Columbus Rank: 5th

Carson has quickly shown up as a top offensive line prospect in the state. He’s got the size to play P4 football already as a junior and will look to improve on his current frame. Fundamentally, Carson is advanced for his age. He plays with power in his first strike as a pass blocker and can turn to violence to finish plays. He’s very mobile and shows the ability to be a guy you can use in any scheme at tackle.

At 6’6 290 Adkins already possesses the frame to play offensive tackle at the D1 level. He really doesn’t even need to worry about adding any weight during his time in high school. Rather he should be focused on strength and body makeup. Carson shows the ability to be a dominating run blocker in both man and zone schemes. He shows the feet and hands to run the outside zone. He’s a devastating finisher. As a pass blocker he plays with heavy hands and shows a strong punch. Adkins already boast 6 Power 4 offers from he likes of Penn State, Tennessee, Indiana, and others.

Carson Adkins Carson Adkins 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Licking Valley | 2027 OH has the potential to be a big-time prospect. Adkins has great first-step quickness and strong physicality. He can drive his feet on contact in the run game and be a mauler who can create vertical push, runs his feet on contact, displays great hand placement and strike timing. Adkins sustains blocks effectively in pass pro. I could see him becoming a guard at the next level. Tennessee, Kentucky, Northwestern, are some of his recent offers.

Carson Adkins Carson Adkins 6'6" | 305 lbs | OL Licking Valley | 2028 State OH is a physical, tough, and heavy-hitting offensive lineman for Licking Valley. The 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle can use his size and foot speed to take defenders for a ride to the sideline. He has a prototypical frame with some room to add more bulk. He picked up his first two offers from Wisconsin and Penn State this month. Expect him to develop into one of the top prospects in the Midwest.