Prep Redzone AL’s 2025 Preseason All-State Team: Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've made it to August! With the season quickly approaching, it's time for us to give our preseason All-State selections!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're focusing on some of the most dominant OL across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss out on this group of talent. Be sure to check out their film below. Now, here are our preseason selections:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">7<span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610226"],"_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-6764a8a6c0d4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1610226' first='Jatori' last='Williams'] is a 2027 OL out of Central who has dominated up front over the last two seasons, making him our pick in the 7A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>“At 6'5 320, Williams has the size, strength, and quickness to dominate anyone who lines up across him. He's physical in the trenches, can open up massive opportunities in the run game, and is seriously tough to beat in pass protection.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Williams has elite athleticism at his size. He's quick and can move around the field with ease, plays with terrific leverage, and can make impact blocks at the line of scrimmage and further upfield. Williams is one of those guys you can count on to help your team in so many ways- it's impressive seeing how talented and well-rounded he is.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams lists offers from Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida State, and plenty of other top-tier programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you watch out for Williams this season; he has a big year ahead. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>6A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801416"],"_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-6764a8a6c0dd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='801416' first='Hudson' last='Reed'] has been extremely reliable for Spain Park's offensive line the last three years, making it easy to select him as our 6A pick. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Reed is a force in the trenches who dominates the line of scrimmage every snap. He has great power and leverage that allow him to match up well against a wide variety of pass rushers/defensive linemen. Reed is reliable in pass protection; he consistently walls off pass rushers to provide plenty of time in the pocket for his QB.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Reed can also move around the field and make some huge blocks in open space- he does a great job blocking for screen passes and in the run game, consistently paving the way for his teammates to create huge plays.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently, Reed lists offers from Mississippi State, Oregon, Cincinnati, and many other top programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed and Spain Park have an exciting season ahead of them this fall, in the meantime, watch some of his tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15008044/674e7e00e429f4576625b8de' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689233781b5b1"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>5A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["611306"],"_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-6764a8a6c0e1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='611306' first='Fisher' last='Brinegar'] is a dominant OL out of Moody who's impressed us a ton with what he's done in the 5A over the last two seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Standing at 6'5 280, Brinegar has terrific size and can physically dominate any defensive linemen that line up across from him. Brinegar plays with a ton of strength, power, and leverage and is a force in the run game.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>He easily opens up lanes at the line of scrimmage and has the athleticism to move around the field and make key blocks at the second level. It's impressive watching Brinegar move around the field. At his size, he has a ton of agility and can open up some massive plays in open space for his teammates.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently, Brinegar lists offers from Georgia State, Kennesaw State, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brinegar has a big junior season ahead, be sure to watch some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21708571/66e8af53243b4d06ae06f730' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689233781ddcd"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>4A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401129"],"_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-6764a8a6c0e66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401129' first='Michael' last='Bowens Jr.'] is a dominant OT out of Neal who's landed as our pick in the 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Bowens has been dominant at LT, especially as a run blocker- at 6'5 250, he moves really well, plays with great leverage, and has a ton of strength/power he uses to pancake defenders at the line of scrimmage and further downfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It's seriously impressive watching him move from level to level- he opens up massive rushing lanes for the ball carrier and is a huge asset to his team's ground game. Bowens is just as valuable in pass protection- he does a great job setting his feet, countering rush moves, and being an anchor on his side of the line, rarely allowing any pressure on his QB.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A little while back, Bowens committed to Memphis!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It'll be fun watching him in his senior season this fall- he's a talented lineman with a bright future ahead. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22647280/66815d45ea277f2edb1c5715' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689233781de3b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>3A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654991"],"_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-6764a8a6c0ee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1654991' first='Lijah' last='Jones'] is a versatile trench player out of Colbert County who has dominated the 3A on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Jones is super reliable at OT. He plays with good leverage, has impressive strength, and does a great job playing through the whistle. He's a talented run blocker who can easily drive defenders off the line of scrimmage and open up huge plays on the ground.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones really impressed us earlier this offseason. He's a versatile piece of Colbert County's offensive line and has a big senior season ahead of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch some of Jones' film below and you'll see what I mean:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18142959/67f3f97aa2517c4ac9b077fd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689233781de89"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>2A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1662998"],"_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-6764a54cc4679"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1662998' first='Jaylen' last='Hill'] is an impressive 2027 OL out of Lannett who's coming off a great second year starting in the 2A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>At 6'5 290, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1662998' first='Jaylen' last='Hill']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jaylen-hill-3/"></a> has the size and athleticism to dominate the line of scrimmage every snap. Hill is a mauler in the run game. He is terrific at opening up rushing lanes at the line of scrimmage and has the agility to work from level to level and open up bigger opportunities downfield as well.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hill can also provide great pass protection- he's fast on his feet, is quick to react, and can counter edge rushers to provide plenty of time for his QB to make decisions.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout this offseason, Hill picked up offers from Troy, Georgia Southern, Samford, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Hill's tape below; he's an up-and-coming OL talent you won't want to miss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19603085/674103682b1d32398302db7a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689233781def9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>1A</em></span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218260"],"_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-6764a54cc46e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1218260' first='Terry' last='Hilliard'] is another impressive 2027 OL who's made a big impact on Brantley's offensive line, dominating defensive linemen across the 1A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Hilliard has spent time at LT and RT and has made a massive impact when out on the field. Hilliard is an excellent run blocker with top-end athleticism that allows him to move around the field with ease- it's super impressive watching him pull across the line of scrimmage or move in open space to make blocks.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>He has the strength and leverage to completely lift defenders off their feet and into the dirt; it's really impressive seeing how far and easily he can drive people back.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and check out some of Hilliard's tape below. I think he has a huge junior season ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17865877/66e5dc53bc4a0a59d226fb27' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689233781df3a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->