Breakout Offensive Linemen of the Class of 2025 (Pt.1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Five offensive linemen who have an excellent change at showing significant improvement during the 2024 season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["870328"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667613b7897b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A year ago, I saw JJ at the GETMAULED O-Line camp in Muskegon. There, I viewed JJ as a raw prospect with elite measurables. I predicted Division 1 offers just based on his size and then-current abilities, and this offseason, the offers came. JJ is currently a phenomenal MAC prospect, but he's still an incredibly raw prospect in my point of view. Like most other tall, lengthy athletes, JJ struggles with lateral movement and remaining balanced. He also struggles with his pass block footwork, run block leverage, and more. If this is the year JJ puts it all together, B1G 10 schools will come calling. That being said, although JJ has already earned D1 offers, he could breakout and earn those illustrious B1G 10 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899577"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667613b789813"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's been a long time coming for Zane. A year ago, I didn't quite know what to make of [player_tooltip player_id='899577' first='Zane' last='Panchula']. After the Prep Redzone combine, I have a great understanding of his abilities. At the combine, Zane impressed while still being a bit raw and inexperienced at offensive tackle. A lot of linemen look good on film, but most film for most linemen consists of run blocking. Seeing any lineman perform their pass set in-person is critical to our evaluations, and even with minor improvements, Zane can quickly become a Division 1 prospect next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298687"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667613b789858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dakoda will be on the Watch List for the next rankings update. This is a case of incredible size and measurables, but lacking skill in pretty much every area. Against most teams West Catholic faces, Dakota is able to get in front of a defender and block to the best of his abilities. However, he will need to work on his agility, footwork, fundamentals, etc, ahead of next season. As I stated earlier, Dakota has incredible size for an offensive lineman. In addition, I have full confidence in the West Catholic coaching staff to give Dakota the tools to develop into a great lineman. I believe there's a great chance that Dakota shows significant improvement next season. If he can do that, he'll be a college prospect in no time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1290577"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667613b78989a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rocco will be ranked on the lower end of the ranked offensive lineman (but you have to be a great HS football player to be ranked). That said, I think Rocco is a good offensive lineman who is bogged down by his lackluster measurables and has some room to grow fundamentally. Rocco is a willing run blocker and uses his leverage to earn dominant wins. He also has better agility than most offensive linemen. Although Rocco's ceiling isn't too high, I could easily see him taking a big step forward under the new Brother Rice coaching staff. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899504"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667613b7898e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeremiah is another example of a lineman with very good size, but needing to improve fundamentally. His latest film shows off a good variety of run blocking, and even some decent pass blocking. While run blocking, he uses his leverage to earn pancakes. Jeremiah has a powerful first step and can consistently earn wins against decent D-Linemen. He also has several instances of great agility. I beleive that Jeremiah has all the tools to become a GLIAC prospect, but he's got to earn it in the coming months. With Kenowa Hills' new coaching staff, QB, and scheme, Jeremiah could thrive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->