Rising Prospects: Class of 2025 Offensive Linemen in Illinois

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into their junior season campaigns, here are some of the top Class of 2025 offensive linemen who are flying up recruiting boards across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["830244"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6'4, 275 lbs offensive tackle from Maine South is next up in a long line of Division 1 offensive linemen for the Hawks. Stoilov played at 255 lbs in his sophomore season, and the Park Ridge product dominated while anchoring the left side of the offensive line. Stoilov displays phenomenal athleticism and physicality that helps him drive defensive linemen backwards in the run game. He plays with a nastiness and is so quick at the snap of the ball that most defenders don't know what hit them. In pass protection, Stoilov plays light on his feet and displays polished technique. He is patient with his hands and delivers a heavy punch at the perfect time. Not to mention Stoilov added 20 pounds this offseason. Heading into his junior season, Stoilov should be seen as the number 1 offense line prospect in the state.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["830843"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The 6'3, 270 lbs guard from Andrew High School brought the hammer down on nearly every play in his sophomore season. McDonough plays with a nastiness that is hard to find in underclassmen. On down blocks in the run game, McDonough plays with low pad level and strong hand placement that allows him to drive defenders backwards and plant them on the ground. He gets quicker the closer he gets to contact and uses his hips to out-leverage defenders. McDonough shows off his athleticism on combo blocks and when pulling. He can climb to the second level with ease, taking advantage of undersized linebackers and finishing blocks on them. When kicking out, McDonough uses his entire body to lay out defenders. McDonough is about as physical as it gets and his stock is soaring heading into his junior campaign.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["830842"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"The offensive tackle from Lemont dominated in his sophomore season. Sulzberger measures in at 6'5, 260 lbs and impresses in a variety of ways. He possesses plus athleticism and shows it off when pulling or down blocking in the run game. Sulzberger bends well for his size and bursts off the ball to out-leverage defenders. And even when Sulzberger is out-leveraged by defensive linemen, his solid technique allows him to recover with ease. In the pass game, Sulzberger moves extremely well and uses his frame to eliminate angles from opposing rushers. As he heads into his junior season and adds weigh, Sulzberger should be a force anchoring Lemont's offensive line.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["830247"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Lee is a 6'4, 285 lbs offensive tackle from southern Illinois. The Carbondale High School product is one of the top offensive linemen in the state. He is as physical as it gets and delivers a strong punch that knocks defenders back in a hurry. While Lee has a massive frame, he moves extremely well and plays with a nastiness that makes him an elite prospect. Lee is quick off the ball and can close space when working to the second level. He also has a knack for finishing blocks. Not only will Lee pancake defenders, but he'll make sure to add a little extra hit. Lee doesn't miss a chance to play until the whistle blows. Heading into his junior season, Lee's stock is on the rise.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["830248"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Marek hails from Orland Park and lit it up in his sophomore campaign. The 6'4, 285 lbs right tackle from Sandburg High School impressed in both the run game and in pass protection. Starting with the run game, Marek gets downhill in a hurry and uses his size and arms to drive on defenders. He plays with physicality and works to get defensive linemen on the ground. He uses leverage extremely well and understands angles, often putting Marek in a strong position to win his matchup. In pass protection, Marek closes space well and attacks on-coming pass rushers, rather than waiting for them to attack him. Be on the lookout for Marek heading into his junior season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649efb29c890f"} /-->