Lineman Lab Standouts in the Rankings

One of the top training facilities for linemen of any age is right here in Ohio which has already produced some standout in the PrepRedzone Rankings.    [player_tooltip player_id='824056' first='Baylor' last='Wilkin'] imposes with his size at 6-foot-4 with a noticeably long wingspan making him the ideal left tackle to protect one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Wilkin is a leverage specialist with impressive power in his shoulders and arms to extend. Possesses quick feet to neutralize speed rushers or adjust on the move. Plays with a good sense of his surroundings with a mobile quarterback behind him, adjusts to his man looking in the backfield to maintain a pocket. Physically gifted with strong stature. Does an excellent job of maintaining his form out of the snap, doesn't give up cheap wins. There's a lot to like about Wilkin's game already and he only played half his junior year. With a full senior season ahead of him and nine DI offers already, Wilkin is a name we could be hearing a lot of in November and December.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19638521/65188e825b47890808ba6779">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19638521/65188e825b47890808ba6779</a>       [player_tooltip player_id='1135264' first='Jackson' last='Hedin'] is a multidimensional two-way player with above average abilities at left tackle in both pass protection and run blocking. Physically checks all the boxes of a college starter on size, speed, athleticism and football IQ. Comes in with as much experience as you will find out of a high school left tackle. Shows good aggression when playing to fight for one-on-one wins. Lets his technique do the talking by keeping his body in sync with his head to provide a clean pocket in pass pro. Plays heads up with his size to mirror his man to create even more space for ball carriers. Keeps his power in his upper body which says a lot with his long arms. Relentless along the defensive line with the ability to eat up blocks or get after the ball carrier. Hedin has put in the work when no one is watching or when things get hard to sharpen his game. His first offer just came in and a quality one at that from Denison, but things are just getting started for him ahead of a big senior year.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15123034/6547e69732e69e0490b501a8">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15123034/6547e69732e69e0490b501a8</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='746743' first='Joseph' last='Burkeen'] is my kind of player to watch with his aggressive style of play right in the middle of the action. I'd imagine Burkeen has one of the most chipped helmets on his team taking big hits in the middle before dishing them right back out. Takes up space in the middle with good size and strength to take on opponents' most physical players. Skillful run blocker always keeping his shoulders squared up to allow ball carriers even more space to maneuver. Like all good interior offensive lineman, he moves well up into the second level with quick feet to keep up with linebackers. Always looking for a man to block if left without a man over him, does a good job attacking playside to keep blocks going. Gets his weight forward when blocking, has the ability to put defenders on skates. Burkeen has racked up some good offers while getting in the Lineman Lab to keep evolving his game. I'll be looking forward to the first few weeks of the season to see that hard work paying off on film.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16171385/656e27bfff039f049c097438">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16171385/656e27bfff039f049c097438</a>     Ryan Zywiec is the kind of defensive lineman most coaches dream of. His disruptive style of play can quickly aid in shutting down opponents' game plans before they can take off. Has quick-twitch to fire out of his stance and into an offensive lineman's chest. Plays under his opponents pads with good ability to block shed. Has speed to pursue skill position players even with tough angles. Is an excellent tackler when a ball carrier is in his vicinity. Overall a powerful player with the strength to read and react to plays. Crashes down on double team blocks with the ability to break them. Plays with active hands to deflect blockers attacks. His block shedding is off the charts while he waits for his first offer, which is coming. Zywiec is too good of a player already for coaches to sit by. He possesses a high ceiling with the size of a player ready for Saturdays.

One of the top training facilities for linemen of any age is right here in Ohio which has already produced some standout in the PrepRedzone Rankings.