2028 So. Cal Linemen That Dominated at AYF Nationals – Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot of talent coming from the Left Coast to AYF Nationals down in Florida earlier this month. In particular, teams and athletes from the greater Los Angeles to San Diego areas took center stage. In the article below, take a look at some standouts from the San Diego Bolts 13U team and the Hub City 14U team. Both teams featured athletes who traveled across the country to participate--and they did not disappoint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1123381"],"_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":"- Originally caught my eye on the offensive side of the ball as the right offensive tackleu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Watched him during warmups and into their game against the CYA Gators out of Philadelphia closelyu002du002dchanged my mind to loving him as a defensive endu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Looks like the complete package as a 3-4 defensive end with length to rush the passer but enough good weight to fight in the run gameu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Served as team captain for the Hub City 14U team out of Compton, California","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1124658"],"_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":"- Passed the eye test right away in terms of thickness and looking like a player to keep an eye on throughout the game/weeku003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Originally thought I'd see him line up on the interior defensive line because of his shorter, stockier buildu002du002dbut shined more as a defensive endu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- NFL HOF'er Warren Sapp was the first name that came to mind while watching him play, despite him not being a defensive tackleu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- I was surprised to see u003cemu003ejustu003c/emu003e u003cemu003ehowu003c/emu003e athletic he was as a stand up defensive end. Was able to shoot gaps quickly and defeat zone blocking schemes","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1123382"],"_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":"- Absolutely massive and had the biggest combination of height and weight on the teamu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Like my initial thoughts on his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1123381' first='Jeremiah' last='Tahaafe'], I originally liked Seu as an offensive tackle before changing my stance to liking him on defenseu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Lined up at left offensive tackle and did well, but really shined on the defensive side of the ball in my eyes as a tackleu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Powerful initial burst that gained penetration with ease. Improving foot work will put him onto another level","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1124657"],"_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":"- One of my favorite two-way linemen I saw the entire week down at AYF Nationals, bar noneu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Bottom heavy kid that played with elite power on both sides of the ballu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- As a defensive tackle he punished offensive linemen by getting off the ball before them and literally punching them in the mouthu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- As a guard, where he really impressed me, he has exceptional feet. Pulled and led up into the hole faster than the majority of high school linemen i've seen","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1123385"],"_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":"- Looked to be one of the leaders up front and led with action, rather than wordsrnrn- Came with above average size for an offensive lineman at this level in terms of height and weight. Was third biggest on the team behind [player_tooltip player_id='1123381' first='Jeremiah' last='Tahaafe'] and Neysen Seurnrn- Played center exclusively in the bits of games that I saw, but would not be shocked to see him do well defensively as wellrnrn- While they didn't score a staggering amount of points, Hub City was full of weapons. Sanchez looked to be in complete rhythm with quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1110253' first='Lincoln' last='Jahn'], repeatedly delivering the snaps without error","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1124713"],"_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":"- Fits the mold of much of the other San Diego Bolts 13U linemen: shorter, thick and athleticu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- One big muscle from the neck down, he overpowered a lot of guys who had several inches on himu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Defensively he attacked with the tenacity of a linebacker and didn't stop until he brought down whoever had the ballu003cbru003eu003cbru003e- Did a great job of disengaging from offensive linemen by using his hands and feet in tandem, to get off blocks","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6585acd840f94"} /-->