2026 Film Review: Potential Breakout Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the off-season, we've been doing an extensive film review over 100s of prospects in the Natural State. This article will go over potential breakout offensive linemen prospects in the class of 2026. Here are five maulers that I believe will showcase their skillset in 2024:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424578"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Foot-1u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e300 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eOffensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eClinton offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='424578' first='Creed' last='Brown'] is a run mauler in the interior. Brown displays a quick first step, exploding off the line of scrimmage with good pad level and hand placement to create inside leverage against his opposition, allowing himself to drive him back. Demonstrates active feet, strong lower body and a good natural balance with good awareness. u003c/spanu003ernrnNote – 3.5 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6617f3dbab840"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CreedB51/status/1778238343685288299","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/CreedB51/status/1778238343685288299 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401200"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e290 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eOffensive Lineu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2026u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernNorthside offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='401200' first='Kevin' last='Gonzales'] brings power and strength to the position. Gonzales displays good quickness off the line of scrimmage, allowing himself to create leverage with good placement and hand timing with good lower body power to drive his opposition. Demonstrates quick feet with good awareness to combo off of the first level, reaching the second level to create a running lane. 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Williams displays explosion off the snap with good pad level, hand placement and leg drive to create leverage and drive the defender back to the second level. Good in combo and base blocks, able to displace the defender easily. On the defensive side of the ball, he consistently explodes off the line of scrimmage, penetrating in the backfield. 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Barry displays good active feet with a strong lower body to drive his defender in base, reach or down blocks. Demonstrates good leverage at the snap with good hand placement, hand strength and footwork. Has the ability to redirect DL and diagnose stunts with a good anchor.rnrnNote – 4.0 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6617f3dbabb01"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NickBarry2026/status/1673001298340323328","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/NickBarry2026/status/1673001298340323328 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->