Call this the XL edition: N.J.’s top offensive linemen can pulverize and protect

Football: Seton Hall Prep hosts St. Augustine in Non-Public Group 4 quarterfinal

St. Augustine quarterback Austin Leyman (17) gets a lift from Jake Ketschek (75) after scoring his teams second touchdown in a 2019 playoff game against Seton Hall Prep. Ketschek, one of the state's top offensive linemen, returns to lead the way once again. Scott Faytok | For NJ Advance Media

They’re the protectors, pulverizers and big guys up front leading the way.

Whether they’re opening holes or protecting their quarterback, the players along the offensive line know one thing: They’re invaluable. They may be the least-talked about position group in high school football, but teams crumble without a foundation up front.

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