Midseason Movers: 12 Stock-Rising Underclassmen OL to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The Stock Up Showcase is Returning to West Virginia on January 3rd in Bridgeport! Use Code SUWV25OFF for a 25% off discount at checkout! Register <a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2594/register/stock-up-showcase-west-virginia">HERE</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first half of the season has given us a better look at which players are taking their game to another level. Some have been established names continuing to build their resumes, while others have emerged from the preseason as players who deserve more love. This group features offensive linemen who have raised their stock through their play, production, and development during the first half of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221856"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d24e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huntington's Tyler Avery has taken a noticeable step forward athletically as a junior, addressing the biggest area of his game that needed development. Avery has always had the size and power to stand out as one of the better 2028 OL prospects, but his feet and agility have continued to improve this season. That development has allowed him to handle tackle duties against good competition, showing a more fluid version of his game than we've seen previously. I still see Avery projecting best as a guard at the next level, but proving he can hold his own at tackle only raises his ceiling as a prospect. If he continues becoming more fluid, Avery has a chance to take another significant jump in his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22546373/6abdc73107598373be625d76u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2556"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538716"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d25b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2028 Independence OL Peyton Wade has made a strong early impression since transferring into the Patriots' program and is showing why he'll keep moving up the rankings. Wade has a guard build, but his athleticism has allowed him to handle tackle duties, where his footwork and athleticism have stood out in pass protection. He's technically sound and has put in a lot of work to improve in every facet of his game that continues to show up on film each year. Wade deserves recognition for how he's playing this year for Independence and should pay off with some postseason accolades and college attention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23160431/6ac263dd253121dce2ce786bu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d25db"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2202690"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2633"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Elkins Wing-T has given Isaac Workman a chance to showcase what he does well, and the 2028 OL has been an important part of the Tigers' strong start to the season. Workman fits naturally at guard in their system because of his athleticism, and it shows up as a puller. He fires out of his stance quickly, blocks well in space, and works through the whistle. That ability to block on the move adds real value to Elkins' rushing attack that's produced big numbers this year. He's still an under-the-radar name in the 2028 class, but his junior film is giving college coaches more reason to start paying attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23187206/6ac26e75ba10805933efdd7cu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d265a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810577"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d26ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hedgesville's Liam Foote showed a different side of his game last week, and the role change helped spark a much better performance from the Eagles. The 2028 OL/DL moved into an H-back role at times against Jefferson as a lead blocker, using his smaller, nimble frame and quickness to get into space and impact the running game. He excelled in that role with his physicality to spring his running backs and his athleticism to get out in front of them. Foote has always been an excellent pulling guard and will continue to see plenty of work along the offensive line, but seeing him contribute in a different role adds another layer to his value. With Hedgesville searching for ways to get its offense going, Foote's versatility could become an important part of what they do moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19621392/6ac298533746dc8a91f157e5u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d26d5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624423"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2720"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2028 Martinsburg OL Ryder Wolfe has made the most of his varsity opportunity this season after catching our eye as a freshman two years ago. Wolfe spent that time developing at the JV level, and the patience has paid off with a strong varsity debut this season. He has settled in at left guard and has done a good job executing his role, which will result in getting back in the rankings and earning a low number next to his name after the season. There's still room for Wolfe to develop, but the progress he's made in two years is noticeable, with one of the higher ceilings in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20060594/6ab5b95dfb6517aefd8010feu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2744"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2240882"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2796"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The left tackle spot has given us a good look at what 2028 OL Porter Tackett can bring to the Hurricane offensive line, and he's caught my attention this season. Tackett has a good 6'2 260 frame with room to continue adding size, but his feet allow him to be effective at tackle. He's shown good play strength when anchoring in pass protection and can hold his ground against pressure, while his power allows him to create consistent push in the running game. There's still room for Tackett to develop, but his combination of size, footwork, and strength makes him a quality prospect in the 2028 class to get familiar with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23742395/6abd122bb018ba6bf8b9e8bbu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d27bc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429832"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2828"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The physical tools immediately stand out with Brooke's Hunter McAbee, a new 2028 OL on my radar who has a lot of upside to work with. McAbee's 6'5 240 frame gives him an excellent base to continue developing, and he's already finding success as a long guard for the Bruins. He's athletic for his size and fires off the ball quickly, creating a nice combination of explosiveness and power at the point of attack that generates good push in the running game. There are plenty of tools and potential in his game to keep developing, as McAbee is a big ball of clay right now, with intriguing physical tools that should draw college attention in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/24316757/6aa5ba67cc567ba375f988dcu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d284e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1740696"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2899"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joel Peters gives Riverside an athletic option up front, and his versatility on both sides of the ball is a big reason why he's stood out this season. Peters also sees time at linebacker for the Warriors, and the way he moves at both positions shows the quickness that separates him from many other linemen. He may lack ideal size, but he makes up for it with natural leverage, getting underneath larger defensive linemen and creating favorable angles. Peters can pull and get to the second level with ease, using his agility and quickness to move fluidly and block in space. His size will likely limit his ceiling as a college prospect, but Peters shouldn't be overlooked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23021343/6ab12e9a0b0f7a6985f73c36u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d28be"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1675743"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2909"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Princeton has a smart and technically sound young offensive lineman in 2029 OL Aiden Robinson who's operating their explosive offense at center as a sophomore. Robinson has a strong understanding of the game that allowed him to take over a starting job as an underclassman at a top program in the state. He has a high motor and enjoys being physical, and those traits have helped him elevate his game in year two. Robinson is still early in his career, but there's a lot to like about the way he approaches the game and the skill set he has to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22411579/6ab7f77e4c37bd9891c4fd26u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d292d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112427"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2977"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huntington has another young offensive lineman who's talented in 2029 OL/DL Xavier Smailes. He's made the jump to varsity and looks comfortable handling the challenge as a sophomore on both sides of the ball. He flashed on JV as a freshman and has taken a big step forward this season that's earned him a major two-way role for the Highlanders. He plays with good physicality for his age, but his quickness and agility are what really stand out for a young lineman. Smailes is still early in his development, but the combination of his physical tools and athleticism makes him an intriguing 2029 OL to watch as he continues to grow at Huntington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26799300/6ac2b6de3746dc8a91f2410fu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d299b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399887"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d29e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 OL Jordan Hayes has quickly become a name to know at Cabell Midland, and he's showing some intriguing traits in his first varsity season. Hayes has taken over at right tackle, and his athleticism jumps out on film right away with the way he explodes out of his stance and gets his hands on defenders quickly. He's still growing into his frame, but he already plays with a physical edge. Hayes has a high motor that gives him a strong foundation to continue developing. There's a lot to like about his early flashes, and Hayes could develop into a very good offensive lineman for the Knights as he physically matures.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/30339289/6abcf11f134467a8ce96dea7u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2a0a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716474"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2a55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 South Harrison OL Christian Ferrell has been a big reason why the Hawks have found so much success running the football this season, bringing the right mentality to an offense built around the Stick-I. Ferrell has done a great job executing his assignments at guard, but he can slide over to center and also contributes as a two-way standout up front. He's a powerful and physical athlete who consistently drives defenders off the line and creates great push that allows the running game to be productive. Ferrell plays with an old-school edge and has a mean streak that fits perfectly with South Harrison's system. That mindset matters in an offense like this, and Ferrell has embraced it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26915882/6aba94165843198a93926c72u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac52582d2a79"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->