The 4A Watchlist: Offensive Linemen
The 4A Watchlist is where I list out my top 75 football players coming into this season in Class 4A. This year, I have 8 players who primarily played on the O-Line last season that are worth noting heading into…
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Continue ReadingThe 4A Watchlist is where I list out my top 75 football players coming into this season in Class 4A. This year, I have 8 players who primarily played on the O-Line last season that are worth noting heading into the 2020 season.
Jamison Bean Jamison Bean 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Kennedy | 2021 IA , Cedar Rapids Kennedy, SR
Usually occupying the left side opposite Connor Colby Connor Colby 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 2021 State IA , Bean proved to be a solid OT in 2019. At 6’5 270, his run blocking played a big part in the Cougar’s class-leading rushing game. Currently, Bean has only three offers coming in over the offseason from D-2 Northern State and NAIA’s Graceland & Grand View.
Jim Bonifas Jim Bonifas 6'5" | 260 lbs | OL Dubuque Senior | 2021 State IA , Dubuque Senior, SR
Bonifas proved to be one of the state’s best-returning linemen for 2020. Standing at 6’5, 255 lbs, what he lacks in weight at the moment he makes up with his footwork, driving opponents to the turf for a pancake. After receiving offers from South Dakota State, Northern Illinois, and even Louisville, Jim would instead accept an offer from Iowa State in February.
Joe Bream, Urbandale, SR
Despite staying under the radar when it comes to recruiting, Bream managed to earn himself a third-team all-state nomination from the IPSWA. At 5’10 215, Bream is deceptively strong at center whether he’s making holes or protecting the QB. Joe hasn’t seen any offers yet, but if he remains good in 2020 and maybe builds up his mass, then you can expect he’ll get some offers coming in.
Connor Colby Connor Colby 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 2021 State IA , Cedar Rapids Kennedy, SR
Arguably the state’s top offensive lineman, Colby has been dominating in the trenches since he came to Kennedy. The 6’6 280 lb Colby absolutely bullies opposing defenders out of the way as their lead blocker on run plays, showing great strength and athleticism for the position. Heading into his junior year in June, Connor ended up staying close to home by committing to nearby Iowa over Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, and Minnesota.
Cole Doty, Linn-Mar, SR
A key part of a resurged Linn-Mar team last season, Doty is looking to take the next step for his senior year. At 6’4 and now 250 lbs, Doty has pretty good agility and footwork as a left tackle, keeping pass rushers from getting passed him. Currently, Cole’s highest offer is coming from D-2 Wayne State, but he also has two D-3 offers from Loras and Rose-Hulman, plus NAIA offers from Graceland and Grand View in the hole.
Drew Hoth Drew Hoth 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Cedar Falls | 2021 IA , Cedar Falls, SR
The Tigers always seem to find some quality linemen every two years, and Drew Hoth Drew Hoth 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Cedar Falls | 2021 IA is one of them. The 6’4 265 lb left tackle used his power and footwork to drive defenders to the ground and earned himself a second-team all-state nomination from the IPSWA. Drew’s got 8 D-2 offers, mostly from Northern Sun Conference schools, plus an offer from Grand View too.
Kadyn Proctor Kadyn Proctor 6'8" | 325 lbs | OL Southeast Polk | 2023 State IA , Southeast Polk, SO
Proctor hasn’t even played a varsity snap, and he already has the potential to be one of the best offensive linemen to come out of Iowa in awhile. Listed at 6’7, 280 lbs, Proctor completely overpowered opposing players on both sides of the ball with his size, power, and agility as a freshman. Currently, he’s got five offers from Power 5 schools such as Iowa State, Kansas State, Nebraska, Michigan, and even Oregon.
Kane Zemo, Pleasant Valley, SR
Another under the radar interior lineman, Zemo was elected by the IPSWA as a third-team all-stater last season. Listed at 6’3 260 lbs, Kane is a powerful blocker who can take d-linemen out of the play for the Spartans triple-option offense. It doesn’t look like he has any offers yet, but don’t expect him to be without one for long.
Other notable names
Liam Becher Liam Becher 6'6" | 310 lbs | OL Iowa City West | 2022 State IA , Iowa City West, JR
Cade Borud Cade Borud 6'3" | 310 lbs | OL Southeast Polk | 2022 State IA , Southeast Polk, JR
Aidan DeVolder Aidan DeVolder 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL Marshalltown | 2021 IA , Marshalltown, SR
Callan Grant-Morris, Sioux City North, JR
Sawyer Springer Sawyer Springer 6'1" | 250 lbs | OL Fort Dodge | 2021 IA , Fort Dodge, SR
Ty Tompkins, Cedar Falls, SR