2025 Northeast Ohio Rankings Risers-Offensive & Defensive Linemen

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Sticks to what he does well with power rushes with quick footwork to send his man backwards. Plays against some of the best competition in the state of Ohio and performs at a high level to produce some of the most impressive tape you will see from a high school athlete. His offseason has already been a productive one with a number of schools including Ohio State, Michigan, Kentucky and Pitt keeping their eye on him while he holds an offer from Bowling Green.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16220714/6541179c90f9c0027001463fu0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16220714/6541179c90f9c0027001463fu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1075483"],"_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='1075483' first='K'Vuone' last='McNeal'] possesses instincts from the defensive end position you just can't teach to be a menace in the backfield. McNeal has great body control to elude offensive linemen with his speed. Has long arms he uses to evade pressure from offensive linemen, can reach for quarterbacks who believe they have a clean pocket. Does an above average job to feel a weakness in a linemen and exploit it. Exceptional ability to shift his body weight against a linemen's weak side to get past his man. Great agility from the edge to not only create pressure, but finishes the job as a powerful tackler. McNeal has interest from several MAC schools which has primed him as one of the top edges in all of Northeast Ohio.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16371949/653b17bc3453160a6c5bcc84u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16371949/653b17bc3453160a6c5bcc84u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1148560"],"_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='1148560' first='Isiah' last='Switzer'] has the makings of the next big offensive linemen out of Cleveland for his size and aggressive nature. At 6-foot-6 and 285-pounds, Switzer can handle speed rushers with his long arms built with a lot of power. Explosive arm extension when battling in the trenches. Very good strength to handle power rush with strong feel to maintain his ground. Intelligent football that knows his assignment playing right or left tackle. Above average run blocker with good ability when scraping to the second level. Has good athleticism to handle shifty linebackers who try to elude him. No doubt Switzer will be a player making a name for himself on Saturdays.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18291814/6570baf3dfe2e61178299948u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/18291814/6570baf3dfe2e61178299948u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1078062"],"_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='1078062' first='Zyon' last='Newson'] has commanding size at 6-foot-4 and 285-pounds to dominate the line of scrimmage even against double teams. Newson is an explosive player at a robust size that can handle double teams regularly. Is very athletic for his frame to fire off and overwhelm offensive linemen. Shows impressive abilities in the open field to contain skill position players. Is real problem for smaller players as he shows good power to bully undersized linemen. Long wingspan to reach at ball carriers in crowded areas. Relentless motor when getting after the ball, plays hard until the job is done. Newson recently picked up his first Division I offer from Toledo and it won't be his last as an impact player that has grown a lot over the past two seasons.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16383134/6544946a5eec570ba8ddf041u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16383134/6544946a5eec570ba8ddf041u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1134408"],"_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='1134408' first='Eli' last='Kaufman'] is a wrecking ball from the right tackle position as a player who loves nothing more than driving his man to the turf. Kaufman uses power in his upper body to overwhelm defensive ends who square up with him to drive them off the line. He has good footwork in the run game to maintain good balance while getting the edge sealed. Hard blocker when crashing down to knock over defensive linemen not ready for his block. Good lateral movement to keep a clean pocket for his quarterback. Packs a big punch into his initial contact, but has good form to keep himself balanced to keep driving. Kaufman has two offers already to Toledo and Akron as an anticipated offensive linemen for next season.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14947119/6503346a3df5c709043dbaf8u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14947119/6503346a3df5c709043dbaf8u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65aae0d30d8e5"} /-->