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O-lineman attributes?
Posted on 12/8/25 at 11:22 am
Posted on 12/8/25 at 11:22 am
I am curious to know what to consider when finding O line talent in the portal or recruiting high school talent. Other positions seem easier to judge statistically. That is QB, running backs, Line backers, safeties are easier to evaluate statistically. Is there a grading system for OL play? I ask because seems O-linemen stand out when the make mistakes and miss blocks allow sacks etc. If they are doing a good job they are hardly mentioned.
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Posted on 12/8/25 at 11:23 am to TigerPlate
1. Mean streak.
Our current OL severely lacks this.
Our current OL severely lacks this.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 11:27 am to TigerPlate
its one thing to be 6'6" and 320lbs, its another thing to be quick and bendy at 6'6" and 320 lbs. oh yeah, a brain helps too
This post was edited on 12/8/25 at 11:30 am
Posted on 12/8/25 at 11:58 am to TigerPlate
1. Mean Streak - b/c someone else said it
2. Discipline - reduces penalties
3. Attitude - This is for all positions
2. Discipline - reduces penalties
3. Attitude - This is for all positions
Posted on 12/8/25 at 12:01 pm to TigerPlate
Coached up too
Our guys were just not well coached nor mean
Our guys were just not well coached nor mean
Posted on 12/8/25 at 12:15 pm to TigerPlate
Here are key traits to look for…
OL Attributes
One of my favorites after a mean streak is…
OL Attributes
One of my favorites after a mean streak is…
quote:
Move Laterally and Mirror Defenders: Agility and quickness are essential for offensive linemen to effectively block in space, move laterally to pick up blitzes, and mirror defenders in pass protection.
This post was edited on 12/8/25 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 12/8/25 at 12:58 pm to TigerPlate
I like the ones that can block. Helps if they can also pancake.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 1:09 pm to Bazzatcha
Having a brain is the most important.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 2:47 pm to TigerPlate
6' 7' 330 lbs Run a 5.0 40
Bench 425
Curl 160
Squats 500+
And a 1250+ SAT
Bench 425
Curl 160
Squats 500+
And a 1250+ SAT
Posted on 12/8/25 at 6:42 pm to TigerPlate
Strong lower body. So tired of watching our Olinemen land flat on their back at the feet of our QB. that is just one of many qualities that need improvement.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 9:19 pm to TigerPlate
They have to be able to not fall down when a force equivalent to a gentle breeze or a tiny feather is applied to them.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:33 am to TigerPlate
There’s obviously more to look for, but these are some factors I feel need to be looked at…
O-Line Talent in High School:
1. Competition. Both in practice and gamedays. If they are not used to blocking decent competition it will take them longer to adjust. Linemen from N. LA tend to adjust much faster than linemen from S. LA. I believe it's because of the competition level in the trenches. Just my observation!
2. Mentality. Linemen have to have a certain dawg mentality. This can't be coached. It's either there or it's not.
3. Be a good teammate (this goes for all).
(I didn't include mechanics. This should be pretty obvious, and the recruit would not be rated if he didnt have the proper mecahnics to play the position)
O-line Talent in College:
1. Does he fit the offensive scheme?
2. Does he dominate their competition at the other school?
3. Is he better than what you have currently?
4. Is he a culture fit?
If yes, come on down.
O-Line Talent in High School:
1. Competition. Both in practice and gamedays. If they are not used to blocking decent competition it will take them longer to adjust. Linemen from N. LA tend to adjust much faster than linemen from S. LA. I believe it's because of the competition level in the trenches. Just my observation!
2. Mentality. Linemen have to have a certain dawg mentality. This can't be coached. It's either there or it's not.
3. Be a good teammate (this goes for all).
(I didn't include mechanics. This should be pretty obvious, and the recruit would not be rated if he didnt have the proper mecahnics to play the position)
O-line Talent in College:
1. Does he fit the offensive scheme?
2. Does he dominate their competition at the other school?
3. Is he better than what you have currently?
4. Is he a culture fit?
If yes, come on down.
This post was edited on 12/9/25 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 12/9/25 at 2:10 pm to TigerPlate
You have to have the size while still having ability to move well.
First rule of blocking is to get to your spot, whatever that may be. If you don't do that, nothing else matters.
For portal...
It is such a huge jump in physical aspects and performance from high school to college. Did they make a big [enough] jump in all aspects or did they only progress below average.
If they didn't make that "big jump" they are behind and likely will not catch up. It's fine for regular recruiting but not for the portal.
First rule of blocking is to get to your spot, whatever that may be. If you don't do that, nothing else matters.
For portal...
It is such a huge jump in physical aspects and performance from high school to college. Did they make a big [enough] jump in all aspects or did they only progress below average.
If they didn't make that "big jump" they are behind and likely will not catch up. It's fine for regular recruiting but not for the portal.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 2:50 pm to I20goon
When Miles was at LSU I just wanted some OL that were more athletic instead of the heavys he brought in. Now I? tired of the athletic ones and want someone that can move people off the ball, and work as a unit. I really am interested to see what the kids can do if the players on the roster can do if they would actually hit more at practice.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 6:45 pm to TigerPlate
Toughness and good footwork. Everything else can be taught.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 7:02 pm to TigerPlate
99 SPD
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