Football Recruiting 101

FBS Power 5 Offensive Line

Physical Measurables:

  • Height: 6'5"
  • Weight: 280 lbs.

Stats:

  • 40yd: 5.0
  • Bench: 320 lbs.
  • Squat: 450 lbs.

Coach Keys:

Dominates the LOS, and puts HS players on their backs. Can move the line of scrimmage by 5 yards at will. Gets to the second level with ease and wins in space. Displays great balance, rarely on the ground. Plays with excellent pad level by demonstrating great knee bend. Plays with a great natural wide base. Shows the ability to naturally pass set, slide and mirror with ease. Can maintain balance running and can hit moving targets downfield. All-State, All Area/District type player with national attention from recruiting media. Typically a multiple-time All Conference selection.

FBS Group of 5 and/or High FCS Offensive Line

Physical Measurables:

  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 270 lbs.

Stats:

  • 40yd: 5.2
  • Bench: 305 lbs.
  • Squat: 425 lbs.

Coach Keys:

May have not shown the consistent dominance of an elite FBS Power 5 caliber recruit, but coaches at this level will still scholarship athletic high school offensive linemen as they believe they can develop them with a redshirt year and a good strength and conditioning program. Flashes the ability to dominate the LOS and knock HS players on the ground. Can get to the second level regularly. Flashes the ability to move the line of scrimmage. Flashes the ability to finish blocks. Displays good balance, rarely on the ground. Plays with great pad level by demonstrating good knee bend. Plays with a good natural wide base. Shows the ability to pass set, slide and mirror. Can hit moving targets downfield. All Area/District type player. Typically a multiple-time All Conference selection.

Low FCS/High D2/High NAIA Offensive Line

Physical Measurables:

  • Height: 6'2"
  • Weight: 260 lbs.

Stats:

  • 40yd: 5.3
  • Bench: 300 lbs.
  • Squat: 410 lbs.

Coach Keys:

Flashes the ability to dominate the LOS and knock HS players on the ground. Can get to the second level regularly. Flashes the ability to move the line of scrimmage. Displays good balance, rarely on the ground. Plays with great pad level by demonstrating good knee bend. Plays with a good natural wide base. Shows the ability to pass set, slide and mirror. Can hit moving targets downfield. All Area/District type player. Typically a multiple-time All Conference selection.

Low D2/NAIA/All D3 Offensive Line

Physical Measurables:

  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 240 lbs.

Stats:

  • 40yd: 5.4
  • Bench: 295 lbs.
  • Squat: 405 lbs.

Coach Keys:

Flashes the ability to move the LOS. Can get to the second level. Displays good balance, stays off the ground. Plays with solid pad level by demonstrating decent knee bend. Can pass set and move his feet. Hustles to the ball. Typically All Conference selection or a Varsity Starter.

Low D2/NAIA/All D3 Offensive Line

Physical Measurables:

  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 240 lbs.

Stats:

  • 40yd: 5.4
  • Bench: 295 lbs.
  • Squat: 405 lbs.

Coach Keys:

Flashes the ability to move the LOS. Can get to the second level. Displays good balance, stays off the ground. Plays with solid pad level by demonstrating decent knee bend. Can pass set and move his feet. Hustles to the ball. Typically All Conference selection or a Varsity Starter.

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