A mauler up front that packs a punch, Jake Mace-Maynard Jake Mace-Maynard 6'2" | 265 lbs | OL/DL Newton | 2027 State IA is the type of guard that defensive tackles and linebackers hate to face all game long. Mace-Maynard will completely ravage a defensive tackle off the line of scrimmage, and, as a puller or getting to the second level, he’ll pop a linebacker who gets the idea that they want to make a play on the Newton ball-carrier.

Playing with a mean streak and the desire to put defensive players on their behinds, Mace-Maynard plays with the tenacity offensive line coaches love to see in prospects.

Newton pushed eventual Class 4A champion Xavier to the brink in the semifinals before coming up just short. It was a roster filled with talent capable of playing on the next level. That group included Mace-Maynard. Qualified to play on the defensive line, Mace-Maynard helped comprise a Cardinal offensive front that led to 2,987 yards (7.5 YPC) and 43 touchdowns. It also piled up 1,835 yards and 21 scores through the air against one of the state’s most challenging schedules. Mace-Maynard’s junior highlight video reveals a physical presence lining up at left guard. He gets off of the snap quickly, engages the opponent and drives through him in the run game. He flashes smooth feet and precise hand placement in proving effective in pass protection.