Trench Warriors: 5 2027 Linemen Poised for Breakout Seasons

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398242"],"_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-6a5acf8d79136"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1398242' first='Cooper' last='Smith'] is a talented offensive tackle prospect in the 2027 class. He has the size (6'5") and athleticism you want from an offensive tackle. He is a little raw with his ability, but the sky's the limit. His ability to extend his arms allows him to block defenders on the edge. He also shows a solid ability to run block. Smith has only played football for 3 years, so he is a little inexperienced, but the ability is there. I expect him to have a strong Senior season for Ridley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First Year Starting 3rd yr playing <br> MID SEASON HIGHLIGHTS<a href="https://x.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/Nxt_level_ath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nxt_level_ath</a> <a href="https://x.com/OJW_Scouting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OJW_Scouting</a> <a href="https://x.com/JMUFBRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JMUFBRecruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachCamWeeks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCamWeeks</a> <a href="https://x.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/PlayBookAthlete?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PlayBookAthlete</a> <a href="https://x.com/EZoneRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EZoneRecruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <a href="https://x.com/delcotimes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@delcotimes</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> @Rivals_HS <a href="https://x.com/MaxPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxPreps</a> <a href="https://t.co/V7NHdLYu53">pic.twitter.com/V7NHdLYu53</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1398242' first='Cooper' last='Smith'] (@CooperSmith70) <a href="https://x.com/CooperSmith70/status/1983329272602472799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2200291"],"_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-6a5acf8d79189"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaughn Halverson is an excellent center for Blue Mountain. His ability to snap the ball and block defensive linemen is impressive. He is especially good at dominating defensive tackles by turning them to create rushing lanes. If a defensive lineman tries to shoot the gaps, he is really good at blocking them. He also shows a good ability to move his feet to stay in front of pass rushers. Then, on defense, he shows a good ability as a defensive tackle to be a run stuffer. Halverson recently picked up his 1st offer from Wagner. It probably won't be his last offer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great camp, I'm incredibly blessed and honored to receive my first Division I offer from <a href="https://x.com/Wagner_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wagner_Football</a> to continue my academic and athletic career!<br><br>Thank you to the entire Wagner coaching staff for believing in me and for this opportunity. I'm truly grateful!<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a>… <a href="https://t.co/PHd928vizS">pic.twitter.com/PHd928vizS</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2200291' first='Vaughn' last='Helverson'] (@VaughnHelv66) <a href="https://x.com/VaughnHelv66/status/2074977930359222609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2181500"],"_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-6a5acf8d791bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2181500' first='Mahki' last='Wilmore'] is a good two-way lineman from West Philadelphia. As an offensive lineman, he is a legit offensive guard. Playing as a right guard, he was dominant last season. He shows good strength as he can dominate defenders across from him. He is excellent at firing off the ball and turning defensive linemen, so the offense could run the ball behind him. Then, as a defensive tackle, he is hard to move off his spot. He shows good strength at the point of attack. Wilmore is a good lineman in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/Zcw9t9Kiq2">https://t.co/Zcw9t9Kiq2</a> Check out My 11th grade season film with <a href="https://x.com/SpeedboysFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpeedboysFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/koachbubb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@koachbubb</a></p>&mdash; @Khikeezy58 (@khikeezy58) <a href="https://x.com/khikeezy58/status/2011442927466402109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2250258,"_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-6a5acf8d791ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2250258' first='Dkota' last='Harris'] is a beast of an offensive tackle and defensive tackle. He has good size (6'3"), strength, and good feet. As an offensive tackle, he is an excellent run blocker. He fires out of his stance and destroys edge defenders. He almost always finishes his blocks with some extra hitting. He also moves his feet well, which allows him to stay in front of edge defenders. It also allows him to lead the block in the open field on screen passes. Then, as a defensive tackle, he is hard to move off his spot. Harris was one of the key players on Clairton's state title team last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP and STATE SEMIS 6'2 300 pound OL DL 60 tackles 2 sacks (only started 4 games due to senior orientation team) <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/protecttheQB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#protecttheQB</a> <a href="https://x.com/Bears4LyfeDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bears4LyfeDC</a> <a href="https://x.com/bears_hc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bears_hc</a> <a href="https://t.co/jkJ3KpTuVR">pic.twitter.com/jkJ3KpTuVR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2250258' first='Dkota' last='Harris'] (@HarrisDkota) <a href="https://x.com/HarrisDkota/status/1994991213192073394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2250262,"_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-6a5acf8d7921c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2250262' first='Matthew' last='Gatto'] is an excellent two-way lineman for Elizabeth-Forward. He is a good athlete who moves well. On defense, he is a good edge defender. He does a good job rushing from his 2-point stance. He fires off the ball well and attacks offenses. He is a playmaker who makes plays against offenses in their backfield. He even blocked a punt and scored a touchdown on it. Then, on offense, he is a highly skilled offensive tackle. He is excellent at moving his feet and blocking. He is also good at pulling and blocking. Gatto is a good player on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not the way we wanted the season to end. Blessed to have played with my brothers for this long. Please take a moment to watch my film‼️‼️<a href="https://x.com/ABrinson_70?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABrinson_70</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach__Saint?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach__Saint</a> <a href="https://x.com/jordan_demarco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jordan_demarco</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachHouse76?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHouse76</a> <a href="https://x.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Jason412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Jason412</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://t.co/vkhK7E4WyL">https://t.co/vkhK7E4WyL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2250262' first='Matthew' last='Gatto'] (@MatthewGatto51) <a href="https://x.com/MatthewGatto51/status/1989493406696182225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->