Midwest Showcase Quick Hits: Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday was a great day to get out and evaluate some offensive line talent, so I took off north to Northwood University to check in on some offensive the top offensive linemen as they attempted to boost their stock. Let's check out some of the best performers of the day! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2147355"],"_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-6a1e3d4803834"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The upside is unlimited with Begg. He passes the eye test at nearly 6'7 and 297 lbs, which he carries extremely well. What an extremely impressive day for the Marshall lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great agility and athleticism, didn't seem off balance or too high </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good kick step, wide base and strong lower half </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hands and fantastic initial punch allows him to gain control early and dominate the rep </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687403"],"_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-6a1e3d480395e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brian demonstrated everything I hoped to see from him. Against really good competition, he was still dominant all day long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to absorb initial contact, lock arms out and take control </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great strength and sweet feet allows him to stay in control and stay square to his opponent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Significant boost in stock in my eyes, with legitimate D1 upside just waiting to be unlocked </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619974"],"_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-6a1e3d48039f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew is just continuing his ascend and we're all just along for the ride. The size, the strength and sheer tenacity is all there. Sunday was another big boost in my eyes for the Marysville native. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great footwork, superb balance and coordination, especially at that size </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong anchor, great punch </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Much improved kick step, really coming around as an all around lineman. More than just a road grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Landon Scott","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"347","_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":"Goodrich","_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-6a1e3d4803bd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It seems like Goodrich is just growing these guys on trees these days. Another monster OL with great fundamentals, clearly well coached with unlimited potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Carries weight very well, still strong and mobile </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very physical, was aggressive and dominant during 1 on 1s </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love his ability to lock out and drive guys back while staying low and square </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jeremiah Allen ","_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":"330","_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":"Westland John Glenn","_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-6a1e3d4803ce8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was very impressed with Allen, and I know a number of coaches in attendance were as well. The sheer strength and mobility for an underclassman is very impressive. Very clear upside who is on a tremendous trajectory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, great change of direction, clear ability to pull and get out to the 2nd level </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competitive, high effort with insane drive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile enough that he could play anywhere on the line </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688040"],"_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-6a1e3d4803d71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have been anticipating seeing Nolan for awhile now! I was finally able to get eyes on him, and beyond just passing the eye test physically, he showed legitimate skill that will undoubtedly translate to the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great footwork, great hand placement and clear understanding of how to win against a variety of defenders. Clearly well coached. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His strength is a strength, no problem standing firm, anchoring down and locking out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another guy that kept coaches attention throughout the day. Will be a highly sought after guy no question. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Micah Santisban","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"260","_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":"Romeo","_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-6a1e3d4803ea7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Honorable mention shoutout to Micah! The Romeo 2029 competed with and against some stout competition, and showed tons of upside. Nowhere near done growing, but already filling out his frame and demonstrating solid technique. I will be following Micah closely over the coming years. Hope to see him get some varsity run soon! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->