WPIAL Trenches: 8 Offensive Linemen Poised for Big Seasons

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881909"],"_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-6a850522c94e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1881909' first='Aaron' last='Bradley'] is an exciting prospect in the 2027 class. He has great size (6'5”) and long arms. This allows him to play well as an offensive tackle. He is currently ranked 151 in the class, but I think he could be much higher. You rarely see offensive linemen with his size and athleticism. He is an excellent pass blocker. He moves his feet and does a nice job of staying in front of explosive edge defenders. He also pulls well. He uses his athleticism to pull and kick out defenders. Bradley is also a good run blocker. He fires off the ball well to block. Bradley is in line for a huge senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/NnKEun1PoH">https://t.co/NnKEun1PoH</a><br>First Team All conference <br>Big 56 conference<br>Junior <a href="https://x.com/CoachChuck06?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChuck06</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachMeech91?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMeech91</a> <a href="https://x.com/lutzsru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lutzsru</a> <a href="https://x.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachjaturner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachjaturner</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachMattScott?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMattScott</a> <a href="https://t.co/WSj1ihcJYl">pic.twitter.com/WSj1ihcJYl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1881909' first='Aaron' last='Bradley'] (@Aaronbradley51) <a href="https://x.com/Aaronbradley51/status/2011864294506316062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["579350"],"_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-6a850522c9589"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='579350' first='Jarrett' last='Gasbarrini'] is a talented offensive lineman. Playing as a left tackle and left guard, he was a dominant player. He has good strength, and it shows up throughout his film. He can drive defenders off the ball with his strength. He is an excellent run blocker. He is especially good at combo blocks. He will drive them off the ball into linebackers. He does a nice job of working in tandem with these blocks with his other offensive linemen. The other part of his game that is good is his stance. He does a nice job of staying in stance and firing off the ball. Gasbarrini is a good offensive lineman in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here are my Junior Year Highlights.<a href="https://t.co/G55BtIVrcg">https://t.co/G55BtIVrcg</a><br><br>-6&#039;1 265<br>-4.4 GPA<br>-Started All Varsity Games This Season (LT/LG)<a href="https://x.com/CoachLev6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLev6</a> <a href="https://x.com/DaveSchoppe12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaveSchoppe12</a> <a href="https://x.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/theking1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theking1</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='579350' first='Jarrett' last='Gasbarrini'] (@Jgasbarrini55) <a href="https://x.com/Jgasbarrini55/status/1987666177049391139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624007"],"_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-6a850522c960b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1624007' first='Jonnie' last='Maestra'] played well last year as an interior offensive lineman. Playing for Mars, he was a difference-making guard. He was outstanding as a run blocker. He fires off and destroys defenders. He shows good strength, driving defenders off the ball with ease. He also has a nasty streak, as he can finish blocks with intensity. He also moves his feet well. You see this as a pass protector. Then he also shows a good ability to pull and kick out defenders. Maestra is a good offensive lineman. He is in line for a big Senior season. He also transferred to North Catholic, which is a huge addition for them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full junior season highlights<br>1st team all conference <br>Jerome Bettis leadership award<br>OL, DT<br>6,1” 260 lbs <br>C/O 2027”<a href="https://x.com/MarsHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarsHSFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/bunk071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bunk071</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachKasper?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKasper</a> <a href="https://x.com/benlynch92?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@benlynch92</a> <a href="https://x.com/TerryGrossetti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TerryGrossetti</a> <a href="https://x.com/PittGuru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PittGuru</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/KAOF8yZXDC">https://t.co/KAOF8yZXDC</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1624007' first='Jonnie' last='Maestra'] (@jonnie_maestra) <a href="https://x.com/jonnie_maestra/status/1987171523463934176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180728"],"_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-6a850522c9687"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180728' first='Jake' last='Wiederstein'] is a good interior offensive lineman. He played well as a center and as a guard last season. In the run game, he is a mauler. He has a good ability to fire off the ball and block defensive linemen. He does a nice job of turning them to create rushing lanes. His ability to block in the run game is especially good at both positions. Then, as a center, his snaps are good.  