Darrin Strey
Darrin Strey
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Alex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Kentucky got a big man that can MOVE. Darrin is perhaps the most well-rounded run blocker in the state, and he’s especially good when he’s asked to pull or block an outside toss / screen.
All I’m saying is that I feel bad for the poor outside linebackers who came straight from Algebra 2 to trying to stop an outside run with a 6’7″ 300lb monster guarding the way.
I can’t comment much on Darrin’s pass blocking, but I assume is at least adequate considering his size and already proven physicality. If he’s at least a decent pass blocker, I wouldn’t be shocked if Darrin earned early playing time at Kentucky.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Finally, we’ve got a top 5 player in Michigan. Derrin Strey is among the best offensive linemen in the Midwest but doesn’t seem to get as much attention as other linemen attending more prominent programs. Watch his tape, and you’ll see why he’s committed to Kentucky. In short, he’s an unstoppable force in the run game, and I’d trust he’s a great pass blocker considering the SEC Commitment. Time after time you’ll see Darrin bulldoze through opposing defenders. No matter who it is, Darrin seems to effortlessly bulldoze past them. From what I’ve seen with his tape in addition to conversations with a few coaches, I’m confident that Darrin is set up incredibly well to dominate in the SEC.
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Read EvaluationTyler Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Darrin is going to be an absolute treat to watch this season. He’s big, nasty, and very technically sound. He’s a well rounded lineman who is strong yet mobile. He has been really highly recruited by some MAC teams, and I think he’ll end up with a good handful of Big Ten offers as well. I like that he can get out and bulldoze a path through the 2nd level, pull, or anything else sometimes other linemen are too slow to accomplish. He’s a 4.1 GPA kid so there’s nothing to worry about with Strey at all. I think his stock is going to continue up and to the right for the foreseeable future.
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Read EvaluationOliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
Not only because they have a great name, I’ve been following the Paw Paw High School program closely since I became smitten with the Hindenach brothers a few years ago, and they’ve once again reloaded with some high-quality high school football recruits in 2023. The younger brother of now-Eastern Michigan OL Dennis Strey, 2025 Paw Paw OT/DE Darrin Strey measures in at a cool 6’7, 285 lbs. and knows how to use it. He came into the season as a known commodity, as Kent State, Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Cincinnati, Miami (OH), and Central Michigan had all offered up as a sophomore, but the pedigree of offers has turned up a notch since his junior season got underway this fall. Michigan State offered on August 29th, Minnesota on September 9th, and West Virginia followed on September 16th, making Strey a bonafide P5 OL prospect at the genesis of his junior year. After peeping the midseason tape, it’s easy to see why Strey has ventured into the P5 realm of recruits, as he possesses two-way versatility as a right tackle and DT/DE hybrid, and is a colossal lineman who looks towering and intimidating on the gridiron. The mobility is eye-poppingly impressive for his size as well. He’s a crushing puller with a ton of lateral agility and COD skills and is balanced, coordinated, and very comfortable moving, breaking down, and blocking in space. The strength is also backed up by the size, as Strey displays a strong initial punch and pop, which helps him either crush defenders or send them backward and onto their butts 5 yards past where he hit them. As a defensive lineman, he sheds blocking attempts and absorbs contact like he’s playing against JV competition. I also like his solid pad level for his size, and he shows a good get-off, active hands, and a good motor. I do not see kids of his size move, change direction, and dominate at the point of attack very often. No-brainer P5 OL who will add a lot more big-time offers before it’s all said and done. What a fun tape to watch!
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Darrin is first on this list, and he’s also the most highly-ranked player on this list. The 6’6 offensive lineman is an absolute mauler in the run game, oftentimes shoving lesser defenders over with little effort. On a run-dominated offense, he’s proven to be an elite run blocker. He’s performed so well at this D4 school that he’s earned an offer from Central Michigan! I’m delighted to see an elite O-Line prospect not from one of the big powerhouse programs, and cannot wait to see what his future holds.
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