Round Two Playoffs OL Top Performers

Round Two of the 2024 West Virginia State Playoffs has been completed as 16 teams prepare for the semifinals. Here are some standout OL from the second round of the playoffs.    Marshall commit [player_tooltip player_id='908607' first='Drake' last='Lanham'] helped pave the way for a Hurricane offense that rushed for over 300 yards 7 touchdowns in the Redskins' big quarterfinals win over Jefferson. The senior big man drove defenders off the ball all game and you could find him driving his man 5+ yards down the field at times. He's performed well in his transition to left tackle this season to fill a large void for Hurricane and has done so at a high level. Lanham has been one of the highest stock risers in the state since his younger years and has developed into a top OL prospect in this class.      Another top OL prospect in the state who performed well in the AAAA quarterfinals was 2026 Huntington tackle [player_tooltip player_id='866257' first='Mason' last='Ramsey']. He's been a huge addition to the Highlanders' program this season after coming over from Cabell Midland and showed why against Wheeling Park last week. Ramsey opened running lanes for teammate [player_tooltip player_id='450988' first='Keegan' last='Sack'] who went for 180 yards and 4 touchdowns in the win. He showed the ability to pull from his left tackle spot as a lead blocker on inside runs. Ramsey added size this off-season and is still adjusting but is developing well nicely along with becoming a leader of that talented OL group.      An under-the-radar 2025 offensive lineman who had a strong quarterfinal performance was Fairmont Senior's [player_tooltip player_id='1316856' first='Powers' last='Dawson']. With quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='450993' first='Brody' last='Whitehair'] out with an injury, the Polar Bears relied heavily on its running game to pull out the win over a talented Spring Valley squad that many thought could pull the upset. Dawson and his fellow big men up front put that to bed quickly as they grinded out the 29-6 win largely on the ground. Dawson is a must-know for D3 programs as a strong and compact guard prospect who also has quality athleticism that allows him to play left tackle in high school. He did a nice job in run blocking during the game on inside and outside runs sealing the edge and turning his man inside and outside.      The Frankfort Falcons have an impressive offensive line, especially for Class AA, and are big and nasty up front in their Wing-T system. One of many seniors who performed well last week in their 27-6 win over Bluefield was [player_tooltip player_id='1126422' first='Daniel' last='Marley'] at left guard. While he may not be quite as big as several other of his teammates up front, Marley is a nasty and athletic lineman who executes those Wing-T blocking schemes perfectly. He's an imposing puller with good footwork and quickness who can get out in space and block as well.      A small college prospect from a school Class A school to know and had a strong performance last week for Tug Valley is senior [player_tooltip player_id='1573113' first='Dylan' last='Meade']. Meade helped produce a stellar performance from junior ATH [player_tooltip player_id='894624' first='Bryson' last='Elia'] who rushed for 247 yards and 4 touchdowns on the day. Meade is a smaller lineman that D3 programs need to check out and can provide value at that level. He showcased quality pulling ability from his right guard spot during the game and was strong at the point of attack when he met his man. Meade also did a nice job finishing blocks and showed an edge on film that you like to see in offensive linemen.

Round Two of the 2024 West Virginia State Playoffs has been completed as 16 teams prepare for the semifinals. Here are some standout OL from the second round of the playoffs.