Offensive Linemen to Watch in Southern California

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["536980"],"_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-689d7c0eac61b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greene has earned several preseason accolades and is the top offensive lineman in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is one of the quicker offensive linemen I've seen and he uses that quickness to stay in front of the speed rushers and can also drop the anchor against the power rushers. Greene has a really good initial punch and he plays really balanced. He is committed to Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Making Plan A Work<br>☔️<a href="https://twitter.com/RealMG96?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealMG96</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJeddFisch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJeddFisch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelSwitzer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichaelSwitzer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MDohertyFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MDohertyFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/64AMDG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@64AMDG</a> <a href="https://t.co/ahKEQSXClb">pic.twitter.com/ahKEQSXClb</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='536980' first='Kodi' last='Greene'] (@KodiGreene3) <a href="https://twitter.com/KodiGreene3/status/1915493911528923568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["958796"],"_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-689d7c0eac67a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mueller is very athletic for a guy his size and is very strong for a guy his age. He has violent hands and finishes blocks down the field. His athleticism shines in pass protection against speedy edge rushers and he can drop the anchor against power rushers. Mueller has offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon and USC among many others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nun to it but to do it 💯 <a href="https://t.co/in9rwNzwf0">pic.twitter.com/in9rwNzwf0</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='958796' first='Elisha' last='Mueller'] (@ElishaMueller_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElishaMueller_/status/1930854498530189776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403058"],"_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-689d7c0eac6c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mailangi is excellent on film and excellent in camp settings. He's the strongest offensive lineman in the class and is a violent finisher who moves pretty well for a guy his size. Mailangi pushes people around in the run game and does a good job gaining leverage on the defender. He was my offensive line MVP at the Under Armour Next camp. At that camp he had the strongest initial punch, kept his hips square to the line of scrimmage and replaced his hands well. He has offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee and USC among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank You 🙏🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/DaveKeefer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaveKeefer</a> <a href="https://t.co/knoFY9zwaC">https://t.co/knoFY9zwaC</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='403058' first='Lex' last='Mailangi'] 🇹🇴 (@big_lex99) <a href="https://twitter.com/big_lex99/status/1943044401502343622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780266"],"_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-689d7c0eac70d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Utu is one of the better athletes on the offensive line who uses his volleyball background to move fluidly and with quick feet. He gets to the second level with ease and keeps his hips between the defender and the ball carrier. Utu is committed to Alabama. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Four-star OL Sam Utu measured 6-5, 330-pounds during his OV to Alabama. <br><br>🗣️ When it comes to strength and conditioning, it&#039;s (Alabama) second to none.&quot;<br><br>Don&#039;t find many who look like this at his size. <br><br>Utu spoke with BOL after the OV<br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/zYpGklrwTa">https://t.co/zYpGklrwTa</a> <a href="https://t.co/OK4ahKnRNP">pic.twitter.com/OK4ahKnRNP</a></p>&mdash; Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewJBone/status/1931793298416717846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197206"],"_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-689d7c0eac755"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rhoa shined at the Under Armour Camp and is one of the best pass blockers in the state regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is quick with his hands and can knock defenders off-balance with his initial punch. His pad level is always good and he is a natural bender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rhoa has offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State and USC among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1197206' first='Lucas' last='Rhoa'] 6‘5“ 300 Orange Lutheran HS, CA just might be the top tackle prospect in California's 2027 class. Has it all, size, strength, footwork, agility, technique and intelligence. Right now a 4*+ rating. versatile can play OT and OG.<a href="https://twitter.com/LucasRhoa75?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LucasRhoa75</a>⁩ extremely athletic. <a href="https://t.co/cz5nnUsabR">pic.twitter.com/cz5nnUsabR</a></p>&mdash; Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/LemmingReport/status/1926109155548373162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401281"],"_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-689d7c0eac79b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White was excellent at the All-22 camp and the Under Armour Next camp this offseason. He has shed some bad weight and is moving faster than he did when I saw him a year ago. White has a tackle frame but can play inside as well with his improved athleticism. He replaces his hands well in pass protection and is committed to San Diego State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a> for the recognition and write up! <a href="https://t.co/qxZlZQsUiA">pic.twitter.com/qxZlZQsUiA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='401281' first='Malik' last='White'] (@malik_white78) <a href="https://twitter.com/malik_white78/status/1954726435253543063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1125508"],"_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-689d7c0eac7e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Muasau was a standout at Narbonne last season and has transferred to Bishop Montgomery. He has been rising up the ranks on the camp circuit and he's one of the better pass blockers in the area. His first step is very good and his quick feet helps him keep up with edge rushers. He uses his feet and body to cut off inside pass rushers instead of just trying to overpower them. Muasau has offers from Arizona, Arizona State and Hawaii among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a good day at the Usc camp. