Mid-Season Monsters: Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are now at the half way mark of the regular season in the state of Illinois.&nbsp; Time to look at some of the prospects that are shining as we reviewed their mid-season film in <strong>Mid-Season Monsters: Offensive Lineman</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='831090' first='Parker' last='Brault'] (Palatine – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Marshall commit is having a nice start to the season.&nbsp; At the center position he has great size, strength, and technique.&nbsp; Plays with a mean streak!&nbsp; Can get to the second level in the run game.&nbsp; Moves bodies and clears the way for runs up the middle.&nbsp; Has mobility and good athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1250593' first='TJ' last='Woods'] (Fenwick – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” offensive lineman that plays right tackle for Fenwick.&nbsp; Does a nice job of sealing off in the run game and playing with a nasty streak.&nbsp; Good mobility and uses his hands well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1564768' first='Christian' last='Fargo'] (Evanston – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holds at point of attack. Gets guy on the ground in run game. Very good in pass pro.&nbsp; He has been an anchor for the Wildkits offensive line and deserves a look at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Omar Saadan (St. Ignatius – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” 280 pound center interior offensive lineman has a good base.&nbsp; Good in pass protection and has the raw strength to move opponents up front.&nbsp; Really like the potential he shows holding up against big bodied defensive pass rushers holding his ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='912517' first='Logan' last='Schultz'] (Fenwick – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schultz is a 6'3” 285 pound junior left tackle for Fenwick.&nbsp; Physical pass protector that pancakes his opponents.&nbsp; Like the arm length and how he uses it to his advantage.&nbsp; Moves bodies in the run game with his strength.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1190448' first='Carson' last='Range'] (Prospect – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3” 280 pound right guard has good arm length and uses it to get his opponents on the ground.&nbsp; Plays physical at the point of attack.&nbsp; Seals well and can push his man back several yards with ease in the run.&nbsp; Does a nice job of anchoring vs the pass with a strong set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1564788' first='Noah' last='Miranda'] (Hope – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miranda is a massive offensive lineman at the left guard spot.&nbsp; He holds up well in pass blocking with his length, wide base, and set.&nbsp; In the run he definitely can move guys back several yards and even shows some mobility getting to the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1291220' first='Michael' last='Drain'] (Plainfield South – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drain is a 6'0” 255 pound left guard that plays with a strong base.&nbsp; Can pull getting to second level.&nbsp; Solid in pass protection holding his ground anchoring and using his length to keep defenders at bay.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL James Tsagalis (Prospect – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This offensive lineman from Prospect goes 6'3” 265 pounds.&nbsp; Like his footwork in pass protection at left tackle seeming very light on his feet.&nbsp; Physical in the run game driving with his lower half.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->