Rising OL: Midseason Report

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have been impressed with the quality of prospects Nevada has in its trenches. However, there are several OL who have gone criminally underrated this year. Below, I highlight five rising OL prospects out of the Las Vegas area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529157"],"_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='529157' first='Randle' last='Pollard'] is already making noise in Nevada's 2027 class as a starter for Faith Lutheran. The good-sized guard will be recruited as a top Nevada iOL the minute 27's are able to be contacted by college coaches. Randle's quickness and strong latch allow him to sustain leverage when working laterally as a run blocker for Faith Lutheran. In pass protection, Randle shows a solid anchor and good effort blocking after the ball is away. Coaches like seeing Randle's combination of athleticism and power knocking defenders out at the second level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["402182"],"_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='402182' first='Parker' last='Stovall'] is a fast-rising OL prospect in the 2026 class. The versatile lineman plays left tackle for Foothill, but good size and flexibility allow him to project to multiple positions in college. Parker's good instincts and lateral quickness shows decisively redirecting to pass off stunting pass rushers. Coaches like seeing Parker's combination of length and a good base that allow him to stay in front of speed rushers. Balance and next level strength get displayed when Parker settles in pass protection after power rushers have got under his pads with good leverage.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["820626"],"_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='820626' first='Gabriel' last='Gough'] is one of numerous talented offensive prospects for the Desert Pines Jaguars. Gabe has attended a game day visit at Fresno State this year, so be on the lookout for more west coast schools to come calling before his senior year gets here. Gabe's power and experience playing both center and tackle allow him to be a versatile iOL in college. Good athleticism shows in Gabe's speed and flexibility that allows him to get under run defenders that are not head up on him at the snap. In pass protection, Gabe shows a good combination of strength and quickness redirecting laterally with speed before stunning blitzing linebackers with his punch.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["817713"],"_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='817713' first='George' last='Dragovich'] may be the most underrated tackle in Nevada's 2024 class. George has received an offer from Minot State already this season, so be on the lookout for schools surrounding Nevada to come in late to George's recruitment this winter. George shows good lateral quickness and strength sustaining blocks for Liberty's zone run scheme. Next level size and strength shows removing defensive linemen from the point of attack. Good power and quick feet shown at the second level highlights George's ability to play multiple positions at the next level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["820612"],"_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='820612' first='Daniel' last='Boyd'] is solidifying himself as one of Nevada's top 2025 OL. The Arbor View captain has received attention from UNLV, Arizona, and the University of Nevada just this month. Watch for his list of two offers to grow longer this winter. Coaches love seeing Daniel's power and quickness explode off the line of scrimmage and drop defenders at the second level in the run game. Good athleticism and football IQ gets displayed taking good angles to the second level. Patience, quick feet, good size, and a knockout punch highlight Daniel's potential to develop into a collegiate pass blocker.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65290fb9bc2d1"} /-->