2024 Rankings Update- Our Top 5 OL!
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We’ve been checking out the recent updates in our 2024 Rankings, but this time we’re taking a look at our Top 5 OL! JacQawn McRoy AL #9 OL #1 HEIGHT 6'8" WEIGHT 360 POS OL CLASS 2024 View Player Boost…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve been checking out the recent updates in our 2024 Rankings, but this time we’re taking a look at our Top 5 OL!
JacQawn McRoy JacQawn McRoy 6’8″ | 360 lbs | OL Clay-Chalkville | 2024 State AL , a massive 6’8 365 offensive tackle at Clay-Chalkville has made himself known around the nation for his dominant strength, power, and surprising agility. McRoy’s massive frame allows him to overpower opponents at the line of scrimmage with such ease, he consistently creates running lanes and provides a secure, clean pocket for his quarterback all four quarters of the game. McRoy really thrives in pass protection- he has some seriously impressive footwork and agility that allow him to quickly adjust to pass rushers and effectively protect the quarterback, no defensive linemen is winning lined up against him a. McRoy’s ability to excel in both pass protection and the run game have gotten him a ton of attention from top tier programs across the nation, making him a national recruit. Throughout the last few years, McRoy has added offers from LSU, Oregon, Clemson and more!
Malachi Harris Malachi Harris 6’4″ | 320 lbs | OL Anniston | 2024 State AL has been extremely reliable for Anniston throughout the last few seasons. Harris is a really agile offensive guard that has the ability to navigate the field with great ease despite his size. Harris has some impressive mobility that allows him to move quickly and effectively in the run game, which is a huge part of his game. His agility enables him to reach the second level of the defense easily and he consistently opens up massive run lanes for the ball carrier. Harris can take on anyone one on one in the trenches, but completely dominates any opposing linebackers or safeties that try to come down to make plays. Harris’ skill has not gone unnoticed- he has picked up offers from Kentucky, Mississippi State, Louisville and more!
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Kade Martin Kade Martin 6’4″ | 290 lbs | OL Hewitt-Trussville | 2024 State AL has been a dominant offensive tackle for Hewitt-Trussville throughout his career, and is an absolute force to be reckoned with on the line of scrimmage. Martin excels in pass protection, his technique and hand usage allow him to slow down opposing pass rushers and take them out of the game entirely. Martin’s ability to anchor himself and maintain a strong base makes it incredibly difficult for defenders to get past him and disrupt the pocket. In addition to that, Martin’s physicality and strength enable him to block effectively against tons of tough defensive linemen all across the state. Martin’s ability to handle any opponent in the trenches and his skill in pass protection has solidified him as one of the best in the state. Currently, Martin lists offers from UCF, Vanderbilt, Arkansas State and more!
Asher Hale Asher Hale 6’5″ | 300 lbs | OL Saint Paul’s | 2024 State AL is an offensive tackle that we haven’t had eyes on until recently, but man has he impressed us. Since last fall, Hale has witnessed a significant surge in his recruitment and rightfully so, he has proved himself as one of the states top OL prospects. Hale has an explosive burst off the line of scrimmage and consistently puts himself in a position to succeed against opposing defensive linemen. His explosiveness paired with his ability to quickly engage defenders allow him to control the line of scrimmage and create huge opportunities for his teammates. In addition to that, Hale’s intelligence shines through in his play- he demonstrates a high level of awareness and makes intelligent decisions in recognizing stunts, picking up blitzes, and knows what he needs to do each play to make the biggest impact for his team. As mentioned before, Hale has seen his recruitment start to take off recently and has received offers from Marshall, UAB, North Alabama and more!
Kalari Gordon Kalari Gordon 6’4″ | 305 lbs | OL Carver | 2024 State AL has developed into an seriously talented offensive tackle over the course of his career at Carver, and has established a himself as one of the most reliable OL prospects in the state. Gordon is extremely consistent and possesses a ton of strength and stability on the offensive line- his high level of physicality allows him to overpower opponents and assert his dominance in the trenches. Gordon’s exceptional strength enables him to move defenders with ease, creating running lanes and providing a solid wall of protection for his quarterback. In addition to his strength, Gordon has a motor that does not let up- he will play with the same level of intensity for the entire duration of games, making him extremely valuable to his teammates. Over the last year or so, Gordon has received offers from Texas A&M, Southern Miss, and Liberty!