Powerhouse Training 5v5 Tournament: OL/DL Prospects to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were plenty of lineman prospects that showed up to the 5v5 event held by Powerhouse Training. Check out which prospects to watch this upcoming season after a productive performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='284189' first='Cole' last='Branan']: EDGE || 6'1 || Mountain Ridge HS || c/o 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Branan was impressive in the event. Showed burst to get upfield, fluid hips to bend around the corner, UOH to make quick contact and accelerate to the QB. Branan showed that he can compete against blockers with size and athletic ability. He's a top prospect in his 2026 class to watch this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cole_branan/status/1769418341071122621","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cole_branan/status/1769418341071122621 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='698239' first='Iakopo' last='Malufau']: DL || 5'10 || Skyridge HS || c/o 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malufau had himself a day last Saturday. Displayed bend and burst to line up at the LOS. Ability to get upfield, UOH to make quick contact and accelerate to the QB. Malufau showed he can compete against prospects with size and athletic ability. An under the radar prospect to watch for the Falcons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MalufauIakopo/status/1769571031088500977","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MalufauIakopo/status/1769571031088500977 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='698241' first='Paxton' last='Naegle']: EDGE || 6'4 || Corner Canyon HS || c/o 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naegle showcased his skills at this event. Ability to bend and burst to play along the LOS. Can get upfield, fluid hips to bend around the corner, UOH to make quick contact and get to the QB. Naegle showed that can compete against offensive blockers with size and is a top prospect to watch in his 2025 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NaeglePaxton/status/1769098321082114161","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NaeglePaxton/status/1769098321082114161 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='698343' first='Cade' last='Draper']: OL || 6'1 || Roy HS || c/o 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Draper had a productive day at the event.Bend and balance to line up along the LOS. Displayed quickness to set his base, hands to give initial contact, and sustain feet and balance. Anchor to avoid giving up ground. Draper showed he can compete against defensive line prospects with size and athletic ability. A top prospect in his 2025 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CadeDraper1/status/1769802630618816827","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CadeDraper1/status/1769802630618816827 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='698245' first='Naimana' last='Filivaolelei']: OL || 5'11 || Corner Canyon HS || c/o 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Filivaolelei displayed his skills to go with his wide frame. Bend and balance to play along the LOS. Quickness to set his base, hands to give initial contact and sustain feet and balance. Filivaolelei showed he can compete against defensive line prospects with size and athletic ability. An under the radar prospect that deserve more looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Nai_Filivao/status/1769430239850172798","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Nai_Filivao/status/1769430239850172798 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->