One of a couple XL offensive linemen in attendance was Eastview 2028 offensive linemen Owen Bauer Owen Bauer 6'7" | 250 lbs | OL Eastview | 2028 State MN and was one that showed off the upside you would expect, but also had skillsets that caught our attention on Saturday. He intrigued me with the power that is there with his first step as you could gauge that there is more strength at the point of attack. Owen clearly has a long reach that deserves some credit for what he showed on Saturday as there is more power than you might expect at the moment. The upside in my eyes lies with his footwork during pass-pro, as Owen can develop by getting more agile with his lower body. But no doubt the now 6’8 285 pounder surely passes the eye test with flying colors for those college coaches out there.

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Sophomore Owen Bauer Owen Bauer 6'7" | 250 lbs | OL Eastview | 2028 State MN already turns heads with sheer size and upside. At 6’8″ and trending toward 325 pounds, he possesses the frame college programs covet. Still raw, he occasionally flashes dominance just by engulfing defenders. With continued development in hand placement and footwork, Bauer could become an immovable left-tackle anchor and a Division I recruit. He’s multi-sport tough, playing basketball to improve his agility, and carries strong academics that broaden his recruiting appeal. Coaches expect his next off-season to accelerate his technique and establish him as one of the state’s most sought-after linemen.

Just a sophomore, Bauer’s frame alone demands attention, and during drill work, Bauer held his own in pass protection, utilizing his reach and fast feet to absorb opposing speed-to-power rush and redirect opponents. He often maintained leverage and stayed composed when isolated against smaller and faster edge rushers.

With an impressive frame and promising reps as a Tackle, Owen Bauer Owen Bauer 6'7" | 250 lbs | OL Eastview | 2028 State MN has already solidified his spot as the top O-line prospect in Minnesota heading into his sophomore season. Bauer plays with a low stance and great footwork, and he does a good job at jamming defenders running downhill and smothering them to keep the pocket clean. Seeing playing time at both Tackle positions, Bauer proved competent handling both of those roles, boasting the strength and quickness to handle both roles. Following the footsteps of his older brother Jack, who committed to play for St. Thomas this year, Owen should no doubt begin to garner attention from D1 teams very soon with the way he’s playing.