2025 Film Evals: South Suburbs Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our final position group to break down in the 2025 class in Illinois is the offensive lineman.&nbsp; Ton of quality prospects throughout the state.&nbsp; We examine it in <strong>2025 Film Evals: South Suburbs Offensive Lineman</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830248' first='Matt' last='Marek'] (Sandburg – 6'4” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marek is one of if not the best pass blocking left tackles in the class.&nbsp; At 6'4" the Indiana commit uses his length, hands, and footwork to not allow defenders to get past him.&nbsp; Good athlete that is very comfortable in space vs edge rushers. Drives in the run game and locks on to his man and rides him into the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830843' first='Michael' last='McDonough'] (Andrew – 6'4” 290)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Illini commit is a beast at right guard.&nbsp; He is an absolute mauler and pancake machine.&nbsp; Drives with his legs with force.&nbsp; Gets to the second level on blocks in the run game.&nbsp; Moves guys with his raw strength and technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331578' first='Jazarri' last='Jackson'] (Hillcrest – 6'3” 270)<br></strong><br>This Lemont 6'5" right tackle has excellent length and he knows how to use it!&nbsp; Love how he keeps pass rushers at bey with his long arms not letting them get into his body.&nbsp; Sets well in the pass game anchoring.&nbsp; In the run game he is a mauler that has a strong punch at the point of attack and gets to the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331512' first='Keegan' last='Cooper'] (Bishop McNamara – 6'0” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper is a 6'0" left tackle that will most likely need to kick into guard because of size.&nbsp; Really like his feet and ability to move like a typewriter.&nbsp; Solid technique and good use of his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Drain (Plainfield South – 6'0” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drain is a center that plays with a nasty streak.&nbsp; Good use of his hands in pass pro and moves his feet well.&nbsp; Wrestles guys to the ground in the run game and overall gets to the defensive lineman in a split second after the snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='600298' first='Sean' last='Hampton'] (Plainfield East – 6'1” 270)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton is a right tackle with good athleticism.&nbsp; Will probably kick inside to guard at the next level.&nbsp; Seals well and has good length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331594' first='Ethan' last='Toosley'] (Lincoln Way Central – 6'0” 270)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0" interior offensive lineman moves extremely well in space.&nbsp; Pulls and blocks on the move.&nbsp; Tough and physical with good technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292305' first='Jake' last='Jakovich'] (Joliet Catholic – 6'3” 270)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakovich is a 6'3" guard that pulls well, drives defenders with his legs in run game, and is physical.&nbsp; Gets to the second level as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833301' first='Evan' last='Haskell'] (La Salle Peru – 6'0” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakovich is a 6'3" guard that pulls well, drives defenders with his legs in run game, and is physical.&nbsp; Gets to the second level as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537268' first='Tigea' last='Mackey'] (Hillcrest – 5'10” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mackey is a right guard that is undersized, but has a wide body.&nbsp; Plays with a mean streak.&nbsp; Blocks well on the move and brings above average athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831105' first='Nico' last='LoCoco'] (Lemont – 5'8” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lococo is a guard that is on the smaller and lighter side.&nbsp; Quick and solid athlete that brings toughness to a small college program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->