2025 Offensive Linemen on the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2025 is a deep class at every position in the state of Arkansas. Offensive line is a unit that will surprise with just how many guys in the class have the ability to play on Saturdays in the future. In this article, we are going to highlight some offensive lineman to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='211197' first='Ryan' last='Nolan']-Offensive Tackle-Cutter Morning Star-6'7” 335-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='211197' first='Ryan' last='Nolan'] is a powerhouse at the tackle position on the offensive line. He uses his power and hands well and keeps opposing defenders out of the offensive backfield. Nolan explodes out of the stance and gets into the opposing defender quickly. Meanwhile, from a run block perspective, Nolan has no trouble driving opposing defenders out of the way. He clears a rushing lane in impressive fashion. Nolan is an offensive lineman to watch out for over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927119' first='Jose' last='Ortiz']-Offensive Line-Gentry-6'2” 315-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few months, I have become more and more impressed with the work that Gentry offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='927119' first='Jose' last='Ortiz'] puts in on the offensive line. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and looks to finish each block in aggressive fashion. Ortiz uses his hands strength well to keep opposing pass rushers out of the offensive backfield. He has no trouble clearing a rushing lane for his running backs. Ortiz looks to block at the second level and is a prospect with the potential to have a big season for Gentry in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355489' first='Collin' last='Andrews']-Offensive Line-Walnut Ridge-6'4' 275-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='355489' first='Collin' last='Andrews'] is another offensive lineman that is opening eyes as the 2024 football season approaches. Andrews has an impressive mix of quickness and power that will keep opposing defenders off-balance. He has the ability to finish each block with a pancake. Andrews does a nice job of opening up rushing lanes for his running back. Andrews is explosive enough to keep pass rushers out of the offensive backfield. I look for him to have a strong season for Walnut Ridge in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342107' first='Brody' last='Benton']-Offensive Line-Des Arc-6'3” 300-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='342107' first='Brody' last='Benton'] will impress you with his power on the first series of the game. He has the ability to overpower opposing defensive linemen. Meanwhile, he has good quickness and gets out of the stance quickly. Benton does a nice job of keeping his quarterback clean. From a run blocking perspective, Benton does a great job of clearing the rushing lane for his running backs. He is an offensive lineman with the potential to have a strong 2024 season for Des Arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132710' first='Jonavon' last='Woodson']-Offensive Line-Malvern-5'11' 275-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I come away impressed each season with the amount of talent that Malvern produces consistently on the offensive line. [player_tooltip player_id='1132710' first='Jonavon' last='Woodson'] is an offensive lineman that hammers out the details on the offensive front. He is an impressive run blocker that clears a rushing lane in the blink of an eye. Woodson uses his speed well to open up the rushing lanes. Woodson does a nice job of keeping opposing pass rushers out of the offensive backfield. He is an offensive lineman that should open plenty of eyes this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->