2025 Film Evals: West 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: West Suburbs Offensive Lineman</strong>!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292060' first='Michael' last='O'Connell'] (Glenbard West – 6'7” 270)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Connell is a massive offensive tackle at 6'7" 270 pounds that can play on both sides of the line.&nbsp; Controls the defensive lineman with his hands whether in the run or pass game.&nbsp; Great length not letting them get in his body. Seals well.&nbsp; Good athlete with a basketball background which just goes to show you the athleticism at play here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831101' first='Sam' last='Stec'] (Nazareth – 6'2” 260)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stec really impressed on tape.&nbsp; The 6'2" 260 pound lineman played mostly left tackle.&nbsp; Due to his lack of ideal heigh for that position he might have to kick inside to guard where he would be a monster!&nbsp; Nasty in both the run and pass game.&nbsp; LPuts guys on the ground.&nbsp; Seals well and plays with grit.&nbsp; Quality athlete with quick footwork.&nbsp; Excelled against good competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='690155' first='Ryder' last='McMurray'] (Hinsdale South – 6'3” 275)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMurray is a right tackle that has a strong and stocky build at 6'3". Very physical player that is ideal at right tackle or even guard because of how well he moves guys in the run game.&nbsp; Seals and is decent in pass pro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830859' first='Hunter' last='Gale'] (Rock Falls – 6'5” 315)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gale is a big and burly 6'5" 315 left tackle.&nbsp; The big bodied offensive lineman moves guys in the run game and shows flashes in pass pro.&nbsp; Also plays defensive tackle some as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832151' first='Thomas' last='Klos'] (Fenton – 6'2” 295)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This right guard had quite a few pancakes in the tape we saw.&nbsp; Solid size on the interior where he moves bodies and gets guys on the ground.&nbsp; Blocks well in pass protection in a telephone booth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437629' first='Austin' last='Roush'] (Naperville North – 6'3” 250)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like what we see out of this center/left guard.&nbsp; Anchors at a high level in pass pro.&nbsp; Technichian on the interior and is a solid athlete overall.&nbsp; The size plays well on the inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330456' first='Ryan' last='Mascari'] (Neuqua Valley – 6'4” 230)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the athleticism at 6'4" as a tackle.&nbsp; Solid frame combined with good technique and can get to the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JC Hayes (Montini – 6'2” 251)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Left tackle that might have to slide into guard.&nbsp; Good build and strength.&nbsp; Seals well to open holes and is a mauler in the run game.&nbsp; Good technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='538361' first='John' last='Costello'] (Benet – 6'1” 240)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Costello is a left guard that plays with good technique.&nbsp; Solid in pass pro.&nbsp; Blocks well on the move and is very mobile pulling in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='819680' first='Mohammed' last='Hanif'] (South Elgin – 5'10” 250)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hanif is a right guard that is only 5'10" which will limit him at the next level, but makes up for it with his strong and stocky build.&nbsp; Pass blocks well in a telephone booth with good technique and can also play some center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331520' first='Kaiden' last='Morris'] (Rochelle – 6'2” 225)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris is a 6'2" guard that plays with a nastiness to his game.&nbsp; Blocks very well on the move.&nbsp; Good pulling and being the lead blocker opening holes at the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330448' first='Joseph' last='Pettit'] (Geneva – 5'11” 235)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Geneva guard plays on both sides of the line.&nbsp; On the offensive line he is a guard that brings quickness on the interior, moves well in space, and blocks on the move.&nbsp; Defensively he pursues the ball with good speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292704' first='Dylan' last='Bradford'] (Glenbard North – 6'2” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradford is a 6'2" prospect that plays right tackle and left guard.&nbsp; Projection is best at the guard spot where he is a decent puller and has flashes in pass pro in a telephone booth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292825' first='Ted' last='Dost'] (Glenbard North – 6'4” 343)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massive right tackle from Glenbrook North that seals ok on the edge and can turn defenders in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292846' first='Will' last='Anthony'] (Geneva – 6'4” 240)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony is a 6'4" left tackle that might be better suited on the right side of the line.&nbsp; Long and lean frame which he will need to add more bulk on but there is some projection there.&nbsp; Raw strength is definitely shown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->