Welcome to the Rankings 2026 Northeast Ohio Linemen

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Able to lock into blocks for extended periods, handles quick moves with good weight transfer. Wilhelm has already put together some good film against some high quality opponents, with more time Wilhelm is a name college coaches will be familiar with.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17748161/65a8192ea676f6089c7642b9u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/17748161/65a8192ea676f6089c7642b9u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["402315"],"_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='402315' first='Caiden' last='Kovacs'] packs a punch from the interior offensive line with good clearout ability in the run game. Kovacs maintains good leverage under his man from the snap with the ability to control his man for bigger openings. Plays well in tight spaces with good footing, strong squat position with a good base. Is quick off the line, dominating initial contact to force defenders off their footing. Attacks opposite shoulders against linemen guessing to the playside. Able to drive defenders backwards with proper technique that looked stronger as the season advanced. Scrapes to the second level, keeps his weight centered while running for big contact with linebackers. Kovacs has a bright future ahead of him on his current trajectory as one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2026 class.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19464861/6542bf4590eece0354d26e80u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/19464861/6542bf4590eece0354d26e80u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":"","_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='1181982' first='Tim' last='Lennon'] plays with an edge you can't teach whenever he takes the field with a visible desire to win each snap. On offense, Lennon is a bully at left tackle with strong feet to absorb contact and fight back. Powerful arms with strength at the ready to knock away defenders. Plays his best on the defensive line where he can play interior defensive line or in a two point stance along the edge. Attacks below the pads, quick at disposing of offensive lineman with balance to quickly adjust to ball carriers. Reads plays while attacking, shows quick reaction skills to see where the play is headed. Lennon is as exciting of a prospect that you will find in this class and one who still has a lot to offer with more healthy playing time.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17575117/654ff8bb64ea2a0c180a9533u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/17575117/654ff8bb64ea2a0c180a9533u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1171406"],"_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='1171406' first='Collin' last='Crocker'] is a problem in the making for offensive coordinators in the state of Ohio. It's easy to see on film that Crocker will be a regular contributor on defense for one of the top defenses in the state. His speed off the edge is just the opening he uses to get offensive linemen off balance. Once he opens his man up, he shows good rotation in his hips to attack small openings against his man. Has good power in his upper body to rip or swim against resistance. Naturally strong runner on his feet with attack angles for ball carriers on the move. Strong enough to get down ball carriers with one arm, dangerous in small areas to prevent breakout plays. There is a lot to like from Crocker as he develops into a potential cornerstone on defense. His work in the Lineman Lab at T3 hasn't gone unnoticed as a player with a lot of upside with his size.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17748181/65517dff4ba8580f4cb3b210u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/17748181/65517dff4ba8580f4cb3b210u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1167838"],"_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='1167838' first='Trent' last='Merrell'] has the size, power and speed to jump off the page as an early standout in the 2026 class. Merrell's speed and agility at the line of scrimmage can be lethal from the four-point stance as he unloads like a coiled spring. Quick hips, adjusts his whole body with speed. A fluid transfer of power from lower body to upper body when engaging in a block. Long arms that allow him to get his hands on ball carriers from difficult angles. Relentless attackers will play hard to the whistle. Shows good, consistent technique in his film coming off the edge. Merrell didn't look like a player in his sophomore season on film, but a more refined and energizing player that defenses need to account for. As he continues to grow, I see a player who is well on his way to college offers.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18430561/65773129478d7009504a2740u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/18430561/65773129478d7009504a2740u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d7f741db8db"} /-->