Kanoa Gillespie
Kanoa Gillespie
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Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Gillespie is developing into a top tier offensive lineman from the 2028 class. He measures in at 6’2 290-pounds. He plays tackle for Cherokee Trail; however, I believe with his skill set he can play throughout the line. Gillespie has very good initial quickness out of his stance paired with very good hand speed to engage the defender first. Maintains a good knee bend to achieve a low pad level paired with very good balance and body control. He has very good strength, hand strength, and hand placement to consistently control and steer the defender at will. Very good foot quickness. Gillespie has a stout anchor not getting moved easily. Uses his hands to combat pass rush techniques and lock them out. Very good run blocking. He does a great job pull blocking and blocking out in space. You can see the fire and physicality that he plays with on each rep. He’s earned himself an offer from Coastal Carolina with more coming on the way!
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Stock Up Showcase: Colorado
12/13/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
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- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.58s
- Shuttle #1
- -
- Shuttle #2
- 5.03s
- Broad Jump #1
- -
- Broad Jump #2
- -
- L Drill #1
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- L Drill #2
- 8.51s
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
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- Wingspan
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- Hand Size
- 10' 1/4
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Expert Analysis
Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Gillespie is developing into a top tier offensive lineman from the 2028 class. He measures in at 6’2 290-pounds. He plays tackle for Cherokee Trail; however, I believe with his skill set he can play throughout the line. Gillespie has very good initial quickness out of his stance paired with very good hand speed to engage the defender first. Maintains a good knee bend to achieve a low pad level paired with very good balance and body control. He has very good strength, hand strength, and hand placement to consistently control and steer the defender at will. Very good foot quickness. Gillespie has a stout anchor not getting moved easily. Uses his hands to combat pass rush techniques and lock them out. Very good run blocking. He does a great job pull blocking and blocking out in space. You can see the fire and physicality that he plays with on each rep. He’s earned himself an offer from Coastal Carolina with more coming on the way!
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Event Results
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Stock Up Showcase: Colorado
12/13/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- -
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.58s
- Shuttle #1
- -
- Shuttle #2
- 5.03s
- Broad Jump #1
- -
- Broad Jump #2
- -
- L Drill #1
- -
- L Drill #2
- 8.51s
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- 10' 1/4