UA Next Camp: Illinois Offensive Lineman Have Strong Showing

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The UA Next Camp in Chicago was a great opportunity to evaluate some of the top prospects in the Midwest with our focus particularly on Illinois.&nbsp; We were able to see the lineman go through an array of drills and one on ones.&nbsp; Here I examine what caught our attention from the offensive lineman at the camp!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104955' first='Chase' last='Clark'] (Mt. Carmel - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is among the better offensive lineman still on the board.&nbsp; He was impressive with his bend and movement skills in drill work.&nbsp; Played at both tackle and guard in one on ones.&nbsp; At tackle he did a nice job of pushing his man upfield when they wanted to use speed against him.&nbsp; Quick laterally anchoring and sets well.&nbsp; Anchors vs bull rush.&nbsp; Great hand placement.&nbsp; Look particularly good against interior lineman at guard where his highest value probably is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cornelius Moore (King - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore was without a doubt one of the breakout players of the camp for me.&nbsp; He won every single one on one rep we saw him take.&nbsp; Engulfs pass rushers with his size and length at 6'6” 330 pounds.&nbsp; Anchors very well vs bull rush and is actually light on his feet for his size.&nbsp; Plays with a nasty streak.&nbsp; Powerful with hands getting rushers on the ground.&nbsp; Quick movements.&nbsp; Overall dominant in one on ones!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='472668' first='Josiah' last='Wallace'] (Glenbard West - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Northwestern commit has the frame, strength, and length that you look for in a Big 10 offensive tackle.&nbsp; Crisp footwork throughout the drill work.&nbsp; Excellent lateral movement skills mirroring defensive lineman on rushes.&nbsp; Used his length well vs speed and other moves to keep defenders away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087387' first='Wyatt' last='VanBoening'] (Carmel - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another massive offensive tackle at 6'7” 285 pounds who is light on his feet for his size.&nbsp; Quick shuffle laterally.&nbsp; Love the frame and length he possesses.&nbsp; Uses his length well vs spin moves.&nbsp; Overall his length and lateral quickness make him super intriguing as a tackle long term!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621319' first='Brock' last='Thompson'] (Loyola - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loyola 6'3” 305 pound offensive lineman can play tackle or guard, but might project best at tackle.&nbsp; Thick frame and wide base with solid overall footwork moving well laterally in a phone booth.&nbsp; Moves feet vs spin moves and has the strength to hold up against bull rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1629961' first='Kajus' last='Muralis'] (Waubonsie Valley - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Waubonsie Valley 2028 offensive tackle measured in at 6'7” 247 pounds clocking in a 1.94 10 yard split in his forty.&nbsp; Well cut offensive lineman with excellent length and athleticism.&nbsp; Has a lot of tools you look for with the way he moves and his movement skills to develop over the next year continuing to add more strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140278' first='Liam' last='Pagan'] (Willowbrook - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Willowbrook 2028 offensive lineman checked in at 6'4” 295 pounds with a 2.04 10 yard split.&nbsp; Pagan plays with a wide base, is light on his feet, and was technically sound with everything he did during drill work.&nbsp; Might project best playing guard at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2169239' first='Florians' last='Naglins'] (Glenbrook North - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Glenbrook North 6'7” 305 pound offensive tackle has a 7'1” wingspan.&nbsp; Tall, long, and big offensive tackle.&nbsp; Great strength and can push his man up field.&nbsp; Will need to continuing improving footwork to keep up with speed rushers.&nbsp; Definitely a name worth monitoring as a junior!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1289319' first='Stephen' last='Caxton-Idowu'] (Sandburg - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” 305 pound offensive lineman out of Sandburg is a big boy that has a wide base.&nbsp; Right now probably projects best as a beast guard with his athleticism and strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060615' first='Joshua' last='Larsen'] (Hope - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6” 335 pound offensive lineman has a wide base and plays with a ton of strength.&nbsp; Gets hands on interior defensive lineman and then pretty much ends it when lining up at guard.&nbsp; Has tools to definitely play tackle long term with his movement and footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->