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HOLLYWOOD, FL- Continuing the review of the mid-season film from submissions on social media, I want to take a look at the offensive line position. I began last week with the defensive line, the position group I think is the most important in college and the most difficult to recruit. Now, I want to turn my attention to the offensive side of the trenches, the offensive line.
There were many submissions via Twitter but I wanted to focus on the ones that I thought stood out or that I had additional comments to make. Remember, this is all in an effort to use this platform that we’ve created to help kids achieve their dreams. Since we aren’t selling any subscriptions, we don’t have to promote some players over others in order to drive traffic. We simply want to report what we see and learn by watching these athletes on film, live in person during the season or off-season at one of our many camps or showcase games.
OT’s/OG/Center
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— Brandon Odoi (@Brandon_Odoi) September 23, 2019
Pablo Carreno, 2021 OG, This is one of the most technically sound interior lineman that you will see. He’ll continue to learn to use his leverage better over time but right now you see him excelling in the run game and that’s going to be his strength. At Miami’s Belen Jesuit, he’s one of the anchors of a line that feature’s five-star running back Don Chaney, heading to the University of Miami. He’s smart and very versatile so he’s playing tackle this year, but at the next level, he’s a center or guard. He’s going to continue to grow and add muscle and that will add his strengths of being very physical and having great hand placement giving him the pop to finish off those elite defensive players. A solid game against Miami Central is the highlight of his film.
William Spicer, Jr. 2021 Center, I am thankful for this submission because this is a kid who can really be special. He plays for a state championship team and has the potential to be a legit prospect because of the fact that he’s got some technical things that can be cleaned up easily. He’s a gifted run blocker. But in pass protection, he’s not using his base to his advantage but he’s strong. So you’ll watch him sling defenders around in the “air raid” offense that airs it out a bunch under head coach Matt Dubuc at Cardinal Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale. If he stays lower and uses more leverage, watch out! He’s experienced and played all last year as a sophomore and has another year remaining. Very sure snapper snaps 50-60 times out of the gun each game.
DeAndre Stanley, 2020 T, this young man submitted his tape as an offensive tackle but he’s a gifted defensive player. He’s much too developmental at tackle or even guard on offense but he’s a legit defensive prospect based on the limited sample size we see on his film. He absolutely stands his opposition up at the defensive tackle position and has the speed and athleticism to make him a pass-rush threat. He’s probably got to get heavier, but at 270 and 6’0, he’s got a chance to sneak into school on scholarship at some level if he gets more defensive film. He’s capable at tackle and even guard, but not very technical. And at higher levels, that will be a disadvantage. But I can’t wait to see if he gets more reps at defense in the Wellington program out of Palm Beach County in Florida.
Alexander Paul, 2021 Center, Very intelligent player who loves the game and is very skilled. Capable snapper who makes few mistakes during games. I have watched him play several times and never seen any major issues and the film supports that in-person scouting report. He’s athletic and can move, plays in a fast and up-tempo offense for a coordinator who throws college-level concepts at his players. He’s able to comprehend those and capably relay them. Sound leadership and intangibles abound with this young man. Solid prospect. Should be FCS to Division II material or better by the end of his senior campaign.
Aiden Humes, 2022 Center, This Nashville Christian prospect didn’t have a mid-season highlight but I turned on the tape against Hillwood and he looks the part. Though undersized, he’s got the pop you want to see at the point of attack. That lets me know that with strength and an assumed growth spurt of at least an inch or so, he can become a legit prospect. His snaps are smooth and he gets in his stance immediately after. Limited sample size, but excited to see more.
Richmond Flowers, 2022 OL, The “dog” of the offensive line at Nashville Christian. He’s undersized but all heart. What impresses me most about his film is his ability and desire to block as many players as possible on each play. He’s quick and can move for a guy his size. He’s very capable in the run game and solid in pass protection, though there’s a limited sample size. Excited to see more.
