Interior Playmakers: Who’s Standing Out on Tape?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We all love the interior playmakers on tape that will battle through the line of scrimmage. These are some players that have shown some great power, strength, and other skill sets that have been standing out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103144"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1562263,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69cc73d533a52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2103144' first='Zachary' last='Boland'] is an OT and DE who demonstrates a strong inner passion. At the DE position, he will pursue with fire and will crash down into the B gap to stop the run. He does not shy away from contact and shows effectiveness in working past blockers. Given that, a quick rip move was an added benefactor to Boland's game. Boland also was strong at the POA as an OT, where his strength was a major difference in winning battles. Equally important, his mauling ability stands out in both the run and pass, as he looks to finish blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26704946/69162da2c8718226c9560e0a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c7454fa2645"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">250x2 <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZcory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZcory</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Get__Recruited?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Get__Recruited</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RPIFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPIFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/xRk8mj2Svz">pic.twitter.com/xRk8mj2Svz</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2103144' first='Zachary' last='Boland'] (@ZachBola) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachBola/status/2029305222565331331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146167"],"_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-69c7454fa269b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nas Mustafa is a quick-footed interior DT on tape that causes havoc in opponents' backfields. Meanwhile, the ability to pursue ball carriers and QBs with endless amounts of pressure would show up. Mustafa is effective at chasing down RBs and finishing with impactful tackles. Mustafa has a great ability to rip through blockers in both the run and pass games. Continued development in maintaining leverage at the point of attack will elevate his overall game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23355729/672233563d3bfeedd7079176' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69c7454fa26c1"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">230 <a href="https://t.co/ztBhBsigt0">pic.twitter.com/ztBhBsigt0</a></p>&mdash; Nas mustafa (@Nasmustafa2028) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nasmustafa2028/status/2017363416478839000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864293"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1622436,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69cb1bc7337a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1864293' first='Isaac' last='De Jesus'] is a big DT that does not shy away from physical contact in the interior. Undeniably, De Jesus has an ability to get by blockers with a quick swim move to cause disruption. Given that, he was able to snuff out runs on the inside and get after the passer. The hustle and effort are major standouts, further highlighting his all-around competitiveness. Even on special teams, De Jesus was able to block punts from getting through the LOS with quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23271217/690d76aa90223eab69d2bd23' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cb1bc7339d2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2162907,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Liam Childs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"240","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Shaker High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cb1bc733b05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong, balanced, and agile OT that was able to do a variety of actions up front. The ability to slip through the LOS and make reach and trap blocks to create a lane for the ball carrier was present. His mobility and awareness allow him to operate efficiently in space. Childs has a lot of lower body strength that grants him an advantage in winning leverage battles. This was useful in pass protection when handling and controlling pass rushers at the POA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23931542/69a62daf131271371a42fb42' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cb1bc733b39"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time a Spring Practice today <a href="https://twitter.com/CuseFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CuseFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Trenton928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Trenton928</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Commit2Cuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Commit2Cuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shakerfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shakerfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TGCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TGCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKellyCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlexKellyCuse</a> <a href="https://t.co/WoUKOJbb4Q">pic.twitter.com/WoUKOJbb4Q</a></p>&mdash; Liam Childs (@LiamChildsfb) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamChildsfb/status/2036237576697151697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352927"],"_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-69cb1bc733bba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1352927' first='Isaiah' last='Brookins'] is a big OT that has incredible length and power in his hands. Particularly, that power allowed him to toss defenders into the turf but also keep them at bay in the run game. Brookins' frame and size give him the ability to handle one-on-one matchups, showing a strong anchor against opposing rushers. Taking defenders out of the picture on runs to the corner on trap blocks was a key component to his game. Overall, there are positive strengths to his game. Including his kick slide and set ability, but continuation of development will be key.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22076935/68ef8c2812706e67dc580fdf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cb1bc733bec"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another max day in the books! Squat 3RM testing ✅. Boys set great marks to beat come June! <br><br>Top Lifts from today: <br>C. Williams - 425x3 <a href="https://twitter.com/D1Kash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@D1Kash</a> <br>E. Torres - 365x3 <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTorresQb17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EricTorresQb17</a> <br>I. Brookins - 315x3 <a href="https://twitter.com/IsaiahBrookins_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IsaiahBrookins_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ResetTheStandard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ResetTheStandard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ItsAllAboutTheU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ItsAllAboutTheU</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Z3k4GjIpQ">pic.twitter.com/0Z3k4GjIpQ</a></p>&mdash; UPREP Football (Roc.) (@UprepFball) <a href="https://twitter.com/UprepFball/status/2036961709714235773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->