Burning Questions: Prep Rezone New England Stock Up Showcase OL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The camp season carries on as Prep Redzone continues with our New England Stock Up Showcase in Danbury, CT. Staying on top of the beat, I an venturing into parts unknown to me for an opportunity to mix it up out of town - something I typically do not get to do much - and see what talent this six-state region holds. As I combed through the event roster position-by-position, below is a handful of prospects that I, much like those in the New England area, have questions for - and that we demand answers to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Questions That I Need Answers to from the Offensive Linemen</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Position</td><td>Grad Year</td><td>Height</td><td>High School</td><td>Burning Question</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jacob-reed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1050151' first='Jacob' last='Reed']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2029</td><td>6'3"</td><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/team/choate-rosemary-hall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Choate Rosemary Hall</a></td><td>How does the 4th ranked prospect - and likely top prospect at his position - measure up against what a top lineman looks like in my mind?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/travis-bowen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='517419' first='Travis' last='Bowen']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2029</td><td>6'4"</td><td>Worcester Academy Ma.</td><td>So young, yet so big - how is his bend and posture at this age?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ernesto-ballesteros/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1474052' first='Ernesto' last='Ballesteros']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2028</td><td>6'5"</td><td>Kingswood Oxford</td><td>Does he have the versatility to work both along the interior and along the exterior of the offensive line?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/zachary-mancuso-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1758378' first='ZACHARY' last='MANCUSO']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2028</td><td>6'4"</td><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/team/choate-rosemary-hall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Choate Rosemary Hall</a></td><td>Is he patient with his punch, recoil, and attack?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/blaise-hochstein/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='2003078' first='Blaise' last='Hochstein']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2028</td><td>6'3"</td><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/team/bishop-feehan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bishop Feehan</a></td><td>How effectively does he combat pass rusher's hands?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/quinn-grushey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1634229' first='Quinn' last='Grushey']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2029</td><td>6'3"</td><td>Barnstable RedHawks</td><td>How much balance does he have at his young age?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/carter-hyatt/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1278819' first='Carter' last='Hyatt']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2028</td><td>6'1"</td><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/team/avon-old-farms-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avon Old Farms</a></td><td>One of the better programs in Connecticut, is he the next outstanding offensive line prospect to come from there?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gavin-english-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1312224' first='Gavin' last='English']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2027</td><td>6'4"</td><td>Springfield Central</td><td>How heavy are his feet and can he effectively power down in time to neutralize the inside rush?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/theodore-teddy-ristaino/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Theodore "Teddy" Ristaino</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2028</td><td>6'0"</td><td>Kingswood Oxford</td><td>A bit on the smaller size, does he know how to play with leverage yet?</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joseph-brandi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='2117479' first='Joseph' last='Brandi']</a></td><td>OL</td><td>2029</td><td>6'0"</td><td>St Anthony's High School</td><td>Has he learned how to anchor to thwart a bull rush?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Redzone New England Stock Up Showcase Event Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/burning-questions-prep-rezone-new-england-stock-up-showcase-qbs">Burning Questions: Quarterbacks</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/burning-questions-prep-rezone-new-england-stock-up-showcase-dl">Burning Questions: Defensive Linemen</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/burning-questions-prep-rezone-new-england-stock-up-showcase-rbs">Burning Questions: Running Backs</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/burning-questions-prep-rezone-new-england-stock-up-showcase-wr-te">Burning Questions: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/burning-questions-prep-rezone-new-england-stock-up-showcase-lbs">Burning Questions: Linebackers</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/burning-questions-prep-rezone-new-england-stock-up-showcase-ol">Burning Questions: Offensive Linemen</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->