2026 Film Room: Central and Southern Illinois Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 in the state of Illinois has a strong offensive line class.&nbsp; We breakdown the tape from prospects across the state including here in <strong>2026 Film Room: Central and Southern Illinois Offensive Lineman!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801699' first='Casey' last='Thomann'] (Olney – 6'7” 285)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Olney right tackle is tall and very athletic.&nbsp; Moves very well to tht second level.&nbsp; Drives man off the line of scrimmage in the run game.&nbsp; Sound footwork against the pass and uses his length to keep pass rushes away.&nbsp; Strong initial punch.&nbsp; Has all the tools you look for in a young tackle prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212317' first='Jaquarius' last='Green'] (Peoria – 6'2” 385)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green is an absolute mammoth of a human being at 6'2" and 385 pounds.&nbsp; Projects best playing inside at guard.&nbsp; Will probably have to slim down some to get the most out of his athleticism.&nbsp; He mauls in the run game moving bodies with ease.&nbsp; Very powerful hands with his punch throwing them to the ground.&nbsp; Blocks well on short movement plays in the run game.&nbsp; Just moves the man across from him with ease.&nbsp; Will need some refinement in the pass pro game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801978' first='Zach' last='Poole'] (Lincoln – 6'5” 285)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Poole is a 6'5" offensive lineman that presents versatility up and down the line of scrimmage.&nbsp; Plays a lot at center, but can also kick out to guard or tackle.&nbsp; Anchors well in pass pro at the pivot.&nbsp; Overall technically sound player that has good fundamentals and physical tools to work with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1146140' first='Colton' last='Barlow'] (Dunlap – 6'3” 285)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Dunlap 6'3" 285 pound big man up front brings versatility being able to play a number of spots on the line including being effective at left tackle.&nbsp; Plus athlete that blocks well on the move.&nbsp; Gets to the second level.&nbsp; Good pass blocker with nimble footwork at his size that anchors against power rushers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399976' first='Cian' last='Mahoney'] (Sacred Heart Griffin – 6'5” 250)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mahoney has a prototype size and frame at 6'5" 250 pounds.&nbsp; Has the frame to add more strength along with plus length.&nbsp; Technically sound tackle that moves bodies in the run game with his leverage.&nbsp; Sound footwork in the pass game and is a good athlete.&nbsp; Alot of intriguing tools here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400014' first='Broden' last='Reynolds'] (Mt. Zion – 6'4” 240)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reynolds flashed.&nbsp; Good frame for this 6'4” 240 pound offensive tackle that once he continues to add strength will be really good.&nbsp; Solid in pass protection that probably projects best at right tackle long term.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801893' first='Tristan' last='Wallarab'] (United Township – 6'0” 225)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wallarab is a guard that is a solid athlete and good puller.&nbsp; Can get to the second level.&nbsp; Decent pass blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670032' first='Cameron' last='Henderson'] (Cahokia – 6'0” 290)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson is a center at 6'0" 245 pounds that is a solid athlete that can anchor in pass pro at the pivot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->