2025 Film Evals: Northern Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our final position group to break down in the 2025 class in Illinois is the offensive lineman.&nbsp; Ton of quality prospects throughout the state.&nbsp; We examine it in <strong>2025 Film Evals: Northern Suburbs Offensive Lineman Pt 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830244' first='Zak' last='Stoilov'] (Maine South – 6'4” 265)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stoilov is a left tackle at 6'4" that has all the tools you look for in a young offensive lineman.&nbsp; Great footwork and mobility.&nbsp; Mirrors his pass rusher. Can block in space both in the screen game or run. Very athletic and strong at the point of attack.&nbsp; Mean streak in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292082' first='Ben' last='Konopka'] (St. Viator – 6'3” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Konopka is a 6'3" left tackle that has impressive tape.&nbsp; Plays with a nasty streak.&nbsp; Physical at point of attack in the run game and drives with his legs.&nbsp; The athleticism really pops being able to get to the second level. Plus pass blocker that is light on his feet mirroring his opponent while using his length to keep them away from his body.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292086' first='Jacob' last='Wilk'] (Lake Zurich – 6'6” 290)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw on tape from this 6'6" 290 as a left tackle.&nbsp; Great frame, size, and mobility.&nbsp; Seals well in the run game and moves bodies off the line. Plays with a nasty streak.&nbsp; Mirrors well in the pass pro displaying quality footowork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832142' first='Tommy' last='Lamberti'] (Carmel - 6'8” 330)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lamberti is an absolutely massive human at 6'8" 330 pounds!&nbsp; It is over when he gets his hands on the defender.&nbsp; Solid feet.&nbsp; Finishes off guys to the ground both in the pass and run game.&nbsp; Turns guys the way he wants them in the run. Plays a bit high with his height and might struggle a bit with speed, but alot to work with here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537261' first='Rhett' last='Vanboening'] (Libertyville – 6'3” 260)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vanboening is a right guard that has lot of the tools you look for.&nbsp; The 6'3" lineman has a frame to continue to add strength.&nbsp; Pulls very well in the run game showcasing mobility and footwork.&nbsp; Physicality at the point of attack mauling in the run game.&nbsp; Good hand placement and is an above average pass blocker from the guard spot. Sound technique and does the little things well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1222263' first='Jack' last='Vidales'] (Woodstock – 6'0” 330)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0” 330 pound offensive lineman is a wide bodied prospect that projects best toward guard at the next level.&nbsp; Good footwork and was stellar at anchoring not allowing guys to get past him.&nbsp; At times he played a little high, but for the most part his footwork and raw strength allowed him to win his 1 on 1s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831090' first='Parker' last='Brault'] (Palatine – 6'4” 275)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brault is a right guard that brings physicality to the position.&nbsp; Plays with a mean streak to his game and through the whistle.&nbsp; Loves to put his man on the ground.&nbsp; Technician on the interior that has good raw strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292099' first='Samuel' last='Paich'] (Glenbrook North – 6'6” 290)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paich is a right tackle at 6'6" that is a road grader in the run game.&nbsp; Finishes his man off through the whistle and mirrors well with solid footwork in the pass game.&nbsp; More of a natural run blocker than pass blocker at this stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='663039' first='Jacob' last='Benson'] (Hononegah – 6'4” 300)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benson is a right guard at 6'4" that mauls in the run game.&nbsp; He should get an NIL deal at IHOP as he is a pancake machine!&nbsp; Solid footwork in pass pro and has a very strong initial punch when protecting his QB often knocking his man straight to the ground!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1120482' first='Petar' last='Strbac'] (Maine South – 6'5” 275)<br></strong><br>This Maine South right tackle has good size and strength.&nbsp; Drives with his legs in the riun game.&nbsp; Really like him in pass pro where he is light on his feet, gets off the snap, and uses his length/hand placement to keep the defender away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->