PRZ MN Exposure Series: Best OL I Saw Pt.2

Continuing with my coverage of the ever-impressive offensive line prospects I got to watch last Saturday, we have a final 7 trench dogs that caught my attention early and often. We've got athletes spanning the classes of 27/28/29, and all of them are looking to leave a lasting impact this fall. Tap in!    I was thoroughly impressed with Hieserich throughout the day, and you can imagine my surprise when the 6'1" 290-lb IOL turned out to be a freshman! This made his testing numbers all the more impressive to me. Hieserich was able to put up a pair of 5.0 shuttles (very close to cracking 4s). He was by no means your typical 2029 OL prospect, and what impressed me the most was how eager this kid was to compete. I think he took the most reps out of any athlete I saw all day during 1v1s, rarely taking a moment off, and never missing more than one play. In competition, Hieserich was not only able to hang with the upperclassmen, but he actually won more reps than he lost against highly touted juniors and seniors. He's got a firm base and broad shoulders, all of which contribute to his success. Keep an eye out for the 2029 Park prospect next fall.     Rogers is an incredibly underrated 2027 OL, and although he's currently on the watch list, he stacked some impressive wins during the 1v1 portion of the camp. One of his best traits was his hand fighting. Rogers made it insanely difficult for any defender to get meaningful hand placement on him, and he can fire off a punch that completely stifles a rush when they least expect it. He doesn't let his feet get too far out in front of him and maintains a solid base when resetting. Touting some solid weight room numbers as well, I think we could see Rogers have a massive senior year.     I don't know if it's ridiculous to say that Johannes is one of, if not the best, out-state 2029 offensive lineman. Possessing a solid 6'1" 225-lb build as a freshman also boasts a 73" wingspan. His testing numbers were solid, highlighted by a 4.99 shuttle time. There are a lot of raw skills that could use some refinement, but he was able to hold his own against big school upperclassmen and even win some impressive 1v1s. I liked how low he played, and even though he was one of the lighter OL prospects in attendance, that knee bend gave him a stout frame, which allowed him to win matchups against far heavier opponents. He won the leverage battle more often than not, and even if the defender caught him leaning, he was able to recover and still take a W. I'd love to see him put on some weight, and I'm pumped to see his sophomore tape.     I was pumped to see another small-school standout succeed, and incoming junior [player_tooltip player_id='2152736' first='Brady' last='Martin'] possesses a lot of tools that should make him a very intriguing prospect. Touting an impressive 6'3" 240-lb frame, Martin also boasts a 77" wingspan and 9.25" hands. The raw traits are there for him to be successful. The pad level can be a bit high, and the footwork needs some more consistency, but he gains great depth on his kick-steps and maintains a solid base throughout the process. It's a real challenge to beat him around the edge, and he's not afraid to get physical with his hands. Outside of the combine, he had great flashes on his sophomore tape, and it left me hungry to see what he can do during his junior season.     Another unit hailing from a smaller school just north-west of the metro, Stay is a returning starter for the Thunder who made a solid impression last Saturday, continuing the trend of attention he's been receiving throughout the offseason. He recorded a solid 5.05 shuttle and put forth some great stuff during the 1v1 portion of the camp. He showed up rocking double knee braces and absolutely cooked kids all day. I loved the patience that he had when competing in pass pro. Stay was very careful not to overextend and had shown off both short and fast feet that greatly aided him in his recovery steps. The readjustments that he was able to make were fantastic. Athletic DEs cut in and out, trying to weave and spin past him, and the entire time Stay kept square with his hands in their chest. Zimmerman has a stud in this 2028 prospect.     Standing at a verified 6'2" and coming in at just shy of 300 lbs, [player_tooltip player_id='2169325' first='Isaac' last='Schumacher'] looks like a 2029 prospect to watch going forward. The big man fills out his frame well, and even though there are some technical refinements that have to be made, the raw building blocks are there for a successful offensive lineman. He doesn't have any tape out yet, but I'm curious to see what he produces during his sophomore campaign.     Brittan is one of the names I was most excited about seeing headed into the combine, and he was, without a doubt, one of, if not the best, overall offensive lineman tester. Featuring a 4.87 40-yard dash, an insanely impressive 4.47 shuttle, a pair of broad jumps that tallied 9'4"/9'5", and a crazy 6.67 L-drill. Not only were these times among the best for offensive linemen, but some of those measurables were among the best over the course of the entire day. He also might be the only prospect ever to underlist his height, and he came in at 6'1.5" with a 70" wingspan and 9.25" hands. Brittan also had success in the 1v1 portions of the camp, where his speed and agility were on full display. He's also got a litany of tape as a long snapper, which gives him an interesting upside as a prospect. Keep an eye out for this versatile 2027 trench dog.

Continuing with my coverage of the ever-impressive offensive line prospects I got to watch last Saturday, we have a final 7 trench dogs that caught my attention early and often. We've got athletes spanning the classes of 27/28/29, and all of them are looking to leave a lasting impact this fall. Tap in!