2026 OL With Breakout Senior Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537215' first='Brennan' last='Lackey'] – OL – Yorkville – 6'4", 290</strong><br>Lackey made a noticeable jump during his senior season, emerging as a dependable anchor along the offensive front. He plays with good functional strength, improved hand placement, and a physical demeanor in the run game. His ability to slide between guard and tackle adds value, and his senior film shows a player who became more consistent snap-to-snap against quality competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670112' first='Coleson' last='Miller'] – OL – Tolono Unity – 6'3", 300</strong><br>Miller developed into a true interior force as the season progressed. He brings legitimate size and power, generates movement at the point of attack, and plays with a strong base. His pass protection improved significantly late in the year, showing better awareness and recovery ability. He finished his senior season as a tone-setter up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Patrick Sammon – OL – Lincoln-Way Central – 6'4", 270</strong><br>Sammon's breakout came through versatility and reliability. He handled multiple roles along the line and showed steady growth in footwork, balance, and overall technique. He competes with good effort, stays engaged through the whistle, and proved he can hold his own against physical defensive fronts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ronin Beaufils – OL – Guilford – 6'6", 270</strong><br>Beaufils turned heads with his combination of length, athleticism, and upside. His senior season featured major progress in pass protection, using his reach to keep defenders at bay. With continued strength development, he projects well as a long-term tackle option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sawyer Kopala – OL – Libertyville – 6'4", 265</strong><br>Kopala closed his senior year strong, showing increased confidence and physicality. He plays with good pad level, finishes blocks, and brings positional flexibility across the line. His late-season improvement points to continued upward momentum at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->