CFI Winter Showcase – Top Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Charlotte Football Insiders (CFI) Winter Showcase featured over 250 players competing for offers from over 30 colleges in attendance and recruiting exposure. Several offensive linemen stood out with their performance and were named top performers in the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321268' first='Kiande' last='Marsh'] - Hough - MVP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 prospect was very impressive throughout the showcase, earning the MVP for offensive linemen recognition. At 6'2 and 300 pounds, Kiande displays excellent footwork and hand placement in short spaces. He is very good at snapping and stepping to cut-off shaded techniques and does a great job in stunting the bull rush against opposing defensive tackles in the passing game. Kiande received a ton of interest from college coaches in attendance, and I would expect offers to come his way for sure in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Tim Hammonds - Red Springs (SC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6 315 pound 2024 prospect won the award for having the most offers from the CFI Showcase! Tim dominated in the run reads vs. defensive linemen portion of the showcase, displaying excellent technique and usage of his frame to win reps consistently. Tim received offers from Charleston (West Virginia), Barton College, and Bluefield State College immediately at the conclusion of the showcase. Tim has seven offers currently and is weighing his options as he has not committed at this time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Ashtin Fisher - Richmond Hill (GA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a 2024 prospect, Ashtin stands at 6'2 and 250 pounds. I like his willingness to come off the football on film and show a nasty streak on down blocks and pulling on counter/power plays and form-fitting/driving on defenders on the 2nd level. He shows good patience in pass protection with a nice kickstep technique. Recruiting wise he will have to be patient as teams work through their recruiting boards in the process. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Isaiah King - JM Robinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'1 and 295 pounds, Isaiah is a prospect in the Class of 2024. He is a classic interior power guard once you take a look at his film - he does a good job of using his strength and leverage to move defensive linemen in the run game. He can move very well for a player of his size, and sprung a lot of outside runs by cutting off 2nd and 3rd level defenders. He is strong in pass protection against defensive tackles as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Xavier Noje - Cox Mill</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'0 and 255 pounds, Xavier still has some room to grow and add more strength and weight as a Class of 2025 prospect. I like his technique and footwork, it is obvious that he has been coached well and is disciplined in hand placement in pass protection and good footwork in mirroring a defensive lineman's movements. He really has an excellent motor and a nasty streak that turns when he's in competitive situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Jake Recker - Indian Land (SC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When I look at Jake, the first thing that I say is that I just don't understand how this young man isn't committed yet to playing football somewhere on the next level. At 6'5 and 300 pounds, I saw him up close earlier this season, and he plays with excellent footwork in pass protection - he is a prototypical left tackle in pass protection. I think his best football is in front of him - currently, he has offers from Catawba, Limestone, North Greenville, and Charlotte. He will be an asset for a program for sure as a Class of 2024 prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>AJ Minder - Clover (SC)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Class of 2024 prospect, AJ stands at 6'1 and 290 pounds. AJ plays center, so his size should not be an issue when looking at prospects on the next level from that perspective. When looking at his film, the clips show a player who does a great job at snapping, stepping, and cutting off a shaded technique in the run game almost simultaneously. AJ also shows that he can make blocks in space in the screen game, and he shows the ability to work in a zone scheme with great technique and stretching and working next level to cut off defenders. He should be able to help a program on the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->