2025 Film Evals: Chicago 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: Chicago Offensive Lineman!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='714442' first='Dylaan' last='Richmond'] (Brother Rice – 6'4” 290)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richmond is a left tackle that has great size at 6'4" with a frame to continue to add strength.&nbsp; Such powerful hands throwing dudes to the ground like he is karate chopping them!&nbsp; Pancake machine that finishes through blocks.&nbsp; Good athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832145' first='Nikola' last='Dale'] (Whitney Young – 6'2” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale is a center that is a good plus athlete with mobility on the interior.&nbsp; Great movement skills, plays well in space, and can get to the second level.&nbsp; Like the footwork and pass pro upside.&nbsp; Also plays DT on the other side where he flashes pass rush skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1146460' first='Dominic' last='Bitz'] (DePaul Prep – 6'0” 270)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DePaul Prep offensive lineman plays both center and right tackle.&nbsp; Most comfortable and projectable at center.&nbsp; Really liked what he showed anchoring at the point of attack in the pass game.&nbsp; Can get to the second level, wrestles inside vs defensive tackles, and moves the line of scrimmage.&nbsp; Light on his feet and has good technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sincere Kelley (St. Rita – 6'2” 230)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelley is an athletic offensive tackle that we can see kicking inside to guard or center.&nbsp; Technician with his hands.&nbsp; Blocks well in space.&nbsp; Very fluid pass blocker that has excellent footwork and is light on his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='819667' first='Cory' last='Simmons'] (Simeon – 6'3” 340)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simmons is a 6'3" 340 pound big bodied interior lineman.&nbsp; Good athlete with a huge frame.&nbsp; Anchors well and gets to the second level in run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292304' first='Jaylen' last='Jeffries'] (Kenwood – 6'3” 285)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This offensive tackle might project best at guard to the next level.&nbsp; Wide body and solid athleticism.&nbsp; Definitely some projection to work with here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='678232' first='Joshua' last='Mam'] (Taft – 6'1” 225)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mam plays at left tackle, but with his build and height will kick inside to guard.&nbsp; Good strength and gets to the second level.&nbsp; Like the footwork in pass pro and overall movement skills/athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='678241' first='Josiah' last='Ramirez'] (Taft – 6'1” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramirez is a right guard that has a wide bodied and stocky build at 6'1". Physical offensive lineman that moves well in space and makes an impact in the run game moving defenders off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250593' first='TJ' last='Woods'] (Fenwick – 6'3” 260)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatility lining up all over the line of scrimmage is his biggest strength.&nbsp; Played up and down the line in his tape.&nbsp; We feel he probably projects best at center or guard.&nbsp; Turns defenders at the point of attack with his strength.&nbsp; Good use of his hands and gets to the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->