Breakout Linemen in the 2024 Class this season

Prep Redzone provides coverage of a recenet combine in Kansas.

Jonathan Perry

November 13, 2023 @ 11:38 PM

Offensive and Defensive linemen are two of the most important positions for colleges to recruit, as a college roster will typically hold 15 guys on each side of the ball, showing the fact that linemen are extremely coveted recruits, so lets take a look at some of those 2024 guys!   [player_tooltip player_id='915294' first='Jonathan' last='Holdway'] - Rearden HS 6'7” 340lbs OT/DT   When college coaches talk about potential in a recruit, they're talking about [player_tooltip player_id='915294' first='Jonathan' last='Holdway']. Being out in Rearden, Washington and playing 2B football has held back his recruiting, but there's no doubt he passes the eye test at every level of college football. I've had the chance to watch Jonathan progress not only on Friday nights, but also as he has been dominant on the summer camp circuit this off-season, slimming down and gaining a lot of speed and strength. Held back by a small knee injury last season, Jonathan has led the Rearden Screaming Eagles to their first winning season since 2020. Be on the watch for him to garner more attention as signing day approaches, as he already holds offers from Minot State (D2) and Pacific (D3).    Santiago Casas - Sunnyside HS 6'0” 290lbs OT/OG   Santiago is one of the most impressive linemen in the state,. Bringing an extremely physical play style, he can move well for his size, making him really fun to watch in the screen game. At the next level, I believe that Santiago should make to interior OL full-time, as his ceiling is incredibly high and won't be limited as much with his height. Currently holding an offer from Carroll College (NAIA), I believe he will get a few more looks as winter approaches. Line enthusiasts - watch the tape!   Eduardo Uribe - Moses Lake HS 6'3” 287lbs OT   Eduardo has a very nasty finish on run blocks and looks to punish linebackers/DBs. His feet are very quick and can wall off smaller defenders past the first level. When looking at his entire game, he shows that he can use the same aggression in the passing game, looking to bring the hands to the defensive linemen before they can set up a move. I expect the Moses Lake product to attract even further interest as signing day nears, as he took a visit to Whitworth (D3) earlier this fall.   Kyle Leseman - Anacortes HS 6'5” 305lbs OG/OT   Kyle is going to be an asset at the next level. Showing a great ability to stay square at the line of scrimmage and stonewall pass rushers, many college teams would be happy to add him to their IOL, including those at the FCS level. Anacortes High School runs a college-friendly offense, producing a lot of spread sets and a multitude of pass protections; as this is an advantage for High School players. Although I'm not sure what his offer list currently stands at, I expect him to gain offers from the likes of instate schools such as CWU and EWU come December.    [player_tooltip player_id='928237' first='Dylan' last='McCain'] - Ferris HS 5'11 260lbs DT/FB   Many things have changed at Ferris High School in Spokane since the days of Connor Halliday and consistent state playoff runs, but [player_tooltip player_id='928237' first='Dylan' last='McCain'] is a bright spot on the Ferris defensive line, along with playing a H-Back/Fullback role this season on offense. Trained by Provision Academy and Tommy Boyer-Kendrick, it's obvious to see how much of a technician Dylan is on film. He uses his hands very quickly and has a host of moves to get around offensive linemen, and shows that he can play everywhere from a 1T to a 4i. Currently holding an offer from Puget Sound (D3), Dylan's recruitment should pick up some more steam as he gets eyes on his senior film.

Offensive and Defensive linemen are two of the most important positions for colleges to recruit, as a college roster will typically hold 15 guys on each side of the ball, showing the fact that linemen are extremely coveted recruits, so lets take a look at some of those 2024 guys!