Joining the best uncommitted athlete in WI is one of the best uncommitted OL in WI. Dylan is a massive OT prospect with traits to match. He is quick out of his stance and is essentially automatic when it comes to creating positive movement in the trenches. Between his heavy hands and powerful leg drive Dylan is able to repeatedly put opponents on their back or drive them into the second level. The big man is also quickly developing nimble feet and the balance needed to stay square in pass protection. He is patient in his pass set and uses his length to get that initial contact. The arrow continues to point upwards for the Verona OT.

The top lineman of the night was Verona’s junior Dylan Hildebrand Dylan Hildebrand 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Verona | 2025 State WI . The junior has an intriguing skill set at the position. First off, he is absolutely massive at 6’5″ 300 lbs. Dylan isn’t just a big body, though. He has the athletic lower body with light feet that allow him to play laterally to position himself in the trenches. It also allows him to double team up to level two, and peel off to get an LB. He also is able to mirror pass rushers well. The top half is highlighted by heavy hands that gave a good punch, controlled the man, and helped generate a big push. Keep a close eye on the development of the Verona junior.

Dylan is another athlete that could see an increase in his recruitment, and offers, early in the season. I have mentioned before how much he has grown over the past year or so. Last time we saw him he was mauling DL in the run game at 280 lbs. He is now 6’4″ 300 lbs. If he can show the same burst out of his stance, transition that burst into power and movement in the trenches while run blocking Dylan will be well on his way to locking himself in as one of the top OL in the Class. He will need to continue to play with the same balance and body control that we saw last season too. I believe we are going to see impressive film early and often from the Verona OL. He has proven that he adapts to his growth spurts quickly. We should see more of the same starting Friday. In my eyes,  Hildebrand is the top offensive player in the 2025 Class without a D1 offer.

Stock Movement: Up 15 SpotsrnMoving up 15 spots, and knocking on the door of the Top 10, is Verona’s Dylan Hildebrand Dylan Hildebrand 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Verona | 2025 State WI . The 6’4″ 300 lbs OT has quickly grown into the part of a high level OT. Every update we do the kid seems to grow another inch or two and add 15-20 lbs. The ’25 OT has high end burst out of his stance in the run game. He closes quickly, and effortlessly transitions that burst into power at the point of contact. His punch devastates DL at the HS level. He is a nimble athlete, especially for his size. I love using the idea of a dancing bear when it fits, and Dylan personifies it perfectly. Dylan makes it look easy. His feet are quick and give him the ability to slide and mirror pass rushers effectively in pass protection. The Verona OT is big, athletic, powerful, and his body control is very good and getting better. Dylan is closing in on the other top OL in this Class.

Rankings Jump: 35 SpotsrnThe on field jump that Dylan made during his sophomore campaign was very impressive. It earned him the massive 35 spot jump that he saw during this update. Dylan’s biggest improvement was in his body control. He has grown into his 6’4″ 280 lbs frame, and it has taken his game to the next level. His flexibility and ovearll movement look more natural and smooth this fall. Dylan also demonstrates heavy, cinder block hands that are able to instantly get defenders off balance. From there he is able to overpower them and control them to the whistle. The big man uses his length to his advantage too. You will see him making the initial contact throughout his highlights from last season. Expect Dylan to continue to climb up the boards here at PRZ WI and for teams at the next level.