Best I Saw, Minnesconsin Mega Camp: OL
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The OL group brought us a ton of talent from the Dakotas to WI and beyond. I made sure to dedicate plenty of time to run over to the field the OL were working on and take in a lot of their positional and one on one work. I’m glad I did because this group was off the charts deep. I have 20 OL in this article that proved they have the talent and traits to be college athletes. Let’s get the recap of this group started!
Kene was the top OL I saw at the Mega Camp. The 6’5″ 266 lbs OL looks the part of a high level prospect. He has a massive, powerful upper body and an athletic lower body. That athletic lower body was impressive to see live. Kene is very light on his feet and it allows him to get out of his stance, get to the second level, or mirror pass rushers easily. At the same time, his hands and upper body overall pack a big punch. He is able to clamp on, control, and drive defensive linemen off the ball in the run game, and his initial punch gives him a big advantage in pass protection. Kene had a great day at the Mega Camp, and he has recently committed to Kansas after receiving an offer following the camp.
PRZ WI has covered the rising West Bend East OL multiple times over this offseason. It was great to get eyes on him in person to see how he handled himself with a lot of different competition. Michael fit right in and stood out. His budding frame lived up to the hype as he checked in at 6’5″ 240 lbs with long arms. Michael showed off quick feet that allowed him to get into his pass set efficiently. His feet also allowed him to mirror DEs quickly while maintaining a wide, strong base. It was also good to see that Kern is developing the strength needed for the position. His anchor allowed him to not lose ground against power and was able to steer his opponent. He has earned multiple offers from the D2/D3 levels since the camp.
A ’24 IOL who has seen his recruitment start to pick up since his camp performance is the Plymouth mauler. Ethan checked in at 6’3″ 266 lbs. The name of the game with Ethan is power. Kohlman as a solid quick set that allows him to quickly set his anchor and use his strong upper body to punch and clamp onto his opponent. Ethan also showed off some quick feet that allowed him to make the lateral moves while mirroring his opponents. He will be a strong addition to the interior of a next level OL. He has earned a D2 and D3 offer this month.
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Sebastian Luevano Sebastian Luevano 6'6" | 255 lbs | OL Franklin | 2024 State WI
Sebastian Luevano Sebastian Luevano 6'6" | 255 lbs | OL Franklin | 2024 State WI
Another athlete who I had on my list of athletes that I wanted to see in person was Franklin OT Sebastian Luevano Sebastian Luevano 6’6″ | 255 lbs | OL Franklin | 2024 State WI . The big man was measured at 6’6″ 242 lbs with very long arms to match. Sebastian has made big strides in his technique and body control since his junior season ended. His flexibility has improved, allowing him to play lower and generate more power from his lower body. Luevano caught my eyes with his hand placement as well. Striking the DE in the chest with strong hands. The best is yet to come with Sebastian. We are just starting to see his rise.
Kameron was anothe rmember of a loaded Racine Case squad that made the trip up to River Falls. He made it worth it too. The big man weighed in at 6’3″ 284 lbs. After watching Kameron live it is clear that he is a big athlete at OL. On tape, he has OG/OT versatility. His range is very strong. His feet are quick, and his body control is solid. The footwork and body control are what I got to see live. Kameron is able to easily get to the depth he needs and change direction in his pass set quickly while maintaining good technique. Especially with his upper body. He trusts his feet to get him where he needs to be, and doesn’t reach. A big year is ahead for Kameron.
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The 6’1″ 284 lbs OL/DL was another athlete who stood out from the crowd. That has become less of a surprise the more I see Jackson. He has won an OL MVP at one of our PRZ WI Showcases, stood out when I attended one of his games last fall, and earned an offer from UW- River Falls following his camp performance. When the lights are bright Jack steps up. The center is a quick and agile prospect. He bursts out of his stance and gets himself in position on his man in the run game. He has the quick feet to move laterally with his man once he clamps onto them in pass protection. Lastly, Modder has the stoutness needed to hold the point of the pocket so it doesn’t collapse on his QB.
