5 Offensive Linemen making moves this offseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover five impactful offensive linemen that are making a splash this offseason. They'll be names you need to know this offseason as they'll pave the way for success on their respective teams. Who are they? Let's find out.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1401024"],"_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-67e854942e3bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thorne is an exceptional tackle with great size and has a frame to get over 300 lbs and to carry it well. He is an excellent athlete who displays great lateral quickness and movement patterns. Thorne has an explosive first step, shows great agility, and is light on his feet. He uses that to be a talented puller who will lead the way and look for contact. Thorne is a physical lineman and seeks out punishment and he gets to the second level with ease The agile big man will drive his defender back and is a strong and imposing lineman. Thorne has great footwork and a mauler, his speed will be his calling card and he should be recruited at the Power-Four level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236990"],"_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-67e854942e43b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cruz has an excellent size for an interior lineman. He presents as a strong, physical mauler who excels at run blocking. He's a pulling guard with good lateral quickness who seeks out contact and drives his defender backward. Cruz has a good base and showcases good footwork and quick hands. That allows him to be good in pass protection and doesn't get beat by speedy rushers. Cruz should be viewed as a regional prospect in recruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944713"],"_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-67e854942e48a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopati transfers to West High from Bingham. He has a good frame and size for a center and a good base. Lopati shows quick hands along with good technique and overall footwork. He is a physical lineman who will drive his defender back and plays through the whistle. Lopati blends physicality with good agility as he showcases good lateral quickness, and does not overreach or get grabby with his technique. He has a great ceiling and is a player that should get recruited regionally and one of the better centers in the 27 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645792"],"_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-67e854942e4e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Afele will be best as an interior lineman. He has a stout frame and is a strong and physical athlete. Afele has quick hands to go along with a good first step and he keeps an excellent base throughout and doesn't get out of position or grabby. His footwork is also solid for a player of nearly 300 lbs. Afele has good technique and will grow into his frame. He is an excellent prospect for the 28 class and one who will be making waves as long as he keeps with his trajectory. Afele might be viewed as a center where he can be insulated. He has the traits to be one of the better centers in the state for the 2028 class. </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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1681404' first='Ammon' last='Eriksson']","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"235","_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":"Viewmont","_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-67e854942e5ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eriksson has a good frame and he can add on 25-30 lbs to fill out his frame. He has good technique and excellent footwork. Eriksson is a quick and agile tackle who can shift inside if need be. He has a good base and uses his quickness to win blocks. Eriksson is a lighter-framed tackle but he uses his technique and leverage to his advantage and stays in front of edge rushers. If he continues to add weight to his frame, he should continue to progress and add to his arsenal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five talented offensive linemen that you need to know about and keep tabs on for this offseason and the season ahead. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->