking in the open field, where he takes good angles when closing in on defensive backs. Black keeps a good base in pass protection which helps him handle pass rushers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875582' first='Adam' last='Hawkes'] || OL || 6'5 || 250 || Mountain Ridge High School </strong><br>Hawkes has the size and tools to be an elite offensive lineman at the next level. His long arms help him keep pass rushers out of the pocket. Hawkes is quick off the snap and quickly reacts to edge rushers' moves by cutting them off with his body. He's an elite athlete who thrives at blocking smaller defenders in the open field. Hawkes is always looking to throw extra blocks and is among the first to fly in and push piles. He can play both ways but still gives his all each snap. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875590' first='Kymani' last='Falepapalangi'] || OL || 6'1 || 320 || Kearns High School</strong><br>Falepapalangi has flashed elite potential. He possesses exceptional playing strength and uses it to his advantage each snap. When Falepapalangi locks his hands onto defensive linemen, there's little they can do but enjoy the ride. His leg drive is among the best of any player in the class. In pass protection, he plays with a good anchor making it nearly impossible for defensive linemen to bull-rush him. Falepapalangi loves to finish blocks and will undoubtedly be serving up plenty of pancakes this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->