Ohio’s Best-on-Best Lineman Challenge Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale Rodick's Lineman Lab is known for elevating the play of linemen from middle school to the pros. The best-on-best lineman challenge showcased some of the best young talent in the class of 2025, 26 and 27. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jonnell George Jr","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"235","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Glenville ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jonnell George is the next name to know out of the Glenville powerhouse. George was a standout from the first whistle at the showcase by putting in 100 percent effort in everything from warm ups to drills and finally one-on-one action. His body control is the first thing you notice out of George with his ability to move in complete fluidity to work against his man. Has a good sense to drop his hips and shoulders when a weakness opens up against his man. Utilizes his lengths well when getting past his man. Long arms that allow him to dictate action with quick reaction to shed blocks while maintaining control. Forceful hands that are equally quick. George has the intangibles and measurements to keep an eye on as a player poised to make his biggest mark in his senior season. Has the interest of several schools including Toledo, Grand Valley State and Bucknell.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/JonnellJr/status/1777160576843583865u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/JonnellJr/status/1777160576843583865u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["462515"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='462515' first='Trevor' last='Whitney'] was the most consistent offensive lineman at the showcase which led him to earn an O-line MVP for the camp. Whitney has the stature you want to see in an offensive lineman at the next level at 6-foot-3 and 290-pounds. Solid flexibility out of his stance to keep his body locked on his man. His footwork went from good last year to great this offseason as Whitney looks even better in preparation for his senior year. Keeps his lower body locked and loaded with an impressive amount of power at the ready. Maintains good balance while absorbing contract to deflect defenders away from the pocket in pass pro. Handles power rushes as good as you will see at the high school level, also has the reaction to handle speed rushers. Whitney has numerous offers headed into his senior year from Findlay, Wayne State, Ohio Dominican and picked up an offer from Mercyhurst at the showcase.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Tjwhitney75/status/1781756556977049881u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Tjwhitney75/status/1781756556977049881u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["744345"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='744345' first='Jack' last='OToole'] was the other MVP of the defensive line and for good reason. O'Toole's power was nearly unmatched on the afternoon, mix that with his quickness and it's no wonder he's gaining as much attention as he is. O'Toole was another player who earned an offer at the showcase and it was his first from Walsh University. He stood out at the camp for his broad shoulders he used to delivery powerful first blows in drills. In pass pro, he looked like a player in midseason form with a great sense of movement against him with the strength to fight against it for wins. His footwork is rock solid as a defensive end that doesn't give up ground. Power in his arms to rip past blocks. O'Toole has been on an upwards trajectory since his junior year and the best-on-best challenge was the best stage for him to shine. Earning his first offer was a big step, but it's far from the last he will see.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Jotoole_1/status/1782112731841331374u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Jotoole_1/status/1782112731841331374u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["746746"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='746746' first='Robert' last='Smith'] came into the best-on-best challenge with all the confidence in the world and came out as the other O-line MVP. Smith has had one of the busiest off seasons in the country picking up big offer after big offer. Directly after the camp he picked up an offer from Bucknell and a few days later another from Cincinnati. At 6-foot-4, 290-pounds Smith looks the part of dominant offensive lineman. Does an excellent job in pass pro keeping his body low, feet light and a balance of power in his legs and arms. Consistently finishes off his blocks with a visible drive to win each battle. Does a great job of mirroring his opponent with quick reaction. Shows very good ability to stop both speed rushers and power moves. Plays low, gets under pad height and can quickly end a battle. Smith has become one of the most talked about offensive line recruits ahead of his senior year with a busy schedule of visits still ahead of him. Picking up a couple of Power Five offers, we will see more coming his way.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Rsmithh54/status/1787201015004975364u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Rsmithh54/status/1787201015004975364u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"Matthew Copley","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_weight":"294","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Aurora","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_4_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Matthew Copley was an impressive guy to watch during one-on-one time for his brute force and raw abilities. Copley plays a power rush brand of defensive line with a background in wrestling which only elevates his hand checks. His strength up top was second to none at the camp as player after player tried to slow him down. Sound footwork with the ability to plant a foot and drive into an offensive lineman. Strong enough to win battles even if his man gets under him. Good control in his upper body to drop his shoulders and get past blocks. Strong paws to disrupt offensive lineman's balance. Good drive in his legs to drive players backwards even when squared up. Copley is coming off a successful wrestling season and is a player I will be watching this fall.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/MatthewCopley10/status/1777772646349820259u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/MatthewCopley10/status/1777772646349820259u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663f7cb0b4bb3"} /-->