Nathan Wade
Nathan Wade
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Mark Johnson | Prep Redzone Scout
One of the best OL still on the market is the Racine Case OT. Checking in at 6’3″ 280 lbs, Nathan surely looks the part of a future college OL. Then you click on the tape and it is evident that he has the talent to be one. Nathan is an explosive OL who is quick out of his stance, closing the gap and getting hands on then flashing that lower body power to literally run DL out of the trenches. The power to reset the line of scrimmage jumps off the tape over and over in the run game. When this kid locked his hands onto his opponent he was going to control where they went until the whistle blew. Because of that athleticism, Nathan looks comfortable in pass protectiont too. He trusts his feet and does well to stay balanced and not get caught reaching. The 2027 OL is very talented and should put together an outstanding final season for Racine Case.
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The Class of 2027 is one of the best OL groups to come out of the state in year. That means we have a ton of top tier talent and depth. One great example of that is Racine Case OL
Nathan Wade
Nathan
Wade
6'3" | 270 lbs | OL
Racine Case | 2027
State
WI
. The 2027 OL is set to be a three year varsity starter and has some outstanding tape to his name already. This summer is going to be huge for him as he further verifies his abilities in front of college staffs. At 6’3″ 270 lbs Nathan is impressively smooth and athletic. Over and over you see him fly off the line and instantly turn that into power on contact with the DL. You also see the ability to get to level two and bury LBs. Wade is also light on his feet in pass protection where he can easily slide and change direction while mirroring edge rushers. As soon as he is set to make contact you see him flip that switch to set a powerful anchor and stonewall DEs/Edges. The tools are there to allow Nathan to put on a show this summer. He holds three offers already, but that is just the tip of the iceberg for what he could have by Week 1 this fall. Check him out!
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Rankings Movement: #42 -> #21
The biggest riser during this rankings update is the Racine Case OL. It is well deserved too because Nathan has been putting in the work on a daily basis. Whether in the weight room or training with OL Mafia or getting out and working on this with his teammates. What led to the big jump in ranking was the massive improvement in Nathan’s mobility, flexibility, and body control. It looks so much more natural for him to drop his pad level to get leverage. With that improved balance and ability to play low and with leverage we are going to see Nathan consistently moving defensive linemen around the trenches this fall.
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Nathan Wade
Nathan
Wade
6'3" | 270 lbs | OL
Racine Case | 2027
State
WI
was an athlete I was very excited to see. He has been putting in the work this offseason, and it is translating to his play in live action. The 6’1″ 244 lbs OL has made strides in his body control and flexibility. Nathan showed a nice quick set that got him quickly into a powerful position to absorb contact. He was active with his hands, constantly punching and repositioning them to have the inside leverage. Wade looked comfortable with his lateral movements while engaged too. He stayed square and balanced when changing direction in that slide to match the IDL. The freshman has a frame that is growing and his athleticism/power are making the early strides you hope to see. Big things ahead for him.
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Nathan has been putting in the work this offseason. He has been hitting every category between the gym, positional work, and even nutrition. The freshman is looking the part at 6’3″ 245 lbs. This is my first experience with him in person so I’m looking forward to getting a feel for the type of athlete and power he has. Plus I want to see where he is at with his technique. I’m excited to see where he is at this early in his career.
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Nathan definitely grabs your attention when he checks in at 6’3″ 245 lbs, showing that his frame is starting to grow since his account was first created. The highlight film is filled with examples of him getting up to level two, clamping onto LBs, and driving them off the screen or pancaking them. Wade clearly has that nasty side you look for in an OL. Nathan also wins the power battle in the trenches vs athletes his age. The freshman is very raw, but he has the size, range, and natural strength to mold into a next level athlete.
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