2027 O-Linemen: In a Nutshell

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's nearly camp season! Right now, most schools are starting to build out their class of 2027 board. Now's the time for discovery, with May-July being primetime for face-to-face competition and offers. I've spent a lot of time scouting this class, and I'm confident that I've gathered a large number of future college O-Linemen. Here are five that I strongly beleive will earn college attention in the coming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687395"],"_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-69779544c8662"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm happy to see that Greyson released his Junior season highlight tape. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've watched Greyson a number of times in person. Here's what I know: Greyson is very agile and plays with tremendous effort. Combine that with his size, and you've got a high-upside college IOL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While run blocking, Greyson does a good job getting to his spots. He does a nice job chopping his feet and attempting to move his defender, though his all-around strength leaves a bit to be desired. Pass blocking, Greyson does a good job staying square to his defender. Considering the strength of competition and Greyson's agility, I do think he'll earn college attention this offseason. Though size indicates he'll bump down to OG or C, and he will need to upgrade his strength. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2072821"],"_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-69779544c86c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Northwood already sent out an offer, and it's easy to see why. Jake has the size and fundamentals to be a very good Division 2 prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm most impressed with Jake's agility. He's an absolute freight train in open space, moving quickly and plowing any defender in his path. In the passing game, Jake does a good job staying square and anchoring. There are a few minor nitpicks here and there, but I don't see anything major that would dissuade D2s from taking a very close look. I'm fully expecting Jake to earn more Division 2 offers in the coming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2072811"],"_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-69779544c870f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parker anchored an extremely physical Northville run game. He is one of the best pure run blockers in this class. No matter the block, he plays with excellent physicality, leverage, and whistle-to-whistle effort. His first step is always quick and powerful, as is his initial contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pass blocking is a question mark. Not good, not bad, but simply a question mark. I expect colleges to really like Parker's highlight tape, but he will still need to prove himself as a pass blocker during the offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698722"],"_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-69779544c875a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Henry's size alone makes him a prospect worth a close look. 6'5" 280, and he does a solid job playing up to his size. His highlight tape is extremely diverse, with a good number of pass sets against great DEs, in addition to just about every type of run block you'd expect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I like Henry's pass set. Depending on his opponent, Henry was able to match their agility or power. Against agile DEs, Henry did a good job getting depth in his pass set, staying square, and anchoring upon contact. He also did a good job of keeping his hands inside. Considering offseason camps are very pass-block heavy, I expect Henry to perform quite well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If I were a decision maker at a Division 2 school, I'd already have Henry circled as a player to watch closely in the offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1414287"],"_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-69779544c87a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaiden performed well this past season at left guard. Although Kaiden is a tad lighter than most elite linemen, he still managed to play with good leverage in the run game. While pulling, Kaiden consistently laid a good pop on the DE/OLB. A great role player on the O-Line, I could see Kaiden bulking up and being a great OG in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though on X, Kaiden lists himself as a defensive end. There's no DE tape on Kaiden's Junior highlights, but if he's able to perform well at that position in the offseason, he could earn offers with DE in mind. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The #133 ranking indicates that I expect Kaiden to earn D2 attention. I do think his skillset at OG is on-par with other D2 prospects I've seen throughout the years, but he is definitely a bit lighter than most OGs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->