Gorney & Thune this morning
2. Grant Brix should get more consideration for the No. 1 offensive tackle in the class.
Gorney’s take: FACT. I love
Brandon Baker and he’s really talented so there is no problem with keeping him at No. 1 but more than most years, there isn’t an absolutely certain, clear top-ranked offensive tackle in this class.
Grant Brix could be that guy - I just wish he could get some more national exposure and competition to see how he stacks up against elite edge rushers. That’s why I really hope we can see Brix at a national event somewhere to really get the best comparison possible. Baker is beating up some elite players every week and protecting
Stanford QB commit
Elijah Brown. We know what he brings to the table. It’s a little harder to get an accurate read on Brix bullying kids in rural western Cockeye but there’s no doubt he’s an incredibly talented kid who might just be the best in the country.
Thune’s take: FACT. Brix is a quiet kid from a quiet small town in western Cockeye, so he’s not been subject to a ton of exposure and he hasn’t really promoted himself of his own volition. But one look at his tape and it’s easy to see why he’s risen in the most recent iteration of the Rivals100. The kid is an absolute executioner on film. At 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds, he is remarkably nimble and incredibly powerful, but what stands out most about Brix’s game is his malicious mentality. He never takes a snap off, and he indiscriminately punishes any defender who lines up opposite him. Whether or not he participates in one of the national all-star showcases this winter, I’m counting on Brix’s senior film being dominant enough to warrant five-star consideration. He’s currently approaching the end of a recruitment process that’s come down to
Nebraska,
Oklahoma and
Kansas State.
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