Anthonie Knapp's stats for Louisville
26 pass blocking attempts
Zero pressures allowed
80.1 pass blocking grade
Not too shabby for an underdeveloped true freshman who was a high 3 star player that was rated as only the 62nd best offensive tackle in the class of 2024, and only had ACC offers (as well as Penn State) along with a few other Group of 5 offers. His only SEC offer came from Missouri.
That being said, his run blocking needs work, but with Joe Rudolph's coaching, along with another year of strength and conditioning, he's going to be an excellent player in the near future and could easily be shifted to guard.
And to the individual(s) who went ballistic many months ago, when I was pointing out how he was well-polished coming out of high school, and could be a hidden gem, you are forgiven.
Replies to: Anthonie Knapp's stats for Louisville
Way to be on it. How do you know so much about recruiting?
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Knowledge came from Lou's O-linemen
Two of Lou's starters on the offensive line were good friends of mine in my undergrad days, They were a great source of knowledge when it came to knowing what proper mechanics were, what body types, flexibility in various areas (especially hips), as well as football smarts, etc., and it wasn't just limited to offensive linemen. They had pretty deep levels of knowledge on what made players at each position good ones.
They were always happy to share insights on various players, since they saw a lot of video footage of other players, both ND and opposing ones, and this was in the days before the internet became widespread, much less having video sharing sites.
Sometimes, we'd all watch games that someone had taped and they could point out how certain players lighting up the stats in those college games, as well as those who managed to attain all-American status, would be big busts in the pros, and they were almost always right, that their analyses of these guys led to the conclusion that they were one or two trick ponies.
They could also point out who the best technicians were at all positions, and not surprisingly, a lot of those excellent technicians ended up getting drafted, even if they weren't superb athletes.
He's been solid given the situatuon. I'd bet not starting next year however.
Especially with the guys coming in and back next year.
He's a guard who can now play tackle. I'm betting he'll start somewhere.
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I agree, no incoming frosh is going to beat him out. He will be a veteran
when this season is finished