First 3 Games Tape Spotlight: OL (Pt. 1)

Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!   The first three weeks of the season have passed, and we'll be highlighting prospects who have produced highlight tapes for their first few games. Colleges will evaluate prospect film from the first three games of the season to assess their progress from last year and the off-season, as they update their recruiting boards. Here are some OL prospects to check out from the first three weeks of the season with film!    Big Huntington 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='866258' first='Aryn' last='McPherson'] has had a great start to his senior season for the Highlanders and proving why he's still an underrated prospect in this class. We still have a D1 grade on him and fully believe he's capable of playing at the FCS level. McPherson's first three games of tape should catch the attention of programs from that level if they get their eyes on it. His size, power, and physicality are all traits that will translate well at the next level.      We're getting extended film of 2026 Princeton OL [player_tooltip player_id='1686629' first='Zayden' last='Neely'] for the first time this season, and you can see flashes of the high potential that we thought he had when ranking him in the Top 10 of OL. His 6'6 length can't be taught, nor can his natural athleticism from his basketball background. Neely is still raw in some areas as a late bloomer for football, but his upside is very high as a player. Patience at the next level could allow Neely to develop into a future star after some time developing in a college program.      Another high upside 2026 OL prospect to check out from the first three weeks of the season is Morgantown's [player_tooltip player_id='894627' first='Brayden' last='Parks']. He's made strides in his development over the past two years and appears to have taken a step forward since his junior year. Parks is another athlete with size that can't be taught, which will get him some serious college looks, but he looks more comfortable in his body as a senior. Playing right tackle for the Mohigans, Parks has done a quality job with his footwork in pass protection and is pulling in their system, showcasing that he has enough quickness to do so for his size. Parks still has several more levels to reach in his game, but he's a must-offer for every D2 program in the state and could garner FCS attention this fall.      2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1138210' first='Braydon' last='Hendricks'] has upgraded the Robert C. Byrd offensive line this season after the consolidation of Liberty-Harrison. He's playing his best ball of his career and should begin to see more college attention this fall. Hendricks looks mean and physical on film and is finishing his blocks at a high level. He's consistently driving his man off the ball and has improved his footwork in pass protection from last season.      WV State commit and 2026 Nitro OL [player_tooltip player_id='1129130' first='Jayden' last='Hill'] has been his usual self through the first three weeks of the season. You know what you're going to get from him every snap and game, and that's high effort, tenacity, and physicality. Those three traits will always follow Hill no matter what level of football he's playing at, and are a big reason why he's overcome some size limitations to play at the D2 level. He's also a good athlete in his own right and can execute both pass and run blocking at a high level.      Another 2026 Nitro OL who is doing some good things for his new program through the first three games of the season is [player_tooltip player_id='1315910' first='Mason' last='Martin']. He was a stock riser in our rankings after seeing him in person for the first time this summer, and Martin has carried that momentum into his senior year. He's a road-grading right guard for the Wildcats and is excellent in the running game as a puller and in creating running lanes. His broad frame generates a lot of power and force in his blocks and is very strong at the point of attack.      A 2026 OL prospect who's likely to be a future stock riser in the rankings after the season is Robert C. Byrd's [player_tooltip player_id='1324949' first='Julian' last='Bailey']. He's elevated his game as a senior and had a strong summer that we witnessed firsthand. That's translated to success as a senior in the first three games, and Bailey is going to put himself on more college recruiting boards this fall. He's a quality athlete playing right tackle, but will likely slide inside at the next level, and has a strong punch and the ability to consistently finish blocks.

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