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Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM

Linemen Possess the Traits to be Among the Elite

Linemen Possess the Traits to be Among the Elite
Linemen Jaxon Johnson (front row, left), Rice Thomas, Cason Stephenson, Cole Kennedy, Michael Logan, Logan Van Pelt; and Stephen Barrack (back row, left) perform a drill on the first day of practice Aug. 5.

Source: Jennifer Fierro

Go to a Llano High School football practice and it's difficult to miss the rows of linemen.

They're watching line coach Joe Kennedy as he works them through footwork and hand drills that are vital to every play.

The offensive linemen must be able to run block and pass protect against aggressive front sevens, led by defensive linemen, that live to blow up plays by getting fumbles, sacks and tackles for negative yards.

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