Hog Mollies on the Move: 2026 Upward Trenders By Summer

Which offensive linemen are trending upwards before we get into camp season in the Dakotas? I give you three from each of the Dakotas that fit the script as my Upwards Trenders by Summer.    I have to say, I am surprised how lightly Roman has been recruited so far this far into May as there are plenty of traits he shows that translates to the next-level. The 6'6 295 pounder out fo Bismarck St. Mary's, is quite agile with his first step at that size and wastes no time getting his hands in position as a pass-blocker that has a massively quick punch. He also is a well-versed angle-blocker that shows off the drive to get into the second level. Roman gets a D1 grade from me in this 2026 ND class and is about to rise in these eyes.     Nathan is one that I got a live eval on a year ago at the Minot State Big Man Camp, and one that I like the growth he has made since then. He certainly has gotten more fluid with his footwork from the reps he puts out on tape and still has kept his well-versed pad level and punch at a higher level in my eyes. The 6'3 300 pounder from Mandan, also has grown with the way he finishes his blocks into the second level as I can tell there has been development by Nathan with his pursuit angles looking smoother. He certainly could be one that catches more attention at camps this summer. <a href="https://x.com/NathanVolk56">Twitter</a>     Braxton is another one in this 2026 class that doesn't have his first offer yet, and to me that is surprising as at just about every PRZ showcase or college-camp I have scouted at, he has been in my top-tier at his position. He has one of most nasty punches in this 2026 ND class and is persistently into the second level a ton on tape and has no wasted reps as Braxton is workhorse in the Patriots offensive trenches. He has gotten much more enticing with his footwork, as it certainly shows off as a pull-blocker the fluidity that Braxton runs with in every rep he shows from his junior tape. If you are looking for a young man with excellent character, great work ethic, and a drive blocker that can control his defender past the first down marker, Braxton surely is a great fit for your offensive line unit as another one I would dish out a D1 grade on.     Asher might not fit the "ideal" threshold for the measurables some coaches want in their offensive trenches, but he surely is a kid I would go to bat for as one you need to see how sound he is from a technique perspective in your live evals at camps this summer. He shows the excellent pad-level and driving ability into the second level and the consistency I have seen from Asher in every live rep at camps or our PRZ showcases should be critical in college coaches live eval, as this young man masters attention to detail. He has the prototype you want that will finish blocks until that whistle blows with his excellent physical presence. Just a couple NAIA offers thus far, but man if I was a college recruiter I would have my eyes wide open for Asher this summer.       Henry is verified 6'7 310 pounder out of Sioux Falls O'Gorman that watching the tape, I am surprised his first offer hasn't come in yet, but my gut says it's coming soon. The growth he made on tape from sophomore to junior year is impresive, as a right tackle that I feel his body type should enlighten college coaches as you could add a ton more to that frame. The strength he has at the point of attack is evident if you watch his first clip and I grew more impressed with his pad-level over time the more I watched. There is good upside for Henry to develop even more over the coming years and that size profile in the trenches is something every college coach wants to groom as I feel Henry could be a great FCS fit at the next level with that being said. <a href="https://x.com/HenrySejnoha">Twitter</a>     The development that Bryce has made since I first watched him a couple years ago live at our Prep Redzone Dakotas Showcase, is enlightening and college coaches should feel that too as Bryce enters his senior season. The 6'3 265 pounder from OL factory Brandon Valley, if a defined finisher on tape and it doesn't take long to find it as Bryce shows off his forceful hands on his first clip on his junior tape. Where Bryce has improved the most in my eyes, comes from his agile footwork, as this young man is super sudden and persistently multi-engages on the bulk of the tape you will find on him. Man, am I really shocked his first offer hasn't come yet but I don't think he will have to wait long into camp season. <a href="https://x.com/BryceBangasser">Twitter</a>

Which offensive linemen are trending upwards before we get into camp season in the Dakotas? I give you three from each of the Dakotas that fit the script as my Upwards Trenders by Summer.