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<p><a>It's time to show some love to offensive linemen.</a></p>
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<p>As we close in on National Signing Day, Kansas athletes are taking to social media to announce their commitments, and Prep Redzone scouts are noticing.</p>
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<p>More than 30 Kansas offensive linemen in the Class of 2025 have announced commitments to college programs.</p>
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<p>Here is a quick look at those offensive linemen who have made their college choices.</p>
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<p>Prep Redzone encourages athletes and coaches to keep our scouts updated as players make their commitments and college programs release information on their recruiting classes.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716598' first='Andrew' last='Babalola'],</strong> OL, 6'6”, 270, Blue Valley Northwest, '25 (Michigan)</p>
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<p>The No. 1 ranked offensive lineman in the Kansas Class of 2025 plans to be a Michigan Wolverine.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='352457' first='Julian' last='Marks'],</strong> OL, 6'7”, 275, Olathe South, '25 (Nebraska)</p>
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<p>Marks is the second-ranked offensive lineman in his class and has committed to Nebraska.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='570244' first='Brock' last='Heath'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 250, Blue Valley Northwest, '25 (Kansas State)</p>
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<p>The Kansas State Wildcats landed the third-ranked lineman in the Kansas Class 2025.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716775' first='Drayton' last='Knoll'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 305, Holcomb, '25 (Central Arkansas)</p>
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<p>Holcomb's Knoll has committed to play for the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213981' first='Jon' last='Gould'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 260, Maize, '25 (Akron Zips)</p>
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<p>The Akron Zips invaded Kansas to recruit Maize's Gould.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='351914' first='Jacob' last='O'Donnell'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 300, Shawnee Mission Northwest, '25 (Lindenwood)</p>
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<p>O'Donnell is currently ranked No. 54 overall by Prep Redzone and is headed to Lindenwood.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='571097' first='Dawson' last='Rodd'],</strong> OL, 6'2”, 280, Andover Central, '25 (Colgate)</p>
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<p>Andover Central's Rodd is heading to New York to play for the Colgate Raiders.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115443' first='Hudson' last='Rice'],</strong> OL, 6'2”, 275, Liberal, '25 (Harding)</p>
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<p>Rice was an early commit to Harding and has stuck with his choice.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285567' first='Caden' last='Estrada'],</strong> OL, 6'1”, 270, Washburn Rural, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>Rural's Estrada is staying in Kansas to play for Division II Hornets.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285568' first='Jacob' last='Hawks'],</strong> OL, 6'8”, 315, Washburn Rural, '25 (Hutchinson CC)</p>
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<p>Hawks will be heading west to Hutchinson to play for the Dragons and visit the Cosmosphere.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228495' first='Cooper' last='Koster'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 250, Conway Springs, '25 (Fort Hays State)</p>
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<p>Koster is a gifted lineman who has committed to play for Chris Brown's Tigers.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213987' first='Garren' last='Campbell'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 275, Cheney, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>Emporia State is loading up on Kansas linemen adding Cheney's Campell.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343611' first='Jaden' last='Garcia'],</strong> OL, 6'1”, 270, Fort Scott, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>Garcia is the first of two Fort Scott linemen headed to MIAA schools.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301850' first='Luke' last='Harris'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 300, Fort Scott, '25 (Pittsburg State)</p>
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<p>The Gorillas have added a lineman close to home in Fort Scott's Harris.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1511384' first='John' last='Short'],</strong> OL/DL, 6'5”, 280, Leavenworth, '25 (Missouri Western)</p>
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<p>Leavenworth's Short has committed to play for the Missouri Western Griffons.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1610137' first='Charlie' last='Jin'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 290, Shawnee Mission South, '25 (Pittsburg State)</p>
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<p>Jin will debut in the rankings after committing to Pittsburg State.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284527' first='Adrian' last='Hernandez'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 295, Garden City, '25 (Garden City CC)</p>
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<p>Head Coach Kiyoshi Harris has landed the hometown prospect to play on the Broncbusters' line.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1309793' first='Trey' last='Hoover'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 295, Manhattan, '25 (Hutchinson CC)</p>
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<p>Hoover is one of several Kansas linemen to commit to the JUCO powerhouse in Hutch.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='570170' first='Seth' last='Goins'],</strong> OL, 6'6”, 350, De Soto, '25 (Hutchinson CC)</p>
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<p>I hope the owner of the Anchor Inn can stay in business with all this beef signing with the Dragons.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274704' first='Grant' last='Fuksa'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 260, Andover Central, '25 (Butler CC)</p>
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<p>The Jaguar offensive line will be well-represented in the college ranks.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228493' first='Alex' last='Carpenter'],</strong> OL, 5'10”, 250, Goddard, '25 (Friends)</p>
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<p>The Goddard prospect won't have to move far to play for the Friends Falcons.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1507711' first='Cooper' last='Woodruff'],</strong> OL, 5'8”, 268, Clearwater, '25 (Sterling)</p>
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<p>The Sterling Warriors are adding Clearwater's Woodruff to their line depth.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868976' first='Connor' last='Herman'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 240, Halstead, '25 (Friends)</p>
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<p>Herman is another Wichita area prospect headed to play for the NAIA Friends University.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351399' first='Kooper' last='Scripsick'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 295, Southwestern Heights, '25 (Peru State)</p>
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<p>Scripsick is headed north to Nebraska to join the Peru State Bobcats.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1366492' first='Aiden' last='Lehr'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 245, Mill Valley, '25 (MidAmerica Nazarene)</p>
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<p>Lehr will be staying close to home to play for MidAmerica Nazarene.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115446' first='AJ' last='Quick'],</strong> OL, 5'10”, 230, Cheney, '25 (Friends)</p>
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<p>The Falcons' staff is hoarding local talent like I hoard Peanut M&Ms.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292937' first='Jace' last='Hardenbrook'],</strong> OL, 6'0”, 225, Eureka, '25 (Baker)</p>
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<p>Hardenbrook is one of several athletes to announce that they are headed to Baldwin City recently.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552949' first='Drew' last='Blackwell'],</strong> OL, 5'11”, 240, Olathe Northwest, '25 (Baker)</p>
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<p>Blackwell is all set to join Miguel Regaldo's Wildcats' roster.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1572189' first='Justin' last='Robertson'],</strong> OL, 6'3”, 260, Blue Valley, '25 (Peru State)</p>
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<p>Robertson is another Kansas prospect headed to the Husker State to play for the Bobcats.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1362428' first='Peter' last='Swaney'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 285, Olathe South, '25 (Morningside)</p>
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<p>Olathe South's Swaney is headed to Iowa to play for the Morningside Mustangs.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599252' first='Jack' last='Marsha'],</strong> OL, 5'11”, 255, St. James Academy, '25 (Westminster)</p>
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<p>Marsha is the final lineman in this report and he is committed to playing for the Westminster Blue Jays.</p>
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