Next in Line: 2027 OL Gearing Up to Shine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Soren Fifer – 6'7, 295 | Tackle | Class of 2027 | Morton High School</strong><br>Fifer has prototypical Division 1 size and length for a left tackle at 6'7, 295 pounds. His background in wrestling adds to his leverage, balance, and toughness in the trenches. He shows flashes of dominance and has all the tools to emerge as a breakout player this season. With continued development, Fifer could be one of the top linemen in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lonnie Johnson Jr. – 6'2, 305 | Guard | Class of 2027 | East St. Louis</strong><br>Johnson is transferring to East St. Louis from Lutheran North (MO) and brings a powerful presence up front. He's a physical guard who thrives in the run game and takes pride in overwhelming defenders. His aggressive style of play fits the Flyers' physical identity perfectly. Expect him to be a key addition to an already talented offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Max Schueneman – 6'5, 315 | Guard | Class of 2027 | Neuqua Valley</strong><br>Schueneman is a massive interior lineman who excels at covering up defenders in the run game. He has the strength to anchor inside but also the frame and athleticism to potentially slide out to tackle. His versatility gives Neuqua Valley flexibility along the offensive front. With continued reps, Schueneman could develop into one of the region's top linemen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1653063' first='Noah' last='Tockes'] – 6'4, 270 | Tackle | Class of 2027 | Peoria Notre Dame</strong><br>Tockes plays in a run-heavy offense and thrives as a physical run blocker. He routinely drives defenders off the ball and shows good footwork when pulling. His ability to operate in space and reach the second level stands out on film. As he adds strength and refines technique, his ceiling continues to rise</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->