Class of 2026 Under the Radar: OL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 36 Offensive Linemen in the Prep Redzone rankings for the class of 2026, it is easy to see that there is a tremendous amount of talent at the position. Here are five excellent Offensive Linemen to keep an eye on this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154064"],"_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":"Landry had a good Sophomore season in 2023.  His solid play helped the Mentor Cardinals win 7 games and average 31.8 points per game. He plays as a LT. While run blocking, he fires out low and generates good movement at the point of attack with his great play strength, leverage and foot drive. He displays very good physical toughness as he finishes the block to the ground for a pancake.  On zone runs, he is quick to get to the second level and takes good angles before easily overpowering the LB. While in pass pro, he shows quick feet and good reactive athleticism as he mirrors the EDGE. He exhibits good use of hands winning battles with his hands inside while anchoring as he gives the QB more time to pass the ball. 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His excellent physical toughness allows him to finish the block to the ground for a pancake. His very good mental toughness enables him to elevate his play near the goal line.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1178316"],"_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":"Royce had a great Sophomore season in 2023. His very good play helped the Springfield Tigers to an 8-win season where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs and averaged 30.25 points per game. He plays as a C. 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