Big Men, Bigger Potential: 5 Underrated 2026 Linemen

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984391"],"_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-68609dd6e4ca2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='984391' first='Jayden' last='Moore'] is one of those fast-twitch defensive tackles every football team in America could use. His ability to fire off the ball and create havoc against the offense is outstanding. He gets off the ball faster than most defensive tackles do. He also shows good pass-rushing moves, especially using the swim block to get around interior offensive linemen. Finally, Moore has a motor that never quits. With a strong season, he should be in line for an opportunity to play college football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After ending our season with a loss last Friday against SW, I'd like to thank my coaches and my teammates for the effort we put forth together. Here is my Junior Year tape along with 4 of my favorite clips on the year.<a href="https://twitter.com/tom_trone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tom_trone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RecruitsYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecruitsYork</a> <a href="https://t.co/6ZcVGdRLTC">https://t.co/6ZcVGdRLTC</a> <a href="https://t.co/rfayezDdtV">pic.twitter.com/rfayezDdtV</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='984391' first='Jayden' last='Moore'] (@j6yd7n) <a href="https://twitter.com/j6yd7n/status/1851343090113745080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591022"],"_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-68609dd6e4d30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591022' first='Jacob' last='Coulter'] is a good offensive lineman with excellent ability to run block. Playing in a heavy run scheme, Coulter stood out as an offensive tackle. His ability to block downfield was impressive. He showed the ability to block linebackers by chasing them and using his athletic ability to block them. He also showed a good ability to reach block edge defenders. I saw no pass blocking for Coulter, but you can tell he has the skills to be a good pass blocker. Coulter should have a good chance at playing college football with a strong senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1508939"],"_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-68609dd6e4d82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1508939' first='Braiden' last='McCartney'] is a good offensive tackle for Upper Dauphin. He is a mauler in the run game, dominating defensive linemen. His ability to fire off the ball and block defenders on quick-hitting run plays is impressive. Then you see him blocking as a pass blocker, and he excels at that as well. He moves his feet well, as edge defenders struggled to get around him. McCartney has the tools to be a college football player, and with a strong Senior year, he could.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights‼️<br><br>- Class of 2026<br>- 6'3-255lbs <br>- OL/DL<br>- 4 Sacks <br>- 30 Tackles<br>- All-League Tackle <br>- 8/11 Games Played<a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mrpafootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mrpafootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/4thDownMag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@4thDownMag</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> @PRZPAvic <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://t.co/OrkrfzNkk6">https://t.co/OrkrfzNkk6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1508939' first='Braiden' last='McCartney'] | 2026 | OL/DL (@mccartneyb_) <a href="https://twitter.com/mccartneyb_/status/1856095180216250722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940281"],"_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-68609dd6e4dc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='940281' first='George' last='Shimko'] is an elite edge defender who has elite tools. Shimko has a great combination of size (6'3") and athleticism for an edge defender. His ability to fire off the ball and attack offensive linemen is impressive. He also does a good job of getting his arms up to knock down passes thrown. He also shows good bend as he attacks the edge and gets around the offensive lineman trying to block him. Shimko is a good athlete who has immense potential as a defensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out this video! <a href="https://t.co/zYTu82FRrG">https://t.co/zYTu82FRrG</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='940281' first='George' last='Shimko'] (@shimko_george) <a href="https://twitter.com/shimko_george/status/1856852159125479790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574941"],"_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-68609dd6e4e0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1574941' first='Timothy' last='Fuhrmeister'] is a good defensive line prospect. His ability to fire off the ball and create havoc against the offense is impressive. He gets off the ball quickly as he can get into the offensive backfield quickly. He also does a good job of ripping through offensive tackles, trying to block him. He then shows a motor that never stops playing as he constantly makes plays all over the field. Fuhrmeister is a good defensive lineman in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior year film<br>2nd team All league DE<br>HM All league OT<br>36 tackles<br>15 TFLs<br>6.5 sacks<br>1 safety<br>19 pancake blocks<a href="https://twitter.com/CBEastFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBEastFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtisticMayhem1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArtisticMayhem1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHefNCSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHefNCSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/bJS7v5dRiA">https://t.co/bJS7v5dRiA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1574941' first='Timothy' last='Fuhrmeister'] (@TimothyFuhrmei1) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimothyFuhrmei1/status/1854932667264880835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->