Top 10 class of 2025 OL in Orange County (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='282706' first='Jake' last='Flores'], JSerra</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flores is in the conversation about top offensive linemen in the state let alone Orange County. His first step and quickness are top notch and he's improved his balance and strength. He's equally good at defending speed and power moves and has the frame to add size. Flores is committed to Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JakeFlores2025/status/1753964489702318591","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JakeFlores2025/status/1753964489702318591 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='282776' first='Sione' last='Tohi'], Mater Dei</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tohi got meaningful playing time as a freshman and has been a key contributor for the Monarchs ever since. He played alongside two elite offensive linemen and sometimes outshined those guys in my opinion. I like him as a guard and he does an excellent job replacing his hands and recovering if he gets beat initially. Tohi is a strong, experienced lineman who is committed to Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/uhiIaaaa/status/1805287703036277211","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/uhiIaaaa/status/1805287703036277211 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='976941' first='Elijah' last='Vaikona'], Santa Margarita</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vaikona is massive and at least 6-foot-7. As a run blocker, he bullies opponents with his strength and is athletic enough to get to the second level with ease. In pass protection, he defends the bullrush very well. He hasn't played football for a long time and he is transferring from a lower level to the highest level in the nation, but he has the size coaches love and is committed to USC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/elijah_vaikona/status/1808235614359507248","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/elijah_vaikona/status/1808235614359507248 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='976915' first='Nehemiah' last='Johnson'], Orange Lutheran</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson recently committed to UCLA and was one of the most improved offensive linemen in 2023. He is strong, gets to the second level with ease and knows how to leverage is strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Bignemo10_/status/1819437340865306944","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Bignemo10_/status/1819437340865306944 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='820632' first='Jacob' last='Maiava'], Crean Lutheran</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maiava recently transferred to Crean Lutheran from Santa Margarita and it is one of the most impactful transfers of the offseason. He is a violent run blocker with good instincts that can get to the second level quickly. I am assuming he will play tackle at Crean Lutheran but he has the versatility to play anywhere and will likely be an interior offensive lineman at SMU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jacob_wp75/status/1790941343814197634","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jacob_wp75/status/1790941343814197634 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->