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S.T.E.P.™ OG RECRUIT EVALUATION BREAKDOWN

Original OG Formula
(GO) + (ETP) + (EB) + (LB) + (PS) + (V) = OG
We map these 6 football traits into the 4 S.T.E.P pillars the same way scouts, NFL evaluators, and front offices think:

S — Sustainability (Can it hold up snap after snap?)
Lead Blocking (LB)
Ability to consistently reach and seal second-level defenders
Play-to-play stamina, angles, balance, and finish
Shows up on long drives and late-game film

Versatility (V)
Ability to slide to OT or OC without drop-off
Scheme-proof interior lineman
Long-term roster value and durability

Why it fits Sustainability:
These traits determine whether the OG can stay on the field, stay valuable, and survive full seasons and multiple schemes.

T — Technique (How clean is the craft?)
Get Off (GO)
First-step explosion at the snap
Pad level and leverage immediately after engagement
Pass Sets (PS)

Footwork
Hand placement
Arm extension
Anchor and agility
Why it fits Technique:
Interior line play is won in inches. Technique separates starters from liabilities.

E — Ex*****on (Does he finish the job?)
Engage to Pancake (ETP)
Speed from contact → control → turf
Ability to overwhelm defenders quickly
Edge Blocking (EB)
Pulling efficiency
Kick-out timing
Accuracy when targeting DEs/OLBs
Why it fits Ex*****on:
Ex*****on is about finishing, not just engaging. These traits show who creates movement vs. who stalemates.

P — Presence (Does he impose himself?)
Combined Impact of ETP + LB
Physical dominance

Tone-setting mentality
Defenders feel him after the whistle

Why it fits Presence:
Great OGs don’t just block — they change how defenses play inside.

FINAL S.T.E.P.™ OG STRUCTURE
S – Sustainability Lead Blocking (LB), Versatility (V)
T – Technique Get Off (GO), Pass Sets (PS)
E – Ex*****on Engage to Pancake (ETP), Edge Blocking (EB)
P – Presence Physical finish, second-level impact

WHY THIS WORKS (BIG PICTURE)
✔ Keeps recruiting → NFL continuum intact
✔ Aligns OL evaluation with how Sundays evaluate guards
✔ Avoids overweighting “hype” traits
✔ Makes OGs comparable across classes and systems
Scout Trout Elite Take
“Interior dominance is not flashy — but it wins championships. S.T.E.P. exposes which guards can actually control football games.”

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