Preseason All-6A Team Offensive Lineman
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Today we discuss the big guys doing work in the trenches! Jac’Qawn McRoy 6’8 345 OT With superior strength, length, and size, McRoy is a next-level lineman who can impact the run and pass. In pass protection, he shows solid…
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Jac’Qawn McRoy 6’8 345 OT
With superior strength, length, and size, McRoy is a next-level lineman who can impact the run and pass. In pass protection, he shows solid fundamentals with active hand movement, patience with his strikes, and using his wingspan to keep rushers out of his chest. McRoy Also shows a good/broad base and consistently seals rushers on edge. In the run game, he’s comfortable in zone blocking schemes, getting the second level, and dominating any mismatch he finds. As a standout in the region, he has the most potential to develop into a monster at the next level and is sure to dominate throughout the fall.
Jayden Hobson Jayden Hobson 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Hillcrest | 2023 State AL 6’6 296 OG
Though Hobson is the lightest lineman on the list (still nearly 300 pounds), he’s the best run blocker o the list. This speaks to his tenacity, strength, and mobility. Hobson is extremely comfortable when blocking in space and is fluid with his movements when getting the second level on zone blocking schemes and pulls. In addition to his quickness, he has enough strength to sustain blocks in the pass and run game consistently. Lastly, Hobson plays with a mean streak and is an enforcer on the line. He always plays to the whistle, finishes blocks with a purpose, and looks to be the aggressor at all times. With that said, expect the Southern Miss commit to being an anchor for the run game and provide solid protection for his QB.
Patrick Screws Patrick Screws 6'6" | 310 lbs | OL Eufaula | 2023 State AL 6’7 310 OG Eufaula
Screws are one of the more versatile linemen in the region. The Georgia Tech commit showed nuance and skill while moving throughout the line and provided premium protection at every spot. He has enough mobility to pull, strength to be a lead blocker on interior runs, and the IQ/awareness to be a center where he can tandem block or pick up multiple defenders approaching his gap. This positional fluidity is highly impressive and adds tremendous value to his team. Screws overall skill set and versatility will be the foundation of the offense and help Eufaula navigate the 6A region.
Kalari Gordon Kalari Gordon 6'4" | 305 lbs | OL Carver | 2024 State AL 6’4 304 OT Carver
Gordon is a smooth operator with the footwork and technique to keep his QB clean at all times. He’s silky out of his stance and is one of the more nuanced linemen in the region. Gordon shows quick hands, quick feet, solid balance, and good posture in pass protection. He also is smooth with his lateral slides and able to keep guys in front. In the run game, he has the mobility to get to the second level in zone blocking schemes and use his lower body strength to lock and drive defenders out the way. He also is proficient in combo blocking.
Shane Mcnatt 6’4 290 OL Hazel Green
Mcnatt plays with tremendous strength and motor. The Hazel Green product is adept at getting ahold of opposing lineman and moving mountains in the run game. He’s physical at the point of attack and shows excellent upper body strength when standing lineman up and moving them off the spot. Mcnatt also shines as a double-team blocker that can seal the edge and open up the perimeter for his running backs. With a plethora of camp appearances at power five schools and the season soonly approaching, look for Mcnatt to gain traction in his recruiting and be the anchor of the Hazel Green offensive line.