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The 6’3″ 297 lbs ’24 OL looks the part of a next level OG. He has a thick, powerful upper body that keys his ability to maul defenders in the run game. Steven lands heavy punches and it is hard to break his grip once he clamps down on his man. It was also great to see him in person in the one on one battles. Henry is stout in pass protection. He demonstrated the footwork to be able to move laterally so he can stay square on his man while setting and holding his anchor. The mauling IOL turned his great day into multiple offers from the D2 and D3 levels. Don’t sleep on the rising OL.
It was great to see one of the top uncommitted OTs in WI show out. Noah checks in at an impressive 6’5″ 285 lbs and his play is just as dominant as his frame suggests. His power overwhelms the DL. He can run them off the ball and his punch alone has shown to have the power to put kids on the ground. Draeger also shows on tape to have the range to get up to the LBs and land key blocks. Noah’s body control at his size is also college level quality. Whether engaging level one or attacking level two, Noah doesn’t get caught reaching and you don’t see him getting off balance. He stays square and maintains his technique from snap to whistle. Draeger has piled up a few offers since the camp. Great to see him picking up steam.
One of the biggest winner of the summer camp cycle has been the Cedarburg OL. Connor is 6’3″ 285 lbs and is a bully along the interior of the OL. Connor’s highlights show off his dominance in the run game. Once he gets his hands on his man there is no sign of being able to disengage. He runs them off the ball, and a lot of time he nearly runs them off the field. Connor is blessed with impressive burst off the line. He closes the gap quickly, leaving little time for the second level to make him miss. The ’24 knows how to finish his blocks too. Kluck has received offers from the a good chunk of the NSIC among others. He is a tone setter in the trenches and is definitely on the rise.
The 6’2″ 295 lbs OL out of Armstrong HS in Minnesota earned himself offers from River Falls and Southwest Minnesota State since his performance at the Mega Camp. I went to the tape to get more familiar with his game. It was impressive to watch. Branden has the blend of power, athleticism, and balance that coaches look for along the interior of their offensive line. He has light feet and patience to pull and trap or pull and lead up to the second level. Branden also naturally transitions his range into power at the point of contact that gets movement the way he wants it. At the camp I got to see him pass protect. It was great to see him naturally and easily slide and have the strength to not lose any ground while engaged. Don’t sleep on the OG.
Another camp at UW River Falls, another standout performance by Alex Dreher Alex Dreher 6’1″ | 270 lbs | OL St. Paul Central | 2024 State MN . The 6′ 273 lbs won snap after snap during the one on ones just like he did the first time I watched him. The compact IOL uses his frame to his advantage. He uses the natural leverage to his advantage. Alex also pairs the strength and stoutness to drop his anchor and stuff the DL in their tracks then run them back the way they came. Dreher has the strength needed to hold the interior of the pocket against IDL. The ’24 also uses his hands very well. They consistently landed punches right on the chest of his man, and they stayed active as to not get pushed away. Give him a look.
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One of the most impressive OL I saw during the Mega Camp was the ’26 out of Litchfield. Noah measured in at 6’6.5″ 276 lbs, and he looks every bit of it. Despite his massive frame, Noah proved to be an athletic OT. On tape his ability to get to the second level or reach DL looks easy for him. He already has the balance and body control to be able to move easily and change direction. In pass protection, Noah is able to slide and use his length to make first contract. The big man also has the strength to dominate in the run game. Big things ahead for the Litchfield OT underclassman. There is a lot of talent to mold and develop.
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The Minnesota OL talent over the next couple years looks special. Among the best of them is St. Francis OL Sam Ruid Sam Ruid 6’5″ | 300 lbs | OL St. Francis | 2025 State MN . The ’25 is already massive at 6’4″ 294 lbs, and he has the athletic traits needed to be an elite prospect. Sam had some of the best feet I saw. He was the definition of a dancing bear. Sam was able to slide and mirror in every direction and his change of direction looked easy for him. Ruid’s reactive athleticism stood out from the crowd. He mirrored his opponents, used his length to get first contact, then overpowered them or ran them far past the QB. Sam performed like an FBS talent and his tape supports it as well.
