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Tuesday Trench Talk

Tuesday Trench Talk
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Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault December 3, 2024 @ 08:39 PM
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Elijah Berman
Elijah Berman 6'3" | 300 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Michael Branch
Michael Branch 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're spotlighting five big linemen on both sides of the ball in the Hoosier State this week. Here are five must-watch names to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284105"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674fc0c8e3c53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Branch is a strong defensive lineman/EDGE prospect for Taylor who is coming off a productive season: he recorded 79 total tackles, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. He has a history of playing both inside and outside, and is a good pass rusher with arm length and size. If he grows and develops he will be a major name to know during college camp season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["969008"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674fc0c8e3cb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berman's season was cut short due to an injury after eight weeks, but the interior defensive tackle proved his worth during his all-important junior season. Berman is a very versatile (he has played both inside and outside up front, although he primarily aligns as a defensive tackle) and very disruptive player who can ragdoll quarterbacks when he comes free.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Chase Crittenden","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"260","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wyoming","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674fc0c8e3d5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crittenden is a slightly undersized defensive end, but what he lacks in size he makes up for with relentless pursuit and strong lateral movement skills. He takes good angles to the ball and is a strong open-field tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Noah Lowrie","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"275","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fairborn","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674fc0c8e3de9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lowrie has good foot speed and is a great pulling run blocker. He runs his feet on contact effectively and drives defenders off the ball. The 6-foot, 275-pound interior linemen would be a nice get on the recruiting trail for a small school program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Calvin Lorek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Loveland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674fc0c8e3e71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lorek is a tall edge prospect who has plenty of room to grow and add bulk. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound player can set an edge, shed blocks and stunt inside to defend the run. He can hold his own at the point-of-attack and has a high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We're spotlighting five big linemen on both sides of the ball in the Hoosier State this week. Here are five must-watch names to know.

Michael Branch

Michael Branch

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Michael
Branch DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
225
HS
Taylor
|
OH
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Branch is a strong defensive lineman/EDGE prospect for Taylor who is coming off a productive season: he recorded...
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Elijah Berman

Elijah Berman

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 300
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
Berman DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
300
HS
Chaminade Julienne
|
OH
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Berman’s season was cut short due to an injury after eight weeks, but the interior defensive tackle proved...
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Chase Crittenden

Chase Crittenden

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 260
POS DL
CLASS 2026

Chase Crittenden

School: Wyoming
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Noah Lowrie

Noah Lowrie

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL
CLASS 2026

Noah Lowrie

School: Fairborn
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Calvin Lorek

Calvin Lorek

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
POS DL
CLASS 2026

Calvin Lorek

School: Loveland
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