linemen co$t A LOT ! more than the per recruit money you are given for open spots. I find if i see a lineman in my 250 that will benefit my team ( start by soph ) i hit them hard and fast. In D1 the growth with Blk and Str is generally slow, so to me potential isn't really an issue here cept if it's one of those tapped out players. It is a gamble sometimes, especially when you work the sim off the recruit and a "bigger " school says "thank you" ( none have actually said this , which is just rude :) Basically search and find the locals that will help your program ( don't over reach ) then when recruiting starts hit em with more than the scout to start if you're really interested. Lock em in and be prepared to fight. don't forget to see how interested you neighbors may be in that recruit ( are they short at that position... ) Again just have to expect / be prepared to $pend on the OL ... Best of luck .. yeah i am not always successful with this plan but seems to work best for me