The House of Blue

Can he get 30 yards downfield to throw blocks? Is that a serious question that "recruiting analysts" ask themselves?

That is literally a question you would have to ask of every single high school prospect. Unless some of them have already played in college while in high school. . .

I don't know about all our commitments but this kid looks very good. I predict that he will be much more respected in a few months. He can play.

A lineman being able to get downfield and block is a must......but 30 yds downfield? I would hope that the ball carrier is well past him within the first 10-15 yds!

As far as him changing directions.....was he being analyzed as a potential OT at the college level? Because then changing directions would actually become a viable concern. Although he has OG written all over him at UK which changing directions become less of a concern when compared to OT's.

If an O-lineman is blocking 30 yards down the field, more times than not a flag will be involved.

I saw the article and question. I'm far more interested in his blocking within 5 yards of the LOS, and I'm pretty sure Mike Summers is too.