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<p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>Offensive lineman across the state are continuing to put quality games together. We looked at some first half of the season film diving into some of the big fella's up front!</p>
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<p><strong>OL Landon West (IC Catholic – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Junior left tackle goes 6'3” 260 pounds. The frame is solid and has a good base. Anchors well against pass rushers and seals the left side in the run. Strong with his hands. Plays a little high at times, but that can be coached. Think he has a future as a solid guard at the next level.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2176925' first='Colton' last='Froschauer'] (Neuqua Valley – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'2” 310 pound left tackle from Neuqua Valley. Good frame and raw strength. Seals well in the run game putting opponents on the ground! Can also get out in space as a screen blocker. Solid anchoring as a pass blocker. Probably projects best inside at guard long term.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1939786' first='Marc' last='Schmidt'] (Lakeview – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Schmidt is a 6'0” 275 pound offensive lineman with some position versatility. Wide bodied and stocky lineman can seal off his side of the line and move defenders back in the run game. Good use of his hands and is technically sound.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2148519' first='Javian' last='Colon'] (St. Patrick – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Colon goes 6'2” 285 pounds as an interior offensive lineman. The senior is physical at the point of attack turning his man in the run game or pushing them downfield several yards. Can anchor in pass pro using his strong base and powerful upper body strength. Can play guard or center.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Benny Maxwell III (Nazareth – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'3” 270 pound Nazareth right tackle is someone worth monitoring. Wide base, good footwork, and mirrors in pass pro. Also anchors very well against power rushers. Strong upper body allows him to throw guys all over the place when needed. Understands angles well and consistently gives his defenders trips to the ground. Really impressive tape in the early part of the season especially in pass game.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1924288' first='Jonathan' last='Medina'] (St. Charles North – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'3” 275 pound senior offensive lineman has not allowed a sack all season while putting dudes on the ground relentlessly at right tackle. Road grader in the run game that mauls over defenders with his powerful upper body and punch. Understands how to use angles well sealing off holes for his guys. </p>
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<p><strong>OL Brayden Starling (Rockford East – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Starling is a two way player on the lines for Rockford East. As a center offensively he is gritty in the run game scrapping getting defensive tackles and nose guards on the ground quickly. Looks like a wrestler with how soon he gets them on the mat. He had 19 pancake blocks at center in week 4 alone!</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1956116' first='Robert' last='Gonzalez'] (Hinsdale South – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'2” 265 pound lineman is a mauler at right guard. Strong and athletic in the run game including pulling very well blocking in space opening holes as a lead blocker. Can set and mirror in pass pro.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1306561' first='Mitch' last='Street'] (St. Rita – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>At 6'1” 225 pounds the senior right tackle comes off the snap with power in his lower half and a strong use of his hands manipulating the defender where he wants them. Best right now in the run although he does have a solid set and base in pass pro. Think <strong>long term his strengths play best at guard or center.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>OL Liam Carter (St. Joseph-Ogden – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Carter goes 6'1” 240 pounds as the pivot man for SJO. At center he is quick getting on the defender being scrappy an getting them to the ground. Best in the run where he gets a push and has some mobility on the second level. Sets and anchors solid in pass.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Frank McMillen (Wheaton St. Francis – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>McMillen is a lineman that goes 6'2” 295 pounds. Versatile offensive lineman that can play up and down the line. Probably projects best as a guard that can play some right tackle, but being able to play all five spots is such a huge value for a school. Good raw strength and is fundamentally sound in everything he does. Moves bodies in the run game and can anchor against pass rushers.</p>
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<p><strong>OL David Daniluk (Plainfield South – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>At 6'4” 290 pounds the Plainfield South left tackle is a big body up front with a powerful top half. He anchors well and gets guys on the ground. Good length allows him to maul in the run game. Moves bodies consistently in the run!</p>
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<p><strong>OL Charlie LaMonica (Hersey – 2030)</strong></p>
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<p>LaMonica is a 2030 offensive lineman to track! He goes 6'5” 230 pounds with a great frame and plus athleticism. Playing right tackle displays nice footwork and technique. Gets push in the run game and as a pass blocker shows nimbleness, good use of hands, and feel for where his QB is.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Ethan Schaffer (Waubonsie Valley – 2029)</strong></p>
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<p>Sophomore offensive lineman goes 6'3” 300 pounds as a right guard. Big boy that moves pretty well. Works well with teammates on double teams. Seals off his man effectively opening up holes in the run game. Can block some on the run as well pulling. Thick body and strong lower half. Like the potential here.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='2389467' first='Reginald' last='Luckett'] (Normal Community – 2029)</strong></p>
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<p>Luckett goes 6'2” 265 as an interior offensive lineman. The guard plays with a mean streak along with being able to use his athleticism pulling and getting to the second level. Can pass block in a phone booth pretty well including just throwing defensive lineman to the ground!</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1636694' first='Kaden' last='Dangman'] (Lincoln Way East – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>LWE 6'1” 280 pound interior offensive lineman can play both center and guard. Wide base and pushes guys around. Gets on defensive tackle quickly after snapping it. Great raw strength!</p>
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