In the Trenches: 2027 Illinois OL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335452' first='Ethan' last='Posey'] – Brother Rice – Offensive Tackle</strong><br>Posey has the frame and temperament coaches want on the edge. He plays with solid knee bend and shows a willingness to finish blocks beyond the whistle. While his technique is still developing, the foundation is there—good hand placement, improving foot speed, and a clear understanding of angles. Brother Rice has trusted him in key situations, and another offseason should help him take a noticeable step forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901504' first='Carlos' last='Rios'] – DePaul College Prep – Offensive Guard</strong><br>Rios is a blue-collar interior lineman who wins with strength and effort. He generates movement in the run game and keeps his feet active on contact. His pass protection has become more consistent as his balance improves, and coaches value the edge he brings to practice every day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Philip Ponterio – Lockport – Offensive Guard</strong><br>Ponterio is steady and assignment-sound, the type of player who rarely looks out of place. He understands leverage and does a nice job staying square to defenders on double teams. Lockport has leaned on him to stabilize the middle, and his reliability continues to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1344896' first='Brogan' last='Kjellesvik'] – Morris – Offensive Tackle</strong><br>Kjellesvik moves well for his size and shows encouraging flexibility in his sets. He is still adding functional strength, but his feet give him a chance to develop into a true tackle at the next level. Coaches point to his coachability as one of his biggest assets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Woods – Fenwick – Offensive Guard</strong><br>Woods brings natural size and composure to the interior. He plays under control and has begun to show more pop at the point of attack. His ability to climb to the second level has improved, making him more than just a phone-booth blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1626297' first='Will' last='Rosenow'] – Sycamore – Offensive Tackle</strong><br>Rosenow is an under-the-radar prospect with plenty of room to add mass. He competes every snap and shows a good feel for pass protection angles. As his body matures, his upside becomes more evident.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These linemen represent the heart of their offenses—players who may not chase headlines but create them by doing the difficult work up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->