JACKSON, Miss. - Today, GoMajors.com takes an in depth look at the freshman offensive lineman coming in this fall. The Majors brought more offensive lineman in then any other position and will welcome in 12 players this season which is sure to bring size, strength, and depth. Here is a closer look at the offensive lineman recruiting class for 2011.
OL Cody Page, Pace HS, Pace, Fla.
Pace, Florida's own Cody Page comes to the Majors this season in this huge offensive line class. Page is a powerful lineman who will be playing guard at the college level. While showing great strength in moving defensive lineman, he also shows nice quickness off the ball as well as vision. He started three years at Pace High School and led them to a 7-3 record this past season. Page was also named a Subway High School All-Star.
OL Stephan Crawford, University Lab HS, Baton Rouge, La.
Stephen Crawford is a large lineman with a ton of power as he sets to play for Millsaps this upcoming season. Crawford comes into Jackson at 6'1” 340 pounds. In high school, he played defensive tackle where he used his size and strength to dominate would be blockers. He also has deceptive speed for a man his size. The Majors are looking to move Crawford to the offensive line where he can use his size and strength to open up holes instead of plugging them up.
OL Robert Phillips, University Lab HS, Baton Rouge, La.
Joining Crawford will be Robert Phillips, an offensive lineman from University Lab. Phillips is not as large as Crawford, but has great agility for a lineman. He has stellar technique and did a great getting his hands inside defenders. Phillips did well opening holes for his running back and protecting his quarterback as he helped lead the Cubs to the 2A Louisiana State Playoffs.
OL Aaron Caldwell, The John Cooper School, London, England
If you follow Millsaps Athletics, Aaron Caldwell's name may sound familiar. Caldwell played on the Millsaps basketball team the past two seasons and the London, England native has decided to give American Football a try. Caldwell has tremendous size at 6'5” 265 pounds and has great strength. Though the Englishman has never played American Football, his athletic ability should help make the transition smooth and make him a threat this season on the field.
OL Brandon Webre, Mandeville HS, Mandeville, La.
Brandon Webre out of Mandeville High School helped lead a potent offense to the Class 2A Louisiana State Playoffs. Webre was part of an offense that scored at least 20 points a game in eleven games this past season. Webre shows determination and grit on the offensive line. He also showed focus and awareness when getting to his targets.
OL Greyson Smothers, St. Andrew's Episcopal HS, Jackson, Miss.
Greyson Smothers was a two way starter for St. Andrew's Episcopal at tackle and defensive end. Smothers will join the hometown Majors playing offensive tackle. He has a great jump off the ball and gets out to his target quickly. He also showed great awareness and football knowledge. Smothers was named First Team All-District last season for the Saints.
OL Kyle McKeough, Pass Christian HS, Pass Christian, Miss.
Kyle McKeough comes into Millsaps out of Pass Christian, Mississippi where he played center during his career. He now joins the Millsaps Majors this season and has shown that he can play anywhere on the offensive line. McKeough shows great awareness even after snapping the ball and getting to his target. He also showed good snaps from under center as well as shotgun.
OL Anderson Waxler, Christian Brothers HS, Memphis, Tenn.
Leading his team to a 9-2 mark and an appearance in the Division II Class AA playoffs, Anderson Waxler comes to Millsaps to continue his career at the next level. Waxler looks to play guard this upcoming season. He has good speed and pulls well and also does a great job getting his hands into the defender and driving him. Waxler also has tremendous awareness and does a great job getting his position players free.
OL Harrison Olinger, Ridgeland HS, Ridgeland, Miss.
Down the road in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Harrison Olinger did big things for his school in multiple sports. Other then lead his baseball team to its first ever state title, he also was a key contributor in leading Ridgeland High School to a 10-0 regular season and the state semifinals his senior year. Olinger is not as big as most lineman, but has excellent technique and footwork which makes him successful. Olinger earned First Team All-District last year as well as All-Area Honorable Mention.
OL Marc Healy, Ball HS, Galveston, Texas
Marc Healy comes over from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas where he was a multisport athlete as he played baseball as well as football. On the offensive line, Healy showed great balance between strength and agility. He brings good size to the table and will look to make an impact on the Majors offensive line right away.
OL James Harrigan, Austin HS, Austin, Texas
Size is one of the first things someone will point out when James Harrigan arrives. Standing at 6'6” 320 pounds, Harrigan is a strong individual. He earned First Team All-District honors for 5A Austin High School his last two seasons. Harrigan can drive a defender a long way if he gets a hold of him and also has good footwork in pass blocking.
OL Alex Shinall, Biloxi HS, Biloxi, Miss.
Alex Shinall comes north to Jackson to join the Millsaps Majors. Shinall comes in at 6'3” 310 pounds and looks to play offensive guard this upcoming season. He is a great run blocker and will be someone Millsaps running backs will look to follow into the hole. His power showed the last two seasons with the Indians as Shinall led the team in pancakes both seasons.
Tomorrow, Millsaps recruiting 2011 shifts to the other side of the ball as we will beg in breaking down the defense. Some of the hardest hitters on the field will be looked at closer as GoMajors.com presents the front seven, defensive lineman and linebacks.
If you missed Part I and Part II on the skill position players, then check out the links below to examine the recuriting class of 2011 closer.
PART I: Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Kickers - PART II: Wide Receivers, Tight Ends
