The New England big man entered the year with the frame every offensive line coach dreams about—long arms, broad shoulders, and the kind of natural power that shows up on film. What separates Sims from the pack in the recruiting cycle is the dramatic, measurable improvement he has shown from last season to this one. The kid didn’t just get stronger—he got sharper, and the tape proves it. Last season Sims was a “project” with upside. This year he’s a technician. His feet are noticeably quicker—the kind of sudden change-of-direction ability that lets him mirror edge rushers and slide laterally without lunging. Paired with a faster first step, Sims now fires off the ball with violence and explodes into contact instead of waiting for it. Hand placement and independent hands have taken a massive jump. No more grabbing and hoping. He’s delivering precise, punch-and-replace strikes with both hands working on their own—inside hand controlling the chest, outside hand riding the shoulder pad. His posture and base are night-and-day better. You used to see him high-waisted and off-balance after the first two steps. Now he plays with a flat back, bent knees, and a rock-solid foundation. The improved base gives him the leverage to anchor against bull rushes and the stability to recover when he gets caught off-guard.

Sims has always had the size to move people, but this year his vision has caught up to his power. He diagnoses front structures quickly, climbs to the second level with urgency, and consistently gets to linebackers in a hurry. Whether it’s a down block, a reach block, or pulling on counter, he’s arriving with bad intentions and finishing through the whistle. If there’s one area where the growth is most obvious, it’s pass protection. Last season Sims was raw—long but leaky, susceptible to speed off the edge and inside counters. This season? Much improved. He’s using that quicker first step and independent hands to set a hard edge, then rides rushers past the quarterback with controlled, patient feet. His posture stays low through contact, and the improved base keeps him from getting walked back into the pocket. Pass-pro reps that used to end in pressure now end in pancakes or stalemates. Oliver Sims Oliver Sims 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL/DL Brunswick School | 2028 State New E is a name you’re going to hear a lot more of.

The New England big man entered the year with the frame every offensive line coach dreams about—long arms, broad shoulders, and the kind of natural power that shows up on film. What separates Sims from the pack in the recruiting cycle is the dramatic, measurable improvement he has shown from last season to this one. The kid didn’t just get stronger—he got sharper, and the tape proves it. Last season Sims was a “project” with upside. This year he’s a technician. His feet are noticeably quicker—the kind of sudden change-of-direction ability that lets him mirror edge rushers and slide laterally without lunging. Paired with a faster first step, Sims now fires off the ball with violence and explodes into contact instead of waiting for it. Hand placement and independent hands have taken a massive jump. No more grabbing and hoping. He’s delivering precise, punch-and-replace strikes with both hands working on their own—inside hand controlling the chest, outside hand riding the shoulder pad. His posture and base are night-and-day better. You used to see him high-waisted and off-balance after the first two steps. Now he plays with a flat back, bent knees, and a rock-solid foundation. The improved base gives him the leverage to anchor against bull rushes and the stability to recover when he gets caught off-guard.

Sims has always had the size to move people, but this year his vision has caught up to his power. He diagnoses front structures quickly, climbs to the second level with urgency, and consistently gets to linebackers in a hurry. Whether it’s a down block, a reach block, or pulling on counter, he’s arriving with bad intentions and finishing through the whistle. If there’s one area where the growth is most obvious, it’s pass protection. Last season Sims was raw—long but leaky, susceptible to speed off the edge and inside counters. This season? Much improved. He’s using that quicker first step and independent hands to set a hard edge, then rides rushers past the quarterback with controlled, patient feet. His posture stays low through contact, and the improved base keeps him from getting walked back into the pocket. Pass-pro reps that used to end in pressure now end in pancakes or stalemates. Oliver Sims Oliver Sims 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL/DL Brunswick School | 2028 State New E is a name you’re going to hear a lot more of.