It all starts upfront, and the class of 2023 is blessed with having an impressive number of talented linemen both sides of the football. Here are some of the more recent linemen in the class that have garnered the attention they deserve.
Christopher Jackson
Christopher
Jackson
6'2" | DL
University School | 2023
OH
6’2” 250 DL University School
Jackson is a powerful defensive tackle that plays with excellent leverage and can make the pocket collapse in the face of the opposing quarterback. He displays a devastating first strike and immediately disengages from the blocker. Jackson also possesses lateral mobility and gives great effort getting to the football.
Evan James
Evan
James
6'1" | OL
Cincinnati Elder | 2023
OH
6’1” 265 OL Cincinnati Elder
If you want an active offensive lineman that is impressive on the move, James is your guy. He makes up for his size with his ability to pull and trap. James can turn upfield and lead on the power play or extend to the perimeter and lead on outside runs. He is an excellent technician in terms of blocking on counter and boot passes.
Evan Tengesdahl
Evan
Tengesdahl
6'4" | OL
Huber Heights Wayne | 2023
State
OH
6’4” 280 OL Huber Heights Wayne
This massive athlete has both the quickness and overall strength coaches look for in an offensive lineman.
It all starts upfront, and the class of 2023 is blessed with having an impressive number of talented linemen both sides of the football. Here are some of the more recent linemen in the class that have garnered the attention they deserve.
Christopher Jackson
Christopher
Jackson
6'2" | DL
University School | 2023
OH
6’2” 250 DL University School
Jackson is a powerful defensive tackle that plays with excellent leverage and can make the pocket collapse in the face of the opposing quarterback. He displays a devastating first strike and immediately disengages from the blocker. Jackson also possesses lateral mobility and gives great effort getting to the football.
Evan James
Evan
James
6'1" | OL
Cincinnati Elder | 2023
OH
6’1” 265 OL Cincinnati Elder
If you want an active offensive lineman that is impressive on the move, James is your guy. He makes up for his size with his ability to pull and trap. James can turn upfield and lead on the power play or extend to the perimeter and lead on outside runs. He is an excellent technician in terms of blocking on counter and boot passes.
Evan Tengesdahl
Evan
Tengesdahl
6'4" | OL
Huber Heights Wayne | 2023
State
OH
6’4” 280 OL Huber Heights Wayne
This massive athlete has both the quickness and overall strength coaches look for in an offensive lineman. Tengesdahl possesses quick feet and is extremely agile as shown in his ability to swipe and lead to the second level. He is also proficient in combination blocking getting movement at the point of attack and chipping off to pick up linebackers.
Patrick Valent
Patrick
Valent
6'4" | OL
Warren JFK | 2023
State
OH
6’4” 285 OL Warren JFK
Valent is a tall and intimidating offensive left tackle. He gets movement at the point of attack by locking into the defensive lineman and driving his legs till the opponent is knocked off the ball or on the ground; he’s a great finisher. Valent is also impressive when pulling and leading upfield showing the ability to pick up defenders in space.
Riley Defibaugh
Riley
Defibaugh
6'2" | DL
Akron St. Vincent St. Mary | 2023
State
OH
6’2” 285 OL Akron St. Vincent St. Mary
Riley is a stout offensive guard who has the core strength to maul defensive linemen across from him. He flashes decleating defenders with his first punch. Riley is especially effective when down blocking and double team blocking. He is a solid offensive lineman fundamentally at both run and pass blocking.
