Show-Me State Superstars: 2024 OTs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tackle position is one of the most talented in Missoui's 2024 class. Every player on this list has full scholarship offers and we should expect more to come before these six prospects graduate. Below, I explain why these seniors are some of the best O Line prospects in Missouri. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254477"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='254477' first='Brody' last='Smith'] is a great-sized tackle prospect out of Jefferson City. Brody holds a combination of twelve offers from service academies, Ivy League schools, and other D1 schools across the Midwest. He should have more offers coming in from FBS schools before it is time to commit, so be on the lookout for Brody's recruitment to be a tight race down the stretch.rnrnBrody's combination of size, speed, and quickness shows replacing the center and scooping to linebackers with ease. Next level athleticism shows mirroring defensive backs in the open field as they fail to fill in the run game. Coaches will love Brody's effort and aggression at the point of attack. However, the rare combination of length u0026amp; explosiveness shown changing direction on pulls and extending upon contact with defenders will have coaches lining up to recruit the senior tackle.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["211025"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='211025' first='Ryan' last='Jostes'] committed to Mizzou on March 11th. I counted over fifteen other FBS offers on Ryan's Twitter account, so rest assured there are countless Missouri fans who are pleased Ryan is staying home. Watch for the versatile lineman to cement his status as a top OL prospect in his final year of high school football.rnrnRyan's power and nonstop effort consistently buries linebackers at the second level. Strength and quickness show gaining leverage and laterally sustaining defensive ends at the point of attack. Ryan's acceleration, fast hands, and strong latch show exploding off the ball and into defensive linemen as a run blocker. Athletic change of direction and a strong anchor highlight Ryan's potential as a collegiate pass protector.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["275607"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='275607' first='Tyler' last='Kerkhoff'] is a talented tackle who has been busy breaking shot-put records for Staley High School this spring. Tyler has visited Mizzou and holds at least one other FBS offer from Tulsa. Even without much social media presence, I have been able to identify that school are aware of the talented tackle prospect out of Kansas City.rnrnGood bend and lateral quickness shows leaving double teams and sealing linebackers at the point of attack. Tyler's sustain ability and good football IQ gets displayed consistently gaining proper leverage when reach blocking defenders. Good speed, balance, and athletic ability shows breaking down in space to block second u0026amp; third level defenders.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["392806"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='392806' first='Jonah' last='Logan'] holds seven offers spanning from the FCS to the SEC. The two-sport student-athlete is listed at 6'10. Jonah attended Lindenwood's camp this month and I would expect more offers to come his way after more camps this summer. Still, Jonah's tape and upcoming senior season will be sure to lead to more Power 5 interest from schools in the Great Plains and Midwest.rnrnJonah shows quick feet and elite power when tossing pass rushers with ease in protection. Coaches see Jonah's elite combination of length, balance, and reactive athleticism as a pass blocker and envision him transitioning into a lockdown left tackle in college. A rare combination of size, strength, and athleticism highlight Jonah's potential as a dominant run blocker at the next level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["321963"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='321963' first='Tionne' last='Gray'] flipped his commitment from Missouri to Oregon last month. The two-way prospect out of Hazelwood Central is one of the most talented linemen in the state, on both sides of the ball. Tionne had nineteen offers in February, so don't be surprised if big name universities attempt to sell him on somewhere other than Eugene over the next eight months.rnrnTionne's elite combination of power and speed show knocking out linebackers in just a couple steps off the snap. Athletic ability and quick feet show redirecting to cut off defensive backs at the second level. Coaches love seeing Tionne's strength and drive in his finish on both sides of the ball.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["218447"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='218447' first='Andrew' last='Sprague'] is the most complete senior tackle prospect in the state of Missouri. Andrew committed to Michigan on April 7th as a prominent addition to a star-studded 2024 class for Big Blue. Expect Andrew's senior season to be full of consistent dominance protecting the blindside of Rockhurst's offense.rnrnAndrew shows his elite athletic ability breaking down all of his 6'8 frame on screen plays to mirror defensive backs in the open field. Good change of direction and quick feet show mirroring defensive ends as a hinge blocker on the backside of bootleg protections. Next level speed and good effort shows as puller. Andrew's rare combination of length, power, and quickness shows exploding through contact after getting to the second level with just one step.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64876dd783454"} /-->