2028 Rankings Update: Welcome To The Big Boys

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone North Carolina recently updated their Class of 2028 rankings for the first time! There's a lot of new talent ready to make some big plays all over the state of North Carolina! This article will take a look at offensive linemen who are ready to make some noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1097828"],"_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-67ad640193e92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Azhir looked very impressive in getting some Varsity reps at right tackle on film. Azhir's size is a major plus for him, as he has a frame that will definitely fill out in the future as he adds weight and gets stronger overall. On film, Azhir moves well, showing a good ability to long-pull and absolutely destroy next-level defenders in space. Azhir has good footwork in pass protection and does a good job of staying in front of pass rushers on the edge. Azhir has an early offer from Florida State, and he should see more attention come his way sooner than later. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600577"],"_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-67ad640193f1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was able to see Austin live a couple of times last season, and he is every bit of the size he is listed at 6'6 and 315 pounds. He moves very well for a freshman at that size though, and he has a switch that he flips once he gets in between the lines. Austin can play both tackle and guard right now - of course with his size he projects as a tackle ideally, but his strength and footwork right now I think make him a better fit as a guard while he continues to work on his body and footwork. From a recruiting perspective Austin has early offers from both Troy and East Carolina. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["548207"],"_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-67ad640193f66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing left tackle on varsity as a freshman is almost unheard of, but when you do it at the level Grayson did on his highlight film, it stands to reason why he has multiple early offers from Power 4 schools. Currently, Grayson has offers from Troy, Bethune-Cookman, Appalachian State, Ohio State, Maryland, Florida State, NC State, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Louisville, North Carolina, Penn State, Liberty, and Syracuse. Grayson is a strong run blocker who finishes blocks to the echo of the whistle. Grayson is aggressive on long pulls, and does it with good technique, finishing 2nd level defenders consistently. By the time we do our next update in our rankings, it would not surprise me to see Grayson as the #1 offensive lineman overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1097767"],"_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-67ad640193fa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing right guard on varsity for a team that made the state finals as a freshman is very impressive. And Trevor did this at a pretty high level based on his highlight film. Trevor does a good job of fitting his hands on interior defensive linemen quickly at the snap, especially in the running game. This allows Trevor to get his feet moving quickly on down blocks, which he excels at probably the most overall in his game right now. Trevor can mirror defenders pretty well who try to shoot the gap on him in their pass rush, but as he gets stronger he will be able to stonewall them at the line of scrimmage all together. Trevor has interest from several schools, and he projects well moving forward as a potential 4-year starter up front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598037"],"_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-67ad64019401b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiden has some good size and you can definitely see him growing into a powerful run-blocking interior presence for the Lions over the next few years. Aiden was able to get some valuable reps in their run to the state championship this past season, and Aiden does a good job of coming off the ball and being physical in the interior run game. Aiden also showed good technique in working combo blocks coming off 2nd level in the running game and fitting/driving linebackers well. I am excited to see his continued growth here in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other Offensive Linemen added to our rankings include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1616108' first='Achraf' last='Ouardi'] - Mallard Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113122' first='Brenton' last='Miller'] - Asheville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1112736' first='Jack' last='Biddle'] - Asheville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113107' first='Tim' last='Hames'] - Palisades </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->