2028 Rankings Risers: Offensive Linemen

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1021360"],"_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-6a718bccc2a67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lokeni was a major part of a Servite offensive line that led the Friars to 168 rushing yards per game with 18 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a great first step as a run blocker and can get outside 3-techniques on outside runs. When he blocks down, he can get down the line in a hurry and finishes blocks well. As a pass blocker, he does a nice job keeping his hips square to the line of scrimmage and doesn't give up too much ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lokeni has offers from Oregon State, Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, UNLV and Hawaii. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Keiden_Lokeni/status/2029728516217131081?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Keiden_Lokeni/status/2029728516217131081?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206020"],"_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-6a718bccc2af1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baca was a key member of Centennial's offensive line which helped the Huskies run for 230 yards per game with 45 touchdowns last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was the starting left guard for Centennial last season and knows how to get leverage on defenders and drive them with his upper half. As a pass protector, he replaces his hands well and is hard to get around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baca was a top performer at the Prep Redzone Exposure Series in May despite participating with an injury. He was offers from Cal, Colorado State, Louisiana Tech and UNLV among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/xbaca_09/status/2066639207720980556?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/xbaca_09/status/2066639207720980556?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614958"],"_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-6a718bccc2b4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pasina helped St. Bonaventure rush for 175 yards per game with 16 touchdowns last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a natural bender and is explosive off the ball. Pasina has the power to drive defenders back in the run game and plays with an edge to him when he finishes blocks. He knows how to use his length to keep separation from the defender in pass protection and is a good athlete for his size. Pasina has offers from UCLA, Cal, Arizona State and Kansas among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CalebPasina/status/2057499842038120561?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CalebPasina/status/2057499842038120561?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717740"],"_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-6a718bccc2ba3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lange had a breakout sophomore season and helped lead a Chaparral offense to 185 rushing yards per game and 310 passing yards per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He really excelled as a pass protector from the left tackle spot with a strong first step and stays within his frame. Lange has a good initial punch and uses his long arms to create separation between him and the defender. He is a solid finisher as a run blocker but could get off his blocks a little quicker to the second level. That is a skill that will easily develop with the more reps he has. He competed at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase with an injury and looked athletic for his size. Lange has offers from UCLA, Oregon State and San Diego State among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LangeAxton/status/2053930739616616942?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LangeAxton/status/2053930739616616942?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717672"],"_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-6a718bccc2bf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shields is a dominant run blocker from the right tackle spot who can bury people down the field and create off-tackle running lanes. He gets to the second level quickly when blocking down and is athletic enough to pull and make blocks in open space. Shields takes good angles at the second level and gets good depth with his early steps as a pass protector. He picks up blitzes and stunts well and gets leverage on the defender without leaning forward too much. Shields is a national recruit with offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Texas A&amp;M and UCLA among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/VincentShieldsM/status/1994261688414294444?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/VincentShieldsM/status/1994261688414294444?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717741"],"_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-6a718d007284d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owalabi has an elite frame that can add size without sacrificing athleticism and had a monster offseason on the camp circuit. He had a great showing at the Rivals Camp in San Francisco and at the Norcal Regional Spring Showcase. Owolabi is strong at the point of attack with his hands and is a tough matchup in pass protection. He is a fast rising prospect with offers from BYU, USC, Oregon and Tennessee among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Adenowolabi11/status/2079657283982921991?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Adenowolabi11/status/2079657283982921991?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->