Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel Gonzalez
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Shayne Pickering | Prep Redzone Scout
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel
Gonzalez
6'1" | 323 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
is one of the best prospects in the entire state of Tennessee for the 2029 recruiting cycle with a very intriguing skillset that can play at each spot along the interior offensive line.
He has a strong frame with good size and impressive grip strength that makes it hard for opposing defensive lineman to disengage from his blocks.
He measured in recently at a verified 6-foot-2.5 inches and 310 pounds with 10-inch hands. As he continues to grow, the raw measurables will be very favorable for the interior of the line.
The next step for him includes getting better in the initial second of each snap with improved explosiveness next season, but he has the raw potential to be a stud center at the next level.
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Read EvaluationDrew Toennies | Prep Redzone Scout
Making his presence known all throughout positional drills was
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel
Gonzalez
6'1" | 323 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
, an offensive lineman at Webb School of Knoxville. Gonzalez was impressive on every rep, proving he can absorb hits and use his wingspan to wrap up his opponent. I also liked how Gonzalez could use his size and strength to pushback against the defensive line.
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Read EvaluationShayne Pickering | Prep Redzone Scout
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel
Gonzalez
6'1" | 323 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
will be in contention for being labeled as the top offensive line prospect for the 2029 class in the state of Tennessee despite being an interior player.
He already has solid size and grip strength that has generated excitement around his potential as a prospect as he continues to develop over the next four seasons of high school football.
He has experience working along all three interior spots and even at left tackle this season, offering some early positional flexibility. He will continue to develop and improve under a head coach that was previously a SEC offensive line coach.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
- Ranked the No.1 Offensive Lineman and No.2 overall prospect in the initial Tennessee class of 2029 rankings
- Along with his brother
Brayden Gonzalez
Brayden
Gonzalez
6'1" | 309 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
, Gabriel is unquestionably a day one Varsity starter
- Has had a decorated Middle School career winning MVPs and championships at nearly event he’s been to, including multiple Prep Redzone Next Middle School Combines
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
I cant count the number of times I’ve said it, or alluded to it in any write up about
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel
Gonzalez
6'1" | 323 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
, he and his brother
Brayden Gonzalez
Brayden
Gonzalez
6'1" | 309 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
are in a class of their own when it comes to Offensive Line play in this Tennessee class of 2029. Gonzalez started at Left Tackle and played a near flawless game up front for the 8th Grade Tennessee Future Stars. Up to a solid, proportioned and great-looking 300-pounds, he overwhelmed the Kentucky Edge defenders all game long. He pulled with ease, took defenders for a ride backwards and was pivotal in TN’s victory over KY. I can’t say enough good things here.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
- First time selection for the Tennessee Future Stars
- PRZ Next Middle School Combine MVP
- Projects to Offensive Guard/Offensive Tackle
Just like his brother
Brayden Gonzalez
Brayden
Gonzalez
6'1" | 309 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
(listed above),
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel
Gonzalez
6'1" | 323 lbs | OL
Knoxville Catholic | 2029
State
TN
is unquestionably on the short list of the top 2029 Offensive Linemen in the Volunteer State. He has dominated pre-high school ball on multiple teams as an Offensive Tackle, but appears to be making the move to the interior line, based off recent film. As far as technique, versatility to play OT or OG, and overall pound-for-pound ability, I’m not too far off from saying that he may be the most valuable 2029 O-Linemen in the state. Again, just like his brother, his early summer is already riddled with a number of college camps before he starts his inaugural HS football season.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
The top offensive lineman not only on Team Ice, but in my opinion, the top offensive lineman on either team in the inaugural Fire vs. Ice Game. It’s hard to call players on the pre-high school level “complete” but I did not see a single bad rep, lazy play or bad decision throughout either practice from Gonzalez on the offensive side of the ball. While he also would go on to get the start at Defensive Tackle in the game as well, his play at Left Tackle was nothing shorter of stellar. Plays big and mean. Finishes blocks. Has enough quickness to get up to the next level and cut off backside linebackers trying to make plays across the field. He put on a clinic.
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Tennessee
01/04/2026
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.89s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 6.09s
- Shuttle #2
- -
- Broad Jump #1
- 5'3"
- Broad Jump #2
- -
- L Drill #1
- 8.83s
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
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- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- 10"
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Event Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Tennessee
01/04/2026
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.89s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 6.09s
- Shuttle #2
- -
- Broad Jump #1
- 5'3"
- Broad Jump #2
- -
- L Drill #1
- 8.83s
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- 10"