5 #TN2025 Offensive Lineman to Watch

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Finding good offensive lineman is very important to any team building up a roster and the trenches is the backbone of the squad. After watching the film, here are 5 OL prospects in the 2025 class to keep an eye on.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219443"],"_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='219443' first='Ty' last='Murphy'] is a 6'3u0022 260 pounds interior OL out of Anderson County High School. He plays with a strong lower base with solid initial quickness off the line of scrimmage. Murphy plays with a low center of gravity and good balance overall in his base. In pass protection, he is technically sound, staying square with good body lean and overall good hand usage. In the running game, he combines good footwork, hand placement, and flips his hips to hook defenders and create lanes. He displays good leverage and takes good angles to the 2nd level and will torque defenders out the club.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16096410/63d93c4fab9d6903509ddff9u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["834619"],"_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='834619' first='Wyatt' last='Bakker'] is a versatile offensive lineman that can play all 5 spots if needed. He is explosive out of his stance and shows good body control and balance. His lateral agility stands out on outside zone runs to reach and hook defensive lineman. In the running game, Bakker excels when down blocking with excellent leverage, burst and attacks the low hips to create displacement. In pass protection, he displays good recovery ability with active feet and good hand usage to reset. 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In pass protection, Bennett is like a tank with a great anchor and powerful punches to stall pass rushers. In the running game, he displays a nasty play style looking to finish his blocks constantly. Bennett displaces DL by creating torque with his hips combined with his strong punches.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16522116/64412dd0da5c0a0e2041d7e5u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["466287"],"_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='466287' first='Alex' last='Boyd'] is a 6'3u0022 250 pounds offensive tackle out of Maryville High School. He displays excellent use of hands with good placement, timing and grip strength to sustain and rove blocks down the field. Boyd showcases very good physical toughness and is a punisher on the field. Watching the film, he shows a good understanding of leverage and torque to create running lanes for the ball carrier. 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Overall good athletic ability, Fifer shows burst and plays with good knee bend and fluid hips. He shows active footwork and stays square working combos and at the second level.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18047990/63974a5690f96513dcc5e1e6u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eTape:u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64aabbd5cb9fe"} /-->