Scouting an Exciting 2029 Class of Offensive Line Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Tennessee is home to an intriguing group of young offensive line prospects that have loads of potential that they can tap into as they continue to develop at their respective high school programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That group is not limited to these four prospects, but this specific group are players that I have been able to see highlights from up to this point and that have shown some baseline traits that I think could translate to the next level if they continue to build on to their games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236042"],"_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-68c48ec50e71d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1236042' first='Gabriel' last='Gonzalez'] will be in contention for being labeled as the top offensive line prospect for the 2029 class in the state of Tennessee despite being an interior player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He already has solid size and grip strength that has generated excitement around his potential as a prospect as he continues to develop over the next four seasons of high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has experience working along all three interior spots and even at left tackle this season, offering some early positional flexibility. He will continue to develop and improve under a head coach that was previously a SEC offensive line coach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537346"],"_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-68c48ec50e792"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1537346' first='Brayden' last='Gonzalez'] is starting at center as a true freshman, leading a young offensive line group for Knoxville Webb.<br><br>He has solid size that allows for him to generate initial pushback on defensive lineman from his center position. That pushback puts him in an advantageous situation from the beginning of the play and keep the quarterback clean of pressure in his face.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305226"],"_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-68c48ec50e7ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1305226' first='Haddon' last='Thornburg'] is an offensive tackle with strong length for his age, already looking like a tackle, at least with his height, before the game even starts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a mobile tackle and has experience working in space, which shows when he works to the second level and identifies his block quickly.<br><br>As is the case with any young tackle, he is just in the early stages of his development, but the baseline tools of length, mobility, and IQ are there to make for an intriguing prospect down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218739"],"_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-68c48ec50e83f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1218739' first='Barrett' last='Hudson'] is the one offensive lineman on this list that I have seen workout live in person and I have a couple of times now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether he sticks on the outside or moves inside will depend on how much more length he adds to his body, but the frame and athleticism gives an exciting amount of upside, making him arguably the best kept secret in the state in the 2029 recruiting cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The baseline athleticism, foot speed, and anchor can arguably match anyone in the state at this point in his development right now. He is one of the players I am most excited about watching develop over the next several years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->