Illinois High School Spring Showcase: Top Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Illinois was at Collinsville High School for the Illinois High School Spring Showcase featuring prospects from the metro east and southern Illinois.&nbsp; It was a great event with a ton of college level prospects putting their skills on display in front of college coaches.&nbsp; Here is a look at the <strong>Top Offensive Lineman</strong> at the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joe Paur (Edwardsville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” 275 pound offensive tackle has a great frame and broad shoulders.&nbsp; Was rocking a knee brace which limited his mobility a little.&nbsp; Played a little high at times, but there are definitely tools to work with here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parker Hudson (Edwardsville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson goes 6'3” and 250 pounds.&nbsp; Broad shoulders with good length.&nbsp; Strong in the lower half and is fluid in the hips.&nbsp; Easy athlete.&nbsp; Projects best as a guard at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matt Lillenkamp (Edwardsville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'5” 290 pounds Lillenkamp jumps off the field with his athleticism, movement skills, and footwork.&nbsp; Kid really competes.&nbsp; Upside here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BJ Green (Belleville East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lancers 6'4” 320 pound offensive tackle looks the part with good length and a powerful lower half.&nbsp; Anchors well vs the bull rush.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nick Riess (Mascoutah – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'4” 255 pound offensive tackle is cut and will need to add strength, but he has the frame to do so.&nbsp; Strong in the lower half and is a solid athlete.&nbsp; Really like the length, athleticism, and footwork here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Schulte (Mascoutah – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The size is a concern at only 5'8” 215 pounds, but this kid really gets after it as an interior offensive lineman at guard or center.&nbsp; Scrappy kid that wins the leverage battle, mirrors well, and has quality hand placement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>George Smith (Collinsville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little bit undersized at 5'11” height wise, but has a strong base at 292 pounds.&nbsp; The center anchors at the point of attack with being able to hold off power rushers and use his hands well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyler Compton (Triad – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This center from Triad had a strong showing in one on ones.&nbsp; He goes 6'0” and 290 pounds.&nbsp; Mirrors well and anchors at the pivot vs power rushers.&nbsp; Sound footwork and good technically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryson Short (O'Fallon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'8” 250 pounds definitely smaller, but he has a thick frame.&nbsp; Athletic tools to work with here as he is light on his feet, mirrors, anchors vs power, and has excellent use of his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matt Potthast (Triad – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'3” and 230 pounds this Triad offensive lineman has a ton of physical and athletic traits you have to like.&nbsp; Fluid and easy movement skills.&nbsp; Will need to continue to add strength, but has the frame to do so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deiontay Thomas (Belleville West – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2” 295 pounds Thomas is someone to track as an athletic interior offensive lineman.&nbsp; Easy fluidity, good strength, and change of direction vs pass rushers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->