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Michael is an athlete that is just starting to scratch the surface on his potential. He already possesses the height and length needed to dominate the position at 6’6″. The Maple Grove OT is 240 lbs, and his frame has so much room to continue to put on the size and strength needed to play at a high level of college football. Along with the frame to build on, Michael shows other traits that have great building blocks to continue to develop. He also has shown the range to make blocks anywhere in the box. Wagner also possesses solid lower body flexibility and uses his hands/length to make initial contact. It will be very intriguing to see how he develops over the next two years. Keep an eye on the standout OT.
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Another top OL prospect Willmar. Hayden is a massive 6’6″ 270 lbs, and his technique was among the best I have seen this summer. Hayden plays with high level strength and hands. Some of the highlights his power and hands have made jump off the tape. His excellent footwork and technique also make it easy for him to drive level one off the ball. Venenga isn’t just a mauler in the run game either. He stood out at the camp in one on ones because of his light feet, mobility, and hand usage. He is a well rounded prospect with offers from the D3 to FCS levels. Big things are ahead for Hayden.
A name to know in the MN Class of 2025 is Owen Krueger Owen Krueger 6’4″ | 270 lbs | OL Blooming Prairie | 2025 State MN . He is a powerful 6’4″ 268 lbs. His combo of tape and in person performance gives us a look at a very well rounded athlete. On tape, Owen proved to be an OG that can be a tone setter in the run game. His lower body maintains strong technique to drive defenders off the ball. He also has some range to his game to get to the LBs or to get out in space in the screen game. In person, Krueger impressed me with how smooth he was able to mirror pass rushers. He could get deep into his pass set if needed or win at the line with lateral agility. Make sure to have this kid on your radars.
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A 2024 who is a serious hidden gem is the 6’5″ 288 lbs OT out of De Pere High School. Jack impressed me with his technique. He played with a wide base, good flexibility in his ankles and knees to create leverage, and his strength popped the DL off balance and then bull dozed them off the line. Kulman has the body control to continue to play at OT where he can mirror DEs in pass protection or use his power to overwhelm his opponents. Since the camp we have seen the rising OT earn offers from Oshkosh and River Falls. I’ll be watching closely to see if the D2 level joins in the recruitment of Kulman. He has the talent for that level.
Grant Kaiser
Grant Kaiser
This was the second time that Boyceville’s OL Grant Kaiser caught my eyes during a camp at UW River Falls. The 6’4″ 309 lbs ’24 has earned an offer from Sioux Falls since his performance too. Great to see him recruitment start to pick up steam. Grant is an impact on both sides of the ball. Watching through his tape you see how much of a bully he is in the trenches. He throws defensive linemen around the trenches opening up massive holes. Grant also is able to wreck havoc as a DL as he fires through the OL. I see his future at OL where he can use his strength, athleticism, and agility to protect the edges. Get eyes on the ’24 if you haven’t already. I’m excited to get him in the rankings to see where he stacks up.
This was my second time seeing Kaden in person. The first being Week One of the 2022 season. The 6’3″ 276 lbs OL has made strides since my first look. His performance earned him his first offer from the SMSU Mustangs. The ’24 OT is one of the more technically sound prospects I have seen this summer. Kaden did a great job in person, and on tape, of keeping his base wide where he was able to maximize his strength. His hand placement is just as consistently solid. He keeps his elbows in and lands his strikes consistently and accurately. Check out the under the radar prospect.
It was great to get some official measurements of the massive OT out of Sun Prairie East. Alton has seen his frame fill out great over the past year. He is now up to 6’7″ 286 lbs. Since the camp we have seen Alton pick up several offers from the D2 and FCS levels. It easy to see what had the coaches so excited. Not only is Alton massive with all the length you could want, he is also an agile prospect. Between his length and movement skills, Alton is hard for edge rushers to get past. The ’24 is also rangy. He can get out in space and run to lead downfield in screens. Williams is just beginning to tap into his potential too. He is one of the top OTs uncommitted here in WI.