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fighton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fighton</a>✌🏾 <a href="https://twitter.com/uscfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@uscfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gray_reed77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gray_reed77</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/raisingchamps_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@raisingchamps_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DUiagalelei?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DUiagalelei</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LincolnRiley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LincolnRiley</a> <a href="https://t.co/PJEGzHDdO5">pic.twitter.com/PJEGzHDdO5</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1125508' first='Aaden' last='Muasau'] (@aaden_muasau) <a href="https://twitter.com/aaden_muasau/status/1930470926283616460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308108"],"_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-689d7c0eac831"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deniz was the MVP at the Under Armour Next camp and improved steadily the three times I saw him this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a prototypical tackle frame and handled the speedy edge rushers well at the last two camps he competed in that I saw. His foot speed is godo and he was moving more fluidly later in the offseason. Deniz is competed to USC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OL/DL session wrapped at <a href="https://twitter.com/UANextFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UANextFootball</a> SoCal. <br>DL MVP [player_tooltip player_id='1182920' first='Simote' last='Katoanga'], Santa Margarita (Calif.) - USC commit<br>OL MVP [player_tooltip player_id='1308108' first='Chase' last='Deniz'], San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic - USC commit <a href="https://t.co/IH7t3gKrjy">pic.twitter.com/IH7t3gKrjy</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman/status/1919094560375849462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717677"],"_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-689d7c0eac87a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Green played tackle at Victor Valley last season but guard may be his meal ticket at the college level. He does a good job gaining leverage on defenders and is one of the best linemen in the area at defending power pass rushers. Green mirrors well in pass protection and can recover well when he gets beaten initially. He has offers from Louisville, Ole Miss and Sacramento State among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer from Southern Methodist University🙏🏾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ponyupdallas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ponyupdallas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMoCrum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMoCrum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GarinJustice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GarinJustice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SMUFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMUFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTroop3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTroop3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sreldiablorojo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sreldiablorojo</a> <a href="https://t.co/ARzcI8Jcuf">pic.twitter.com/ARzcI8Jcuf</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1717677' first='Derrick' last='Green'] Jr. (@diezel_33) <a href="https://twitter.com/diezel_33/status/1953590921372872914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHERS TO WATCH BY CLASS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1361580' first='Blake' last='Graham'], Leuzinger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1361591' first='Elisha' last='Faamatuainu'], Murrieta Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1149003' first='Cooper' last='Javorsky'], San Juan Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='918041' first='Joshua' last='Haney'], JSerra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1182954' first='Frank' last='Fanua'], Mt. Miguel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1182949' first='Niniva' last='Nicholson'], Santa Margarita</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1627505' first='Jesus' last='Garcia II'], Lincoln</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1530276' first='Asher' last='Bancroft'], Chaparral</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1197239' first='Lincoln' last='Mageo'], Oceanside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='283616' first='Isaia' last='Vandermade'], Santa Margarita</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='691519' first='Calvin' last='Moala'], Chaparral</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1674665' first='Drew' last='Fielder'], Servite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1611242' first='Jackson' last='Hill'], Chaminade</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1698885' first='Joe' last='Hamby'], Mater Dei</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1197618' first='Gabriel' last='Villalobos'], St. John Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='465349' first='Kaden' last='Franco'], St. John Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1197534' first='Johnny' last='Fortune'], Rancho Cucamonga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='958772' first='Caeden' last='Weaver'], Chaparral</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1512242' first='Larry' last='Darnell Shingleton III'], Serra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1206020' first='Xavier' last='Baca'], Centennial</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1021360' first='Keiden' last='Lokeni'], Servite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1132552' first='Kiti' last='Fuga'], Mt. Miguel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='959007' first='Ceejay' last='Tuimauga'], Leuzinger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->