Kings of the Trenches: '25 Offensive Linemen

Trench warfare is the quickest, and most consistent way to control a football game and win football games. Controlling the flow and movement in the trenches almost always tells the story of how games end up. If an OL and DL are evenly matched, you can bet those teams are in for a tough battle. Likewise, if the talent is heavily in favor of one side you can bet that team has a major advantage. Today we are going to go through the 2025 rankings and identify the top OL prospects still on the market that have the talent to help win the trench battles at the next level.    Tommy is as big as they come from the HS ranks. He looks like all of his listed 6'8" 330 lbs. It won't come as a surprise to read the the big man thrives at firing out of his stance, getting into his man, and driving them straight off the line. Tommy is able to overwhelm his opponents with his overall force behind his hands, big frame, and leg drive. The OT stands out from the crowd because of his play in pass protection too. Despite his huge frame we see him be able to get good depth out of his stance and can cut off speed rush attempts. Tommy is an impressively strong prospect too. When he clamps those heavy hands onto his opponent he usually is able to fully control where they go for the rest of the play. The potential is off the charts for Tommy at the next level.     Center jack Vidales is a stout, massive anchor at the middle of the Woodstock OL. He gets under his opponent and uses that leverage to bulldoze them off the line. The big man does a good job of playing with active hands that punch accurately. Jack has nimble feet in short areas. He can quickly reach DTs that are lined up over the guard and work his way to being squared up on them. Vidales also sets a strong anchor in pass protection and can slide side to side while engaged.     Ryan is an impressive prospect. He is well coached because his technique jumps off the screen. Wide base, every step is powerful and is ready to drive an opponent off the field. In the run game we see those steps drive right through his opponents resulting in a positive push in the trenches. Ryan's hand placement also jumps off the tape. He keeps his hands inside and packs a massive punch. Ryan also understands how to position his body to wall off his opponent from the running lane. McGarry also brings some range to the OT position and could be hinting towards a future home at guard at the college level. Big things are ahead for Ryan. He is a talented prospect, both physically and technically.     Jazarri is a legitimate hidden gem. He just earned his first college offer this past week after a great camp showing. The first big takeaway is that Jazarri is an athlete in the trenches. Not only can he quickly pull across the entire formation and lead up to the second level, Jazarri also shows range with his lateral slides when mirroring a DL. The 275 lbs OT moves and carries his size so well. The big man always seems to deliver a big pop on first contact too and has hands that are powerful and proven that they can steer his opponent to wherever he wants them.     The 6'4" 295 lbs OG is a road grader. Every defender in his path seems to get driven off the ball or washed down the line away from the ball on every rep. Jacob is a powerful IOL who thrives when he can quickly get hands on his opponent. His raw power shines in the run game where he wins 1 on 1s or dominates double teams up to the second level before moving on to the LB. Jacob is also a nasty finisher. So many of his blocks end with him trying to put his opponent into the earth. Benson's raw power and size are needed on the interior to win the battles and also set the tone. Check this kid out.

Trench warfare is the quickest, and most consistent way to control a football game and win football games. Controlling the flow and movement in the trenches almost always tells the story of how games end up. If an OL and DL are evenly matched, you can bet those teams are in for a tough battle. Likewise, if the talent is heavily in favor of one side you can bet that team has a major advantage. Today we are going to go through the 2025 rankings and identify the top OL prospects still on the market that have the talent to help win the trench battles at the next level.