Trench Players to Watch for the Virginia Class of 2027
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Carl Frederick and I have started a series featuring prospects in the state of Virginia for the class of 2027. In today’s article, I am featuring some offensive and defensive linemen who man the trenches. Ethan Lawson HEIGHT 6'5" WEIGHT…
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Continue ReadingCarl Frederick and I have started a series featuring prospects in the state of Virginia for the class of 2027. In today’s article, I am featuring some offensive and defensive linemen who man the trenches.
Ethan currently has solid height and very good size for an offensive tackle at the next level, but I would not be shocked if he continues to grow. His film shows very good strength along with good hand quickness and balance. He shows good processing and understanding of where to set himself up to engage a block with very good initial footwork. He creates good leverage and has very good explosiveness in Gap blocking with good sustain and drive on his blocks. His initial footwork allows him to Reach block EDGE defenders and has good hand placement to engage and sustain the block. Good pass protector with good set points to keep a half-man relationship in vertical sets with very good strength to anchor and halt the rush. As a freshman, he was honored with 1st-Team All-District and Conference as well as 2nd-Team All-Southwest Virginia. He also has two offers from Eastern Kentucky and UVA-Wise.
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Carter is a player with a high upside. As a freshman, he was honored with 2nd Team All-District playing OL and DL for Craig County and recorded 56.5 tackles and 2 sacks. Already his strength sticks out on film as he can anchor himself and not give up ground. He has good processing of the game, knowing where to be with good timing on his block shed to cover his gap. He plays as a down DE in a 30-front defense, but he could be flexible to multiple schemes as a defensive lineman. He will be a consistent threat to Craig County’s defensive line as he continues to grow and develop over the next few years in addition to playing offensive line.
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Michael is a player to know. He has already picked up a Division 1 offer from Marshall and more should come in time. Good height, size, and length and should continue to grow. His explosion off the line sticks out and he has foot and hand technique that allows him to excel in his game. He can be utilized across the defensive line. Our Prep Redzone Next scouts have taken notice of Michael for good reason. Expect to see him making plays every week for the next few seasons.
Liberty Christian has some good prospects coming out of Lynchburg, Virginia. Robert already has solid height and very good size as a freshman and should find himself in competition to take over some of the open spots in LCA’s varsity team. He plays Offensive Line and Nose Guard. He has good leg drive and explosion in Gap blocking and will push defenders out of the gap. He also has good explosion and point strength off the snap as a Nose Guard. Able to use his size to take up a gap and space with good block shed to cover his gap. Robert is one to keep your eye on the next few years as he continues to develop.
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Brady is an interior offensive line prospect who can play both Guard and Center and played on LCA’s JV and Varsity team last season. He comes off the snap with good quickness, explosion, and pad level. He gains a grip on the defensive lineman and has good sustain on his blocks. At Center, he can quickly snap the ball and be in position to block without missing a beat. Shows the ability to be utilized in both Gap and Zone schemes and has the athleticism to get to the second level to block linebackers. He has very good upside and will be someone to watch in the next few seasons as he continues to grow and develop.
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