College prospects among 26 Shreveport area offensive line standouts
The 2022 high school football season is getting inching closer. Here's a look at some of the top offensive linemen in the Shreveport area to watch and what some of their coaches said about them.
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Chris Allen
Captain Shreve, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 270
Why selected: Allen holds offers from Tulane and ULM. “Chris is the anchor for our offensive line. He has a high football IQ, great work ethic and tremendous leader.” – Coach Adam Kirby
Quantravious Bradford
Huntington, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-0, 300
Why selected: “Quantravious is coming off a tremendous sophomore season where he earned All-District honors. Quan is an extremely hard worker and will set the physical tone for the Raiders up front.” – Coach Steve Dennis
Keegan Bryan
Lakeside, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 250
Why selected: Bryan teams with Gavin Garland to give the Warriors a strong one-two punch at the point of attack.
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Jacob Carpenter
Evangel, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 270
Why selected: A two-year starter for coach Denny Duron, Carpenter will also see time on the defensive line as a leader.
Davion Champ
Homer, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-2, 330
Why selected: “Great work ethic for a big kid and is surprisingly quick.” Coach Richie Casey
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Andre Cole
Red River, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 305
Why selected: “Andre started every game for us last year at center. He’s one of the strongest players on our team. We expect another solid season from Andre anchoring the offensive line.” – Coach Jeff Harper
Kielyn Combs
Minden, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 270
Why selected: A first team All-District athlete, Combs is the anchor of the Tide line. Extremely powerful with great quickness.
Joseph “Big Hoss” Cryer
Many, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-4, 290
Why selected: “He is a physical road grader with Michigan State and Louisiana Tech offers.” – Coach Jess Curtis
Chandler Davis
Parkway, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-2, 310
Why selected: Chandler will be a three-year starter at center. He dominated opponents the second half of the season last year and he returns with guard Jake Morton.
Keith Hall
Bossier, Jr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 265
Why selected: “As a sophomore, Keith played a huge role in what we did upfront. He’s extremely athletic for a big guy and always ready to compete against the best.” – Coach De’Aumante Johnson
Reid Hawsey
Airline, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 225
Why selected: “Hawsey is the leader on the offensive line and the team. He is very consistent and never has a bad day.” -- Coach Justin Scogin.
Cratelyn Henderson
Logansport, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-4, 315
Why selected: “Cratelyn has an extremely high ceiling, highly motivated and a very consistent player.” Coach Kevin Magee
Savion Jackson
North DeSoto, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 365
Why selected: This talented big has the makeup and attitude to play at the next level.
Jamarion Kennedy
Northwood, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-4, 305
Why selected: Kennedy has offers from all group of five schools in the region. Recruited by Power 5's right now. He will start on OL and DL.
Mikel London
Mansfield, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-11, 250
Why selected: With a new coach running the show in Wolverine country, London will provide some consistency.
Cameron McCormack
Benton, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-1, 260
Why selected: Will be a three-year starter at center. “Nasty, physical blocker, with the intellectual ability to call or change protections when needed.” -- Coach Reynolds Moore.
Peyton Polk
Haughton, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 295
Why selected: Currently holding a Southern Arkansas offer, Polk has started every game since arriving on campus.
Keven Richardson
Green Oaks, Jr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 300
Why selected: “By far the strongest on the team and one of the hardest workers. Honorable Mention All-District last year.” – Coach Chad Lewis
Philippe Sanders
North Caddo, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 220
Why selected: “He is one of the hardest workers on our team. Very athletic for his size.” Coach John Kavanaugh
Dillion Scott
Woodlawn, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-1, 245
Why selected: “Scott is a tough, experienced leader of a young group of offensive linemen.” Coach Thedrick Harris
Jabaria Scott
Huntington, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-3, 300
Why selected: Scott will anchor the Raiders’ offensive line from the center position. He is an extremely athletic and agile big man with tremendous upside and leadership.
Mason Skipper
Ruston, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-1, 301
Why selected: A returning starter who opened holes for a 2,200-yard rusher.
Jack Thigpen
Byrd, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 190
Why selected: Helped pave the way for the Yellow Jackets’ rushing attack to amass 3,649 rushing yards and 331.7 yards per game.
Luke Vining
Glenbrook, Sr.
Height/weight: 6-1, 220
Why selected: One of District 1-1A’s best lineman at holding his blocks.
Sean White
Southwood, Sr.
Height/weight: 5-10, 265
Why selected: White is the emotional leader of a senior-laden Cowboys offensive line.
Jimmy Wright
Calvary, Jr.
Height/weight: 6-1, 260
Why selected: The left tackle has started every game since his freshman year and has already earned a state championship ring.
Jimmy Watson covers Shreveport-Bossier area sports. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
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