Major Ranking Debuts for 2027 Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several prospects made major debuts along the offensive line at the offensive tackle and guard spots.&nbsp; We dive into them here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104952' first='Soren' last='Fifer'] (Morton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fifer emerged for Morton with a massive junior year.&nbsp; The 6'6” 295 pound offensive tackle from central Illinois was the highest ranked offensive lineman to debut in the class.&nbsp; Strong and athletic tackle that drives with his lower half.&nbsp; Pancake machine that plays with a nasty streak to him!&nbsp; Has the athleticism to get out to the second level as a run blocker.&nbsp; Seals off his side.&nbsp; Gritty and technically sound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104955' first='Chase' last='Clark'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark made quite an impression for the top team in the state as the 6'4” 265 pound junior held down the right tackle spot.&nbsp; Plus athlete with a great base.&nbsp; Has the frame he can easily carry more weight which he will need to add for the next level.&nbsp; His quickness and athleticism are his biggest gifts.&nbsp; So fluid moving protecting the quarterback with nimble footwork.&nbsp; Hand fights with his length keeping defenders out of his body.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104957' first='Corey' last='Laga'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laga goes 6'5” and 250 pounds. &nbsp;Good athlete who blocks on the move.&nbsp; The ability to hit guys in space is impressive.&nbsp; Clears the way on runs and screens.&nbsp; Seals well and does a nice job of using angles.&nbsp; Drives his man off the ball against the run.&nbsp; Quick getting them to the ground when he needs to at the point of attack.&nbsp; Solid pass pro guy.&nbsp; Will need to continue to add strength for the next level.&nbsp; Could see him even be a more coveted commodity at guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104970' first='Tyler' last='Engstler'] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DGN offensive lineman goes 6'5” 245 pounds.&nbsp; He is the top pure guard in the class.&nbsp; Quality athlete that pulls well opening up boles.&nbsp; Locks in on man and drives him back.&nbsp; Sound pass blocker in a telephone booth with his base, bend, and technique.&nbsp; Needs to bulk up but has the frame to do so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1864654' first='Mekhi' last='Collins'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The massive 6'6” 300 pound offensive lineman is a prospect we first came across on the hardwood and thought man he would be a nice football prospect on the line.&nbsp; And that he is!&nbsp; Huge human at tackle that is hard to get around.&nbsp; Uses a strong punch against pass rushers putting them on the ground.&nbsp; Engulfs defenders in the run game as they can't get around him.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More New Names Debuting on Offensive Line<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105037' first='Damare' last='Griffin'] (Christ the King)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105039' first='Shannon' last='Green'] (Kenwood)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1883075' first='AJ' last='Forst'] (Waubonsie Valley)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105043' first='Ralph' last='French'] (DePaul Prep)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1924288' first='Jonathan' last='Medina'] (St. Charles North)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1264292' first='Jayden' last='Camacho'] (Taft)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1865510' first='Brendan' last='Draves'] (Tinley Park)<br>Adarius Block (Champaign Central)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1359917' first='Joshua' last='Valenzuela'] (Oak Lawn)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105105' first='Jordan' last='Wright'] (Althoff)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1609762' first='Cael' last='Halley'] (Olympia)<br>March Schmidt (Lake View)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->