The massive Luniewski twins have been making waves on the recruiting trail so big you would have thought they jumped into the kiddie pool simultaneously. Coming out of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6’7, 300 lb. OT/DT Mercer is sitting pretty with 14 D1 offers that include Michigan State, Wake Forest, Kentucky, Pitt, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, all since the end of January. Some of his 14 suitors have offered both him and his twin brother, so I’d be watching that storyline if you’re a fan of this recruitment, but either way, Mercer has a high-powered list of opportunities and is going to make his future collegiate home very happy. Also, a record-holding discus thrower who is a stud shotput competitor as well, Mercer earned First Team All-Conference, Ohio Prep Rivals All-Ohio Defense, and Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star honors on the gridiron, and is a beast on both sides of the ball. Controlled, bendy, and athletic, Luniewski does not move or play like a typical 6’7, 300 lber. and is a crushing lineman who is always looking for that next big hit. Mobile and can start/stop well in space, has heavy hands as both an OL and DL, and gets the most out of each and every hit, Mercer is still a bit raw in his pass pro technique but is a bulldozer in the run game and a force of nature from the interior DL. The athleticism, mobility, and strength boxes are all checked and marked already, and his best football days are still in front of him.

In 2022, Mercer’s very good play was a bright spot in the 5-6 season of the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles where they averaged 21.8 points per game. He plays as a LT. Against the run, he fires out quickly and uses his elite play strength to generate movement at the point of attack against the DE with ease. He exhibits very good physical toughness by finishing the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he plays with a good, wide base and keeps his feet moving. He uses his great length, play strength and use of hands to negate the progress of the DE and gives the QB a clean pocket to operate from.