2027 Rankings Preview, Linemen to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing with previewing the class of 2027 rankings that will be out soon. I am bringing you some Offensive and Defensive Linemen who you need to be aware of and who have not received offers. Three players featured in this article will be making their ranking debut. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**The order reflected in this article does not necessarily reflect the order of our upcoming rankings.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206163"],"_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-680a9493bdd89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showing good strength and explosiveness, Aiden was a mauler playing Guard last season. He shows good quickness off the ball, quickly engaging in-line Gap blocks and using his good upper body strength to turn and drive defenders out of the gap. He has solid lateral movement in Zone blocking and displays good grip strength to sustain the block. Overall, he is a good prospect who has the raw size and ability to play his game, which will pair well with his continued development over the next couple of seasons. He is a player to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19807787/Aiden-Oliver" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/aidenoliverlvfb?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180950"],"_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-680a9493bde17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Capping off his first year as a full-time varsity starter, Brady is a versatile interior offensive lineman who found himself a home at left guard in 2024. He is stout in stature and displays one of the best motors of the players I have seen live. He is quick off the ball, playing with good leverage in all blocks. He has that leg drive and strength to win in Base, Down, and Double Team blocks, and the athleticism to pull and perform a good kickout block. He is strong in pass protection, giving up zero sacks on the season playing in the competitive Seminole District in central Virginia. He is a name to watch over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15756835/Brady-Collins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/BradyCollins_90" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311690"],"_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-680a9493bde8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked as an offensive lineman in last year's rankings, we may need to move Nick to the defensive line. With solid height and a good frame, Nick aligns across the defensive line or North Stafford. His athleticism displays a quick first step, and good lateral movement makes him a good run defender as he can quickly react to the ball carrier and make a play. He shows good strength at the point of attack and shows good finish in pass rush. He finished the season with 4 sacks and 16 QB hurries, 26 tackles, and 8 tackles for loss. As a two-way player, he plays Right Tackle and shows good patience in pass pro, keeping a half-man relationship with good use of hands. I like what I see on both sides of the ball in Nick's tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19582380/Nick-Galassi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Nick_Galassi/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312813"],"_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-680a9493bdef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allie is a strong DT who plays with good quickness off the ball with good vision and processing of the offensive play to put himself in a good position to make a play. He displays good strength to push offensive linemen and disrupt the backfield against the run and can push the pocket in pass rush. He consistently keeps his legs driving in his tape and has good lower-body strength that puts pressure on the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19904406/Allie-Bangura" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/alliebangurajr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313506"],"_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-680a9493bdf5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andrew plays Center on Huguenot's offensive line. He does a good job of positioning himself through the snap as he engages in his blocking assignment. He has good grip strength and sustains on his blocks. Shows the athleticism to get to the second level and sustain blocks on linebackers. Currently at 6'0", his size will be a big determination on what his future holds, but I like what he shows on tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19214473/Andrew-Gary-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/AndrewGaryjr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313659"],"_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-680a9493bdfc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sherando's Left Tackle will be making his ranking debut in the next update. He has a wide frame and is currently listed at 6'3". Good initial quickness out of his set into Base blocks, using his size and strength to turn defenders out of the gap. Shows the athleticism to pull the block and be an effective lead blocker. When he fits his blocks, he does a good job at refitting his hands to allow himself to sustain the blocks. Also played defensive line, but I see his future on the Offensive Side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19693327/tate-martin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/TateMar71054452" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**Cole cannot communicate with prospects directly due to his work in college football. Any questions related to his content must be directed to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzoneVA</a></em>&nbsp;<em>account**</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>&nbsp;to claim your Prep Redzone Prospect Index profile.<br>Follow me on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@GoLions1934</a>&nbsp;for further content |&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzoneVA</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzone</a>&nbsp;| Virginia Scouts&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@carljfred</a>,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://x.com/EdOBrienCFB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>@EdOBrienCFB</em></a><em>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/coachbrown757">@coachbrown757</a></em>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<em>View my previous Prep Redzone articles&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/author/cole-laing-author/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->