Trench Talk Tuesday: Stock-Up Showcase Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today on Trench Talk Tuesday, we spotlight four or five offensive and defensive lineman who are strong up front for each of their respective teams. These prospects have a chance to put together strong seasons in 2026 and make big impacts on their high school teams. Here are this week's Trench Talk Tuesday prospects, notably those who attended the Stock Up Showcase in Columbus last Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698253"],"_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-695d0f253357a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2087711' first='Landon' last='Hoover'] was one of several players who made the trip from northeast Ohio down to Columbus to compete at the Stock Up Showcase. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound lineman is very physical in pass pro. He uses his size, arm length to run his feet on contact and create vertical push. Hoover is also a good puller in the run game who can hit a moving target and drive defenders off the ball. At 6-foot-5, 200 pounds, Hoover has a great frame for the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1706451"],"_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-695d0f253361d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The raw potential is all there for Moeller defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1706451' first='Julian' last='Dwyer'], who had a solid camp showing at the Stock Up Showcase last weekend. The Class of 2028 prospect has the frame desired in a top pass rusher: a 6-foot-4, 230-pound edge with great first-step quickness and the athleticism to leap, deflect passes and become an elite pass rusher. Dwyer holds offers from Indiana and Cincinnati.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2081090"],"_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-695d0f2533693"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2081090' first='Hunter' last='Pauley'], who was at the Prep Red Zone Stock Up Camp and stood out in one-on-ones, is a tremendous run blocker who can effectively run his feet on contact and create vertical push. Pauley is also a defensive tackle who can occupy multiple blockers and create space for defenders to clean up the play. With his two-way, versatile athleticism, Pauley will be a name to watch at college camps this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1540521"],"_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-695d0f2533702"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1540521' first='Dajuan' last='Ball'], a starting defensive lineman for Westerville South, is a space-eating interior defensive tackle who can occupy multiple blockers, plug the run and be very disruptive as a pass rusher. He has a strong and physical frame for the position and he should only continue to get better and grow. Has good use-of-hands, strong anchor strength and good first-step quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->