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Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality

Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality
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Matt Tate
Matt Tate February 19, 2026 @ 05:13 PM
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Cade Cunningham
Cade Cunningham 6'4" | 245 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
CO
Gabriel Thompson
Gabriel Thompson 6'0" | 280 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
CO
Wesley Catterfeld
Wesley Catterfeld 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
CO
Zineddine Aghouiles
Zineddine Aghouiles 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
CO
Elioenai Lefotu-Maiava
Elioenai Lefotu-Maiava 5'11" | 200 lbs | OL | 2028
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 class is top loaded with standout offensive lineman that are already garnering offers from P4 programs. I wanted to dive into some of the names that are flying under your radar. Let's dive into it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708360"],"_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-699799322dc4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Catterfeld plays RT for Monarch. Measures in at 6'4 295-pounds, with 17 pancake blocks. Catterfeld has very good strength, hand strength, and hand placement. Good initial quickness out of his stance with good hand speed to engage the defender. Maintains a low pad level due to his good knee bend. He has very good balance, body control, and flexibility. Uses his good footwork to combat edge defenders. Very good anchor. He puts his legs in the ground, and it takes a lot to move him. As a run blocker, he demonstrates good pull blocking. Good acceleration and speed to get from 1<sup>st</sup> to 2<sup>nd</sup> level blocks and out into the perimeter. I'm intrigued to see which colleges start to offer. At the next level, I can see him slotting in as a guard too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984587"],"_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-699799322dd16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lefotu-Maiava measures in at 5'10 225-pounds playing G/T for Vista Ridge. I loved watching his film. He dominated no matter the position he was slotted in. Very good strength. He throws the DL around easily. Very good hand strength and placement to control and steer his opponent, driving them into the 2<sup>nd</sup> level. Good initial quickness. Very good hand speed to combat pass rush moves, and great timing with his strikes. Low pad level due to his good knee bend and very good flexibility. Very good balance and footwork. He'll match and lockout the DL. Lefotu-Maiava has good pull blocking too. Very good anchor. He consistently plays through the whistle showcasing his very good competitive toughness. He will be a name to know moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124661"],"_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-699799322dd95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cunningham measures in at 6'4 245-pounds playing tackle for Manitou Springs. He has very good hand strength, placement, with good strength. Cunningham has very good initial quickness out of his stance paired with very good hand speed. He maintains a low pad level due to his good knee bend and flexibility. Very good body control and good balance. Cunningham controls and steers the defensive line to create running lanes for his back. He does a good job as an anchor in pass protection. He neutralizes pass rush moves and gives more time for his QB in the pocket. Good speed from 1<sup>st</sup> to 2<sup>nd</sup> level blocks. I'm intrigued to see how Cunningham continues to develop as a lineman, and think he could also slot in at guard at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720479"],"_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-699799322de0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson measures in at 6'1 305-pounds playing guard for Thornton. Thompson has very good strength, placement, and good strength. Good initial quickness out of his stance with good hand speed. Thompson maintains a low pad level to out leverage the defender due to his good knee bend and flexibility. Good body control and balance as well. Thompson does a great job creating running lanes for his back. Very good competitive toughness by consistently playing through the whistle. Keep an eye on this kid out of Thornton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361264"],"_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-699799322de89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aghouiles measures in at 6'2 260-pounds playing center for Cherokee Trail. He has very good strength, hand placement, and hand strength to consistently control and steer his opponent in both the run and pass game. Good snap to block speed. Good initial quickness with good hand speed. Aghouiles has very good knee bend, body control, good flexibility, and balance. Aghouiles does a great job going from combo blocks to solo, dominating throughout. Good speed from 1<sup>st</sup> to 2<sup>nd</sup> level blocks. Good pull blocking as well. I'm excited to see him continue his development over the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2028 class is top loaded with standout offensive lineman that are already garnering offers from P4 programs. I wanted to dive into some of the names that are flying under your radar. Let's dive into it.

Wesley Catterfeld

Wesley Catterfeld

CO
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 295
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Wesley
Catterfeld OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
295
HS
Monarch
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CO
Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality
Catterfeld plays RT for Monarch. Measures in at 6’4 295-pounds, with 17 pancake blocks. Catterfeld has very good...
Written by Matt Tate
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Wesley Catterfeld

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State: Colorado
School: Monarch
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Elioenai Lefotu-Maiava

Elioenai Lefotu-Maiava

CO
OL
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Elioenai
Lefotu-Maiava OL
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Vista Ridge
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CO
Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality
Lefotu-Maiava measures in at 5’10 225-pounds playing G/T for Vista Ridge. I loved watching his film. He dominated...
Written by Matt Tate
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Elioenai Lefotu-Maiava

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State: Colorado
School: Vista Ridge
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Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham

CO
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 245
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Cade
Cunningham OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
245
HS
Manitou Springs
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CO
Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality
Cunningham measures in at 6’4 245-pounds playing tackle for Manitou Springs. He has very good hand strength, placement,...
Written by Matt Tate
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Cade Cunningham

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State: Colorado
School: Manitou Springs
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Gabriel Thompson

Gabriel Thompson

CO
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Gabriel
Thompson OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
280
HS
Thornton
|
CO
Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality
Thompson measures in at 6’1 305-pounds playing guard for Thornton. Thompson has very good strength, placement, and good...
Written by Matt Tate
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Gabriel Thompson

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State: Colorado
School: Thornton
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Zineddine Aghouiles

Zineddine Aghouiles

CO
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Zineddine
Aghouiles OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
260
HS
Cherokee Trail
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CO
Underrated 2028 Offensive Lineman That Thrive With Physicality
Aghouiles measures in at 6’2 260-pounds playing center for Cherokee Trail. He has very good strength, hand placement,...
Written by Matt Tate
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Zineddine Aghouiles

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School: Cherokee Trail
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