The other part of his game is his footwork. He moves his feet well to stay in front of defenders. He is especially good against pass rushers by moving his feet. Weiderstein is a talented player in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Junior Season Film ❗️❗️❗️<br>6'2 315 OL/DL<br>C/o 2027 <a href="https://x.com/_coachkeef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_coachkeef</a> <a href="https://x.com/davidmurray73?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davidmurray73</a> <a href="https://x.com/AlPoodie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlPoodie</a> <a href="https://x.com/KarlPetrof?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarlPetrof</a> <a href="https://x.com/HempfieldAreaFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HempfieldAreaFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://t.co/S2Z5xH8O6A">https://t.co/S2Z5xH8O6A</a> <a href="https://t.co/jIbOUtFbLU">pic.twitter.com/jIbOUtFbLU</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1180728' first='Jake' last='Wiederstein'] (@jake_wieder57) <a href="https://x.com/jake_wieder57/status/1988272962366304627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610001"],"_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-6a850522c96fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610001' first='Matthew' last='Harsh'] is a good offensive lineman. He played as a left guard last season. He played well at the position. He is an excellent run blocker. His ability to dominate defenders is impressive. He excelled at pulling and kicking out defenders. He shows his athleticism in these plays by moving his feet and driving the defenders off the ball. He also showed good hustle. Several times on film, I saw him chasing blocks downfield. Harsh is a good player in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My full junior season highlights ! Check it out <br><br>Pancake blocks🥞<br>Great double teams <br>Defensive pressures and tackles<br>@CoachJohnstonOL <a href="https://x.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachtaylor412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachtaylor412</a> <a href="https://x.com/COACHKEMP11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHKEMP11</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBBlair_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBBlair_</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachmacarney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachmacarney</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://t.co/TNP6KGldp3">https://t.co/TNP6KGldp3</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1610001' first='Matthew' last='Harsh'] (@MatthewHarsh54_) <a href="https://x.com/MatthewHarsh54_/status/1985477510583201959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181599"],"_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-6a850522c9772"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181599' first='Noah' last='Helfrich'] is a good offensive lineman prospect in the 2027 class. He has good size (6'3) and strength. He also showed good positional versatility. He played both tackle and guard. He played well at both positions, but he seemed to excel as a guard. He has a wide base, and this allows him to block defensive linemen at a high rate. He drives his feet well. He also has a good stance and fires off the ball well. Helfrich is a high-level offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Film‼️‼️<br>Played both Right Guard and Tackle<a href="https://x.com/_coachkeef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_coachkeef</a> <a href="https://x.com/davidmurray73?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davidmurray73</a> <a href="https://x.com/KarlPetrof?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarlPetrof</a> <a href="https://x.com/AlPoodie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlPoodie</a> <a href="https://t.co/MK27aVzb2S">https://t.co/MK27aVzb2S</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1181599' first='Noah' last='Helfrich'] (@NoahHelfrich27) <a href="https://x.com/NoahHelfrich27/status/1985426189826076695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954060"],"_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-6a850522c97e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shawn Gray is a prototypical size (6'3”) and arm length for an offensive tackle. He shows a good ability to extend his arm and block defenders. Gray has the technique down as a pass blocker. He kicks from his stance and moves his feet to stay in front of defenders. His athleticism is good as he matches up well against edge defenders. Then, as a run blocker, he shows good skills. He can drive them off the ball with ease. Gray is a talented offensive tackle in the 2028 class. His future is bright.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final season highlights.Had a great sophomore season and accomplished a lot time to get to work in the off-season.<a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://x.com/processprospers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@processprospers</a> <a href="https://x.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachLimegrover?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLimegrover</a> <a href="https://t.co/ireevJqsSr">https://t.co/ireevJqsSr</a> <a href="https://t.co/vKiZc6NqC2">pic.twitter.com/vKiZc6NqC2</a></p>&mdash; Shawn Gray jr (@gray_shawn46031) <a href="https://x.com/gray_shawn46031/status/1988264206236299349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1719128"],"_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-6a850522c985d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1719128' first='Ryland' last='Kelly'] is a talented offensive tackle who is a good athlete. He has good size (6'3”) and athleticism. He plays offensive tackle at a high level. His ability to move his feet is impressive as he stays in front of edge rushers. He also shows a nasty streak as a run blocker. He shows the ability to make good run blocks. He can fire off the ball and move defenders in the run game. Kelly, with a strong off-season, should play even better this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->