Winter Exposure Showcase Standouts: OL/DL

More than 100 campers made their way to the beautiful Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia, WV on Sunday night and the talent was certainly not lacking. The quantity and quality were in attendance with some big-time talent on display at this great event. Here were some of the best big men at camp on the offensive and defensive lines!   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Line</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='832666' first='Brayden' last='Kirk'] - Spring Mills '25 6'2 250 (Camp MVP)   The always impressive [player_tooltip player_id='832666' first='Brayden' last='Kirk'] out of Spring Mills was doing his thing and putting on a show like he always does at camps when I see him. If I had a vote for my overall offensive line Camp MVP it would have been him. The 6'2 250 junior had my highest amount of 1-on-1 winning reps out of all the offensive linemen with six total. Kirk was flat-out dominant with only one or two losing reps which is very impressive given he's only a junior and the amount of defensive line talent that was present at the camp. He plays with great leverage and has very good bend but also a very physical blocker. Kirk isn't small by any means but still has plenty of room to keep building up his body and get closer to that 300-pound mark that he'll need in college. It's always a joy to watch him in camp settings and he didn't disappoint on Sunday night.   De'ondre Daugherty - Washington (PA) '24 6'7 280 (Camp MVP)   A name I wasn't familiar with before camp but quickly caught my attention in more ways than one was big De'ondre Daugherty out of Washington (PA). Daugherty is a towering 6'7 280 and he was one of two offensive line Camp MVPs. For how tall he is, Daugherty held up very well in 1-on-1s which can be very tricky for taller linemen. At 280 pounds he's still a bit slight for how tall he is but once he's in a college strength and nutrition program I could see him easily playing at 315 pounds which would really benefit his game even more. Daugherty is also quite athletic for his size doubling as a basketball big man, and he showed good footwork and strength in 1-on-1s. After looking through his Twitter I didn't see any posted offers yet but Daugherty is a no doubt D2 prospect and a possible D1 kid with continued development and growing into his body more. He's right across the WV border in Washington, PA, and a prospect that PSAC and MEC schools need to be looking at.   [player_tooltip player_id='884186' first='Seth' last='Drvar'] - University '24 6'1 285 (Camp MVP)   University offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='884186' first='Seth' last='Drvar'] was one of my personal Camp MVPs and I have loved his game ever since I discovered him. Drvar was on our OL Midseason Stock Risers list a few months ago and his play on the football field showed up at camp on Sunday night. The best way to describe him is he's a big bully which is probably the best compliment you can give a lineman. Drvar is a very strong and powerful athlete who plays with great leverage. He has great drive and if you watch his season highlights all you'll see is pancakes and knockdowns. He had one of my higher winning rep counts in 1-on-1s and I think he's worth taking for a D2 school. If he slides to D3 he will be an absolute steal for any program that gets him.   [player_tooltip player_id='1111460' first='Bryce' last='Bateman'] - Brooke '24 6'1 215   The surprise of the night to me was Brooke senior [player_tooltip player_id='1111460' first='Bryce' last='Bateman'] but only because of his size. At 6'1 215 he's easy to overlook for a lineman but I was very impressed with how he performed in 1-on-1s. According to my 1-on-1s counter, Bateman had the third-highest winning rep tally which is saying something given the big man talent that was at the camp. I'm not sure if he'll be able to get big enough to play on the line in college unless it's for a Sprint Football team but Bateman is also a long-snapper prospect. I think with his size and athleticism along with what he showed at camp he could be a very good long snapper in college and exactly what you're looking for in one. Bateman was giving up 50+ pounds at times and mostly playing as a guard/center in camp but he more than held his own.   [player_tooltip player_id='1111466' first='Konnor' last='Mott'] - Morgantown '27 6'4 290   I was shocked when I found out that Morgantown offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1111466' first='Konnor' last='Mott'] was only a 2027 prospect and that only solidified my high impression of him. Mott is already a legit 6'4 290 and could be in line to be a starter on the Mohigans' offensive line in 2024 as a sophomore. He seems well ahead of where most linemen his age typically are and the future is bright for Mott. I had him winning one of the highest amounts of reps in 1-on-1s and for a current freshman big man that is very impressive. Mott should be one of the next big-time offensive linemen that comes out of Morgantown High and don't be shocked to see his name at the top of the WV linemen list in the next 2-3 years.   [player_tooltip player_id='864851' first='John' last='McGee'] - Philip Barbour '25 6'6 290   Big [player_tooltip player_id='864851' first='John' last='McGee'] is one of my favorite linemen in the WV 2025 class and he had a very solid camp performance on Sunday night. The 6'6 290 Philip Barbour product was recently named to our Second Team All-State team for Class AA and the ceiling is very high for the big man. McGee has very good bend for someone his size and age and that will pay dividends for him in college. I thought he performed much better at this camp than when I last saw him this past summer at the other GCOH Camp back in June which means he continues to get better and is developing his game. With his size and athleticism, I would keep an eye on him as a possible D1 prospect but his floor at the very least is a D2 caliber player who only needs to keep growing into his long frame.   [player_tooltip player_id='862719' first='Ayden' last='Bremigan'] - Philip Barbour '27 5'11 270   Another Philip Barbour product that I really liked especially for how young he is was 2027 offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='862719' first='Ayden' last='Bremigan']. The best of the 5'11 270 freshman is well ahead of him but Bremigan really battled for a young lineman and won several reps in 1-on-1s. The biggest thing for him will be transforming his body as he gets older and spending ample time in the weight room. That's often the case for any young athlete but especially for linemen. Once he adds the amount of strength and muscle that he needs for the position the ceiling will be very high for the young man. I'm sure he could be a quality defensive lineman as well and could also play there if needed.   [player_tooltip player_id='891268' first='Mason' last='England'] - University '24 6'5 360   Another one of my personal favorites that I've seen at camps a few times is University big man [player_tooltip player_id='891268' first='Mason' last='England']. I've personally nicknamed him "The Mountain" and for good reason at 6'5 360 pounds. England is one of the biggest athletes I've ever seen in person and for how big he is he can really play. Usually, I see him working out as a defensive lineman but he made the move to the offensive line for this camp and I think that's a really intriguing spot for him. England played there a lot this season as a guard and that may just be his best position for the next level. As I've said in the past, there's not a ton of bad weight on him for how big he is and England does have pretty good bend and doesn't have stone feet. There's a lot there to mold with for a college program and I'd expect him to sign with a D2 school come February.   [player_tooltip player_id='599317' first='James' last='Bozic'] - West Allegheny (PA) '25 6'5 315   There were some very talented players from the Keystone State in Pennsylvania and another PA offensive lineman that I liked was 2025 West Allegheny lineman James "JC" Bozic. Some of these "kids" at this camp looked like grown men and although just a junior, Bozic fit that description perfectly. He's a legit 6'5 315 and I thought he performed well in 1-on-1s while winning a few reps. He plays on both sides of the line in high school but I really believe that he translates best as an offensive lineman. Bozic is a big physical lineman which he showed at camp and when watching his film from this season. He's a no doubt D2 prospect at minimum with a chance of a D1 offer with continued development.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Line</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='450992' first='Wes' last='Brown Jr'] - Bridgeport '25 6'0 285 (Camp MVP)   To nobody's surprise, Bridgeport junior lineman [player_tooltip player_id='450992' first='Wes' last='Brown Jr'] was dominant at camp and also one of the top linemen in the WV 2025 class. I had him as winning the highest amount of reps in 1-on-1s for the defensive linemen and he did so inside and at end. Brown Jr has the combination of power and athleticism that you want in a defensive lineman and he's not going to lose many 1-on-1 reps regardless of who's across from him. You can tell he's a very developed athlete not only in the weight room but also in his play. He's not just a bull rusher who tries to overpower you and he can work some pass rush moves too. Brown Jr was very good this season on both sides of the line for the Indians but the defensive line is where his future is brightest in my opinion.   [player_tooltip player_id='891264' first='Beau' last='Ford'] - Bridgeport '24 6'0 245 (Camp MVP)   The second Bridgeport Indian who impressed at the Winter Exposure Showcase was senior defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='891264' first='Beau' last='Ford']. I thought Ford did a nice job shaking off a couple of early losing reps and I don't believe he lost another one after that. He was one of five defensive line Camp MVPs which had a deep roster of talent on display. Ford had an excellent senior season for the Indians and earned several accolades for his play this year including the Big-10 Conference Lineman of the Year and WVSWA First Team All-State. I've only seen him post one D3 offer on Twitter but Ford should be a D2 prospect in my opinion. Ford is very good coming off of the edge and very tough to block for an offensive tackle 1-on-1.   [player_tooltip player_id='1034116' first='Trey' last='Blunt'] - University '24 6'2 260 (Camp MVP)   There were a pair of University Hawks defensive linemen that really impressed with one being senior Caltravion "Trey" Blunt. Blunt earned one of the defensive line Camp MVP awards and he was one of my top-performing defensive linemen as well. I had him marked down as winning several 1-on-1 reps and at 6'2 260 he has great size for a defensive end prospect. I think Blunt is very under the radar for 2024 WV defensive linemen and could be a steal for a D3 program if a D2 school doesn't pull the trigger on an offer. I'm not sure what his current recruiting interest is but after last night's performance, he may be seeing an uptick in attention from colleges.   [player_tooltip player_id='370330' first='Melique' last='Lewis'] - University '24 6'2 280 (Camp MVP)   I know I've already listed quite a few of my personal favorite athletes in WV but University defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='370330' first='Melique' last='Lewis'] is also up there. He's another athlete who made our Midseason Stock Risers as a defensive lineman and if you want to know how athletic Lewis is just watch his running back highlights. Yes, at 6'2 280 he was the Hawks' leading rusher this season but obviously, at his size, he will be a full-time defensive lineman in college. Lewis was one of the best performers in 1-on-1s at camp which is no surprise given how athletic and strong he is. I think he'll play inside in college and should be a very good player for a D2 program that may win some accolades someday at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='893547' first='Elias' last='Lippincott'] - Thomas Jefferson (PA) '24 6'2 230 (Camp MVP)   Another Pennsylvania prospect that really caught my eye along with everyone else was Thomas Jefferson (PA) defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='893547' first='Elias' last='Lippincott']. Lippincott doubles as a running back and defensive end in high school showcasing how athletic he is and I can only imagine how tough he is to bring down as a running back. Lippincott was dominant in 1-on-1s winning one of the highest amount of reps out of all of the defensive linemen. His combination of speed and power was on full display in that setting and I completely agree with his MVP honor. Lippincott has been quiet on Twitter lately but posted his first offer from D2 Clarion (PA) back in June and I'm sure he has earned more since then.   [player_tooltip player_id='1325992' first='Dorrian' last='Anderson'] - Plum (PA) 6'0 220 '25   One of the first more impressive defensive linemen that caught my eye at Sunday's camp was Plum junior [player_tooltip player_id='1325992' first='Dorrian' last='Anderson']. The 6'0 220 defensive end performed very well in 1-on-1s and would have been one of my personal Camp MVPs. I had him marked down as winning at least five reps in 1-on-1s and for only being a junior going up against some very big and talented offensive lineman that was impressive to see. Anderson has the athleticism that you need in a defensive end and just needs to keep adding the size needed for the position. He's not far away from WV in Pittsburgh, PA, and a name to watch for in the Pennsylvania 2025 defensive class that should be a scholarship-level athlete by the time he graduates. Anderson was really quick off the edge and showed great pass-rush moves to pair with his speed.   [player_tooltip player_id='1111648' first='Jr' last='Cochran'] - Riverside '25 5'10 230   My final defensive lineman name to know from the Winter Exposure Showcase Camp is [player_tooltip player_id='1111648' first='Jr' last='Cochran'] from Riverside. There aren't many athletes in West Virginia that I'm not familiar with but Cochran has slipped under my radar. After checking his Hudl, he doesn't have many highlights which is likely why I wasn't aware of him but Cochran impressed me at camp. At 5'10 230, he's an undersized lineman right now but that actually benefitted him in 1-on-1s. He was able to play with good leverage and get under the taller offensive lineman and won quite a few reps in that portion of camp. Cochran is only a junior so there's still plenty of time for him to get his film posted and name out there more but he's now on my personal radar as a name to watch for in the 2025 class.

More than 100 campers made their way to the beautiful Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia, WV on Sunday night and the talent was certainly not lacking. The quantity and quality were in attendance with some big-time talent on display at this great event. Here were some of the best big men at camp on the offensive and defensive lines!