Preseason Top 10 Trench Players 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The beginning of the season is when us media guys like to give out awards. I love the trenches. These guys always deserve a category for themselves. We will break these down into defense and offense. Let's check it out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Linemen </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='344089' first='Taccofah' last='Lewis'] - Lewis has been a dog in the trenches for quite some time. A lot of scouts are instantly impressed with his IQ. I love the way Lewis knows the game. He is committed to Memphis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='311562' first='Ziron' last='Brown'] - Brown is committed to Stanford. He has been very impressive this whole season. He is a big boy that is very polished in the trenches. Brown came onto the scene late, but he deserves everything coming his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='139634' first='Joe' last='Koury'] - [player_tooltip player_id='139634' first='Joe' last='Koury'] is a center that is going to make your defensive lineman pay. He is another guy that I have been a fan of since I first saw him at a camp. He is always a dominant prospect when he shows up at a camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='616693' first='Kobe' last='Williams'] - Amory is very lucky to have Williams. He is a hard worker that is always trying to get better. Williams is a big boy that has earned all of his respect in the trenches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='148680' first='Elijah' last='Baker'] - Baker is a very talented prospect that deserves to be mentioned amongst the best offensive linemen in the state. He has been very helpful to Hattiesburg's offense over his career. Be sure to keep up with him this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mentions - Kyron Williams, [player_tooltip player_id='617236' first='John' last='Randle'], [player_tooltip player_id='346263' first='Hampton' last='Fisher']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Defensive Linemen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='336104' first='Kamarion' last='Franklin'] - Franklin is a guy that has to be mentioned anytime you think about the 2024 class. Franklin is a beast that is ranked amongst the best in the nation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='616694' first='Kamron' last='Beavers'] - Beavers is a guy that emerged onto the scene as a junior. He is a very dominant player that is hard to stop. Beavers is going to make an early impact on the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='616681' first='Terrance' last='Hibbler'] - Hibbler was a player that was very dominant his sophomore season. That is when he started to catch the attention of college coaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='344138' first='Jamonta' last='Waller'] - Waller is a stud that has been balling since his sophomore season. Waller is almost impossible to block on passing plays. He has been causing commotion in the backfields of offenses for over two years straight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='139602' first='Jeffery' last='Rush'] - Rush is a beast that is super athlete with lot of athleticism. We have seen Rush make a lot of plays over these last two years. We can expect to see him make a lot more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mentions - [player_tooltip player_id='1121305' first='Detrick' last='Munford'], Lebron Edmond, Tylan Carter, [player_tooltip player_id='617237' first='Caleb' last='Moore'], Zayvian Lowery, Zavion Coleman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='311644' first='Will' last='Echoles'] is a player that can be mentioned in the top ten for offensive linemen or defensive linemen. He is one of the two way players in the state. Will is a top five overall linemen prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->