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Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1

Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1
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Scott Burgess March 27, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Jack Nolan
Jack Nolan 6'4" | 230 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
Owen Jakubczak
Owen Jakubczak 6'4" | 250 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
Evan Downer
Evan Downer 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
Tony Balanganayi
Tony Balanganayi 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
Jalin Strowder
Jalin Strowder 6'4" | 330 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
Myles Batesky
Myles Batesky 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
Owen Fors
Owen Fors 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the offensive lineman in the 2026 class in <strong>Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399932"],"_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-67dd91158fd3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 6'4" 260 pound right tackle has everything you can look for in a future power 4 offensive tackle.  Elite level athlete that drives in the run game.  Plays with physicality and can get off one block to the next.   Moves insanely well in space. As a pass blocker he is one of the premier guys in this class with his wide base, elite typewriter footwork, strong hands, fluidity, and how technically sound he is.  Chance to be a complete offensive lineman at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801991"],"_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-67dd91158fd98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fors is a 6'4" 275 pound left tackle that has a big and strong frame.  Plays with a ton of physicality and a mean streak.  Mauls in the run game driving defenders back.  Plays through the whistle.  Wants to destroy opponent.  Solid athlete that hits well on the move in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236185"],"_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-67dd91158fde0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strowder is an intriguing guard prospect as the 6'3" 325 pound interior lineman is massive!  Moves bodies on the interior and drives them back.  Blows up holes in the run game.  Quick off the line getting to his block so fast.  Good athlete for his size that plays with a wide base and is solid in pass pro from his left guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819681"],"_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-67dd91158fe26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Batesky is a versatile 6'4" 275 pound offensive lineman who started five games at left tackle along with three at center.  Really fun tape to watch.  He is a lineman with a mean streak!  Combo blocks, blows guys off the line in the run, and wrestles opponents to the ground.  Very technically sound player that has good footwork in pass pro.  Wide base and anchors well at center, but looked comfortable out on the edge too.  Mirrors and is light on his feet for his size.</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='1669577' first='Owen' 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--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jakubczak is a 6'4" 265 pound right tackle from Fremd.  Definitely a tough offensive lineman that has nasty to him.  He is powerful and hits well on the move.  Gets to the second level with his mobility in the run game.  Like what we saw in pass pro as a tackle that mirrors well, light on his feet, and when he gets his hands on the rusher it is over!</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='1669978' first='Jack' last='Nolan']","_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":"230","_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":"Hersey","_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-67dd91158ff69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nolan is a 6'4" 230 pound tackle from Hersey.  Can play tackle on both sides of the line.  Upside play with his frame to continue to add strength along with his athleticism.  Excels in pass pro with outstanding footwork, mirroring, and getting his hands on the edge rusher.  Technically sound player that can play with toughness in run game as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1400017"],"_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-67dd91158ffb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Downer is a 6'4" 270 pound left tackle. Good athlete that hits well on the move.  Does a nice job getting to the second level. Drives man off the field as he plays through whistle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Illinois
Tony Balanganayi

Tony Balanganayi

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1
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School: Palatine
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Northwestern (IL)
Owen Fors

Owen Fors

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Height
6'4"
Weight
275
HS
Barrington
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IL
Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1
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Jalin Strowder

Jalin Strowder

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 330
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Height
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Weight
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Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1
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School: Carmel Catholic
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Harvard
Myles Batesky

Myles Batesky

IL
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 275
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CLASS 2026
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Height
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Weight
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Libertyville
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