2026 Film Room: Northern Suburbs 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: Northern Suburbs Offensive Lineman!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399932' first='Tony' last='Balanganayi'] (Palatine – 6'4” 260)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the tape of this Palatine 6'4" 260 pound right tackle.&nbsp; Brings plus athleticism to the table along with excellent movement skills.&nbsp; Great in space and is so technically sound!&nbsp; Physical taking guys to the ground in the run and is a bully at the point of attack.&nbsp; The athleticism, physical tools, and instincts are very intriguing here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801991' first='Owen' last='Fors'] (Barrington – 6'4” 275)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fors really pops.&nbsp; The super athletic 6'4" 275 pound left guard plays great in space, is quick and mobile, and physical at the point of attack.&nbsp; Pancakes in the run game with his raw strength and has typewriter footwork in pass pro along with being able to anchor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1236185' first='Jalin' last='Strowder'] (Carmel – 6'3” 325)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strowder is a big bodied offensive lineman that plays up and down the line, but probably projects best inside at guard.&nbsp; Wide frame and good base.&nbsp; Really like the movement skills and athleticism at his size.&nbsp; Moves bodies with ease and is a road grader in the run.&nbsp; Against the pass he anchors extremely well and has sound technique and footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1314890' first='Zach' last='Hultgren'] (Burlington Central – 6'5” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hultgren is a 6'5" 280 pound left tackle that brings plus athleticism to the table.&nbsp; Drives man off the line in the run game and is light on his feet in pass protection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400017' first='Evan' last='Downer'] (Palatine – 6'4” 230)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great size and frame for this Palatine left tackle at 6'4" 230 pounds.&nbsp; Good pass blocking instincts and tools.&nbsp; Also plays with a mean streak in the run game and can really seal off the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839921' first='Hawken' last='Anderson'] (Glenbrook South – 6'3” 275)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a center at 6'3" 275 pounds that plays with toughness at the pivot position.&nbsp; Like how he gets his guys on the ground and is a road grader in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->