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<p>Everything in football revolves around the offensive line. Run plays, pass plays, and the best defensive schemes are built upon the understanding of blocking schemes.</p>
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<p>A program's success is largely based on the offensive front, making offensive linemen one of the more important position groups to recruit. </p>
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<p>The five senior linemen listed below have played significant roles for their teams, making them prospects worthy of attention from more college programs.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875528' first='Brendon' last='Crispe']</strong> | Arapahoe | 6'9”, 290lbs | Tackle</p>
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<p>Crispe is a giant offensive lineman whose imposing size makes him an instant standout everywhere he goes. His frame and power make him a force of nature when engaging defenders. He possesses the agility and overall athleticism needed to be an effective pulling tackle who can work his way up to the second level as a lead blocker. Crispe is a prospect with a solid reputation, earning four Division I offers, including Northern Colorado, Eastern Washington, South Dakota, and Lindenwood.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='669296' first='Logan' last='White']</strong> | Legend | 6'2”, 272lbs | Guard</p>
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<p>White is an underrated offensive guard with an extremely high ceiling. His ability to dominate in big-on-big situations makes him the ideal interior lineman in passing situations, while his explosiveness and violence of action allow him to get powerful chip blocks on near threats before working his way up to the second level. He plays with bad intentions and has an unwavering motor that pairs perfectly with his competitive mentality. White holds offers from Nebraska Kearney and Fort Lewis, making him an absolute steal as a prospect.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='322231' first='Connor' last='Laxson']</strong> | Pine Creek | 6'2”, 275lbs | Guard</p>
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<p>Laxson is an outstanding player with polished skills and techniques that make him a recruit who could potentially join a program and contribute immediately. He has excellent footwork and does a fantastic job timing his strikes while getting good hand placement on his opponents. His power and strength help him drive defenders back and finish blocks with pancakes. Laxson currently holds an offer from Adams State, making him one of the bigger sleepers on this list.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='143636' first='Matthew' last='Jennings']</strong> | Fountain-Fort Carson | 6'2”, 265lbs | Guard/Center/Tackle</p>
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<p>Jennings is an exceptionally talented offensive lineman who has been on the radar since his freshman year. His versatile skillset and extensive knowledge of the offensive line make him an athlete who can play every position on the line. He has relentless power and dominating strength that comes from his ability to maintain a solid base while moving his feet. Jennings is a must-know lineman who holds offers from Fort Lewis, Jamestown, and Dordt.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Owen Taylor</strong> | Brighton | 6'3, 252lbs | Guard</p>
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<p>Taylor is an impressive player whose athleticism makes him a versatile plug-and-play athlete for either side of the ball. He is explosive out of his stance and light on his feet, giving him the upper hand when pulling as a lead blocker. His speed, size, and strength help him dominate his opponents, making him an impactful difference-maker on the field. Taylor holds a single offer from CSU-Pueblo, putting him in the category of under-the-radar prospects with high ceilings.</p>
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Everything in football revolves around the offensive line. Run plays, pass plays, and the best defensive schemes are built upon the understanding of blocking schemes.
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