Built to Protect: 2027 Offensive Linemen with Size and Upside

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1865348' first='Brendan' last='Draves'] – OL, Tinley Park (6'2, 270)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Draves is a gritty, physical interior lineman who wins with leverage and toughness. He's shown the ability to finish blocks and sustain through contact. With another offseason in the weight room, he could emerge as one of the top small-school linemen in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1608432' first='Dane' last='Trowbridge'] – OT, Batavia (6'4, 280)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trowbridge has ideal length and a strong frame to play tackle at the next level. He moves well in pass protection and uses his hands effectively to control edge rushers. As Batavia reloads for another playoff run, expect Trowbridge to take a major step forward in his junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1359917' first='Joshua' last='Valenzuela'] – OG, Richards (6'2, 270)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valenzuela has a compact build and a strong lower half, making him tough to move off the ball. He excels in run blocking and anchors well against interior pressure. Oak Lawn will lean on him to set the tone in the trenches this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Riley Davies – OT, Richwoods (6'3, 300)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davies already brings a college-ready body to the field. At 300 pounds, he has the raw strength to dominate at the line of scrimmage. As he continues to refine his technique, he has the tools to rise quickly on recruiting boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1567216' first='Brody' last='Hibner'] – OT, Morris (6'3, 295)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hibner plays with a physical edge and isn't afraid to mix it up in the run game. His wide frame and aggressive playing style make him a tone-setter along the offensive front. Morris has a history of producing strong linemen, and Hibner fits that mold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->