Offensive Lineman Making Moves Through 3 Weeks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What offensive lineman are making noise up front and popping out to us on film from their tape early in the season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2127724' first='Vuk' last='Strbac'] (Maine South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toledo commit is a 6'5” 285 pound offensive lineman who lines up at right tackle.&nbsp; Big frame and knows how to use it.&nbsp; Pushes his man off the ball in the run game like they are a tackling sled.&nbsp; Technically sound.&nbsp; Moves his feet pretty well and shows good athleticism at the tackle position.&nbsp; Can also move and block in space.&nbsp; Regularly puts his man on the ground.&nbsp; This is a prospect that should definitely be ranked!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2176721' first='Brody' last='Kelliher'] (Bolingbrook – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'4” 285 pound offensive lineman is one to track in the junior class.&nbsp; He is a left guard that brings legit size and solid athleticism to the table.&nbsp; Wide base and mauls in the run game.&nbsp; Gets to the second level as a blocker and puts defenders on the ground.&nbsp; Technically sound blocker that mirrors and anchors in the pass.&nbsp; Can play either guard or tackle at the next level.&nbsp; Major stock mover!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Danny Podolski (Maine South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maine South 6'3” 280 pounds is their left tackle who is a brick wall in the run game.&nbsp; Moves very well technically blowing his man off the edge down the field and on to the ground.&nbsp; Quality athlete who flashes upside as a pass blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Jack Woods (Fenwick – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big boy up front goes 6'6” 294 pounds for Fenwick.&nbsp; The Drake commit moves bodies in the run game sealing off the left side along with opening holes.&nbsp; Likes to get out in space to block down the field on screens.&nbsp; Mirrors, anchors, and uses his length in pass pro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Jason Sewell (Simeon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior pivot man for the Wolverines brings toughness and athleticism on the inside of the Wolverines offensive line.&nbsp; Anchors well in pass pro against defensive tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Giovani Nikolic (Fremd – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fremd 6'3” 285 pound offensive tackle is a wide bodied and athletic force on the left side of the line.&nbsp; Pretty athletic for how big he is being able to get out on the second level for blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2143168' first='Shawn' last='Lazare'] (St. Charles North – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lazare is one of the best offensive lineman in the 2029 class.&nbsp; The 6'5” 280 pound right tackle is living up to that ranking to start his sophomore campaign.&nbsp; Great footwork and athleticism combined with the size/strength.&nbsp; Seals off his side of the ball in the run along with getting out in space as a lead blocker.&nbsp; As a pass protector he anchors, mirrors, and locks out his opponent not being able to do anything when he gets his hands on them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Trenton Clark (Simeon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wolverines 6'2” 280 pound offensive lineman that has a strong lower half.&nbsp; Plays right tackle, but probably projects best at guard.&nbsp; Powerful punch in his hands and has raw strength moving bodies.&nbsp; The athleticism plays in space along with moving his man where he needs to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1689179' first='Grady' last='Craddock'] (Glenbrook South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Glenbrook South 6'2” 265 pound junior is a junior center that has nice size, strength, and athleticism at the pivot.&nbsp; Anchors well in pass protection and wrestles his man to the ground in the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2104970' first='Tyler' last='Engstler'] (Downers Grove North – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Engstler is a 6'5” 253 pound offensive lineman who is one of the best uncommitted players up front in the 2027 class.&nbsp; This season he is playing right tackle for DGN, but also could be a big time guard at the next level.&nbsp; Blows opponents off the ball coming out of his stance quickly and low moving bodies.&nbsp; Love how he easily maneuvers his man wherever he needs on a consistent basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1924248' first='Anthony' last='Tucci'] (Bloomington Central Catholic – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tucci is an undersized center at 5'11” 245 pounds, but he makes up for it some with his technique, power, and grit in run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1359917' first='Joshua' last='Valenzuela'] (Richards – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richards is a 6'2” 270 pound left tackle who has nice athleticism and length.&nbsp; Really like the movement skills up front being able to mirror, get out wide against edge rushers, along with anchor against power guys.&nbsp; Excellent raw strength and is light on his feet.&nbsp; Blows opponents off the ball run blocking bullying them down the field.&nbsp; See someone who can kick inside to guard and a G5 gets great value!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->