Five Hogs That Hogged The Spotlight In Early Chicagoland Combines

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big men battling in the trenches provides some of the best camp and combine highlights. These five offensive linemen are sure to shine throughout the entirety of the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1734834"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2127770,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698f6f484e97b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Now at Sacred Heart-Griffin, [player_tooltip player_id='1734834' first='Evan' last='Phillips'] is performing at 6040 278 at this juncture in the 2026 offseason. Size and thickness is accompanied by strong hands and overall strength and power. He operates with a proper base, moves his feet well, and shoots his hands into the body of his opponent. This right tackle loves the one on one battle. The elements of physicality and nastiness he plays with on gameday show up in the pass pro combine setting. This big man plays with lots of juice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127711"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698f6f484e9f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lockport left tackle [player_tooltip player_id='2127711' first='Phillip' last='Ponterio'] shows his versatility by both working at tackle and at guard in the 1 on 1 combine setting. At 6037 306, this big man battles hard, sets a good base, and shows the ability to maintain leverage and control under engagement. Ponterio will likely make the move closer to the ball at the next level, and he is showing the ability to execute on the interior with intensity and physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127724"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698f6f484ea47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2127724' first='Vuk' last='Strbac'] is standing at 6032 262 at this stage in the offseason. The Maine South left tackle is putting in work at that position and certainly possesses the athletic ability, lateral agility and competitive toughness to function on the outside. Natural size will likely trigger a move to the interior where he may potentially be able to play all three inside. Strbac shows good strength, fluid first step and feet, solid mechanics, and good leg drive. Very good growth potential. The stock is up and to the right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2127744"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698f6f484ea95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ray Hookfin plays left tackle for the Dons but will make the move inside at the next level. Currently standing at 6003 277, Hookfin plays a well balanced, leverage based, intelligent brand of football. He is very good with his feet, light and laterally agile in his movements, and displays a considerable level of physicality and toughness. With sound mechanics, Hookfin is highly competitive in the one on one combine setting, and could draw lots of interest at the center position going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344777"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2127756,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698f6f484eb18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2024 state champion is built for the center position. [player_tooltip player_id='1344777' first='Ralph' last='Haralson'] checks in at 5110 313, giving him the natural center of gravity to attain leverage in an instant. With tree trunks for lowers, Haralson is able to anchor, set, and control the interior rush. His natural physical traits makes him very hard to beat in the one on one combine setting, and his competitive nature is evident in the effort he puts in on every rep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->