SOKY Elite Winter Showcase: Top Performers (Off. Line)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the Southern Kentucky Elite Winter Showcase at Bowling Green High School this past weekend, it's time to continue to highlight some of the top prospects in the region that made their presence known on the field. Following the release of my All-Showcase First and Second Teams, here's my list of the top performers on the offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773247"],"_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":"In the first place spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='773247' first='Zach' last='Jordan'], an offensive lineman at Bowling Green High School. What impressed me about Jordan was his ability to utilize his size and core strength to adapt to his opponent and match their physicality. I also like how Jordan can maneuver the pocket with ease, using his quickness to consistently win one-on-one matchups.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2Mx26Nu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c4260c25901"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905688"],"_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":"I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='905688' first='Zachary' last='Wampler'], an offensive lineman at Christian Academy of Louisville. Wampler stands out with his ability to quickly execute off the snap and use his arms to stun and overpower the defensive line. I also like Wampler's ability to stay composed at the line and learn to match his opponent's toughness in the pocket.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MhLExu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c4260c2595c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137665"],"_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":"Claiming the number three spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1137665' first='Eastin' last='Ervin'], an offensive lineman at South Warren High School. Ervin stands out with his solid footwork and size, utilizing his physical edge and wingspan to disorient his opponent off the snap. 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Philpot made a difference with his size, speed and explosiveness at the line, earning an offensive MVP award. Philpot stood out with his ability to completely lock down his opponent off the snap, utilizing his quick execution and core strength to blast his opponent.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18040946/64d81c1fd45e4a109ccfafbcu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c4260c259e7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1176928' first='Caleb' last='Ray']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"285","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bowling Green ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Coming in at number five on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1176928' first='Caleb' last='Ray'], an offensive lineman at Bowling Green High School. Ray impressed me with his size, electric speed off the snap, his solid aggression and his ability to use his arms to wrap up the defensive line. I also liked Ray's relentless pushback, proving he could adapt to his opponent's strength and physicality in the pocket to win matchups at the line of scrimmage.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2N1j0ku0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c4260c25a83"} /-->