Offensive Lineman in Illinois Shine in Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>Time to dive into the film room on the offensive lineman to take a deeper look into what we saw from week 2 of prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2104955' first='Chase' last='Clark'] (Mt. Carmel – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Broad shouldered right tackle with an elite frame, strength, and athleticism combination.&nbsp; Very light on his feet mirroring against high level pass rushers keeping them away using his length and being able to anchor when he needs.&nbsp; Extremely sound in everything he does from a fundamental standpoint!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1344896' first='Brogan' last='Kjellesvik'] (Morris – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” 270 pound offensive tackle is in my opinion the best uncommitted offensive lineman in the 2027 class.&nbsp; Big offensive lineman that understands angles and drives his man off the ball in the run game.&nbsp; The athleticism shines through blocking on the move when pulling or getting to the second level.&nbsp; Like the footwork in pass protection along with his technique and raw strength.&nbsp; Think he can play tackle at the P4 level and would be a dominant guard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Brayden Starling (Rockford East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensive guard that can get out and pull hitting guys on the move.&nbsp; Gets push off the line in the run game with sound technique and leverage.&nbsp; Good raw strength.&nbsp; Has a nasty streak in run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1969815' first='Harrison' last='Orth'] (Palatine – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'1” right guard has a strong upper body.&nbsp; Locks in on man being able to turn them whatever way he wants.&nbsp; Moves pretty well in space as a puller.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2325165' first='Charles' last='Booker'] (Lake Park – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Park left tackle is a big body up front moving defenders off the ball.&nbsp; Sets well in pass pro and uses his powerful hands to get them on the ground.&nbsp; Massive dude at 6'8” 295 pounds who moves well for his size.&nbsp; Very intriguing long term.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2119795' first='Carson' last='Ernst'] (Washington – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undersized center at 5'11” who brings some athleticism and grit at the pivot spot.&nbsp; Turns his man in one on one situations.&nbsp; Anchors pretty well in run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2140247' first='Teddy' last='Ghislandi'] (Loyola – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'7” 250 pound offensive tackle has a ton of tools to work with.&nbsp; Right Tackle that is light on his feet moving well in space and mirroring in pass pro protecting Lee.&nbsp; Nice combination of strength and athleticism with potential to continue to get even better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2140278' first='Liam' last='Pagan'] (Willowbrook – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pagan is one of the top offensive lineman in the 2028 class.&nbsp; Wide bodied lineman that is very nimble on his feet.&nbsp; Mirrors as well as any lineman in his class as a high level pass protection lineman.&nbsp; Athleticism really pops along with using his base and length to anchor in pass protection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1864654' first='Mekhi' last='Collins'] (Evanston – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6” 300 offensive tackle is a big body at right tackle.&nbsp; Athleticism plays as he has a basketball background.&nbsp; Mauls in the run game getting opponents on the ground with his ability to drive and powerful hands.&nbsp; Moves well for his size mirroring in pass protection along with using his length to keep defender out of body.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Kirk Turner (Mt. Carmel – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” 305 pound offensive lineman has gone up against legit competition in the first two weeks and he has played well.&nbsp; Left guard is a dancing bear with his size and movement skills.&nbsp; High level pass protector that can anchor, mirror, and keeps defenders at bay with consistency.&nbsp; Hits well on the move pulling in space.&nbsp; Really impressed by his pass blocking upside long term.&nbsp; Look for him to make a massive debut in our next rankings update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2336672' first='Xander' last='Hopkins'] (Champaign Central – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopkins goes 6'2” and 295 pounds.&nbsp; He has a wide base as a left guard that does a nice job anchoring in pass protection.&nbsp; Those defenders often end up with a trip to the ground as he is super powerful along with nimble on his feet.&nbsp; Like the upside at the guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2236158' first='Ryan' last='Badon'] (Plainfield East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big left tackle that anchors extremely well against edge rushers.&nbsp; He goes 6'5” 290 pounds.&nbsp; Trunks for legs and is hard to get past with any kind of bull rush.&nbsp; Good set and uses his length well against on coming rushers.&nbsp; Extremely powerful with his punch.&nbsp; Really like him as a sleeper in the 2027 class that someone can get value with!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->