RJ Vandermark

💪 STRENGTH * Powerful lower body with a 575 lb squat * Anchors well vs. bull rush; hard to move off his spot * Finishes blocks with authority and balance ⚡ SPEED * Quick first step off the snap * Superior pull speed and short-area burst * Moves well laterally for an interior lineman 📏 SIZE * 6’2” | 285 lbs with a solid, college-ready frame * Natural interior build with room for continued development * Carries weight well with strength and mobility 🛠️ SKILLS * Strong hands and punch at the point of attack * Solid footwork and pad level in run blocking * Elite in pass protection with great leverage * Consistent technique; does his job play after play 🧠 SMARTS * 4.0 + GPA – disciplined, coachable, and dependable * Extremely High Football IQ * Understands assignments, fronts, and adjustments * Plays under control; rarely out of position 🤝 SELFLESS * Team-first mentality; does the dirty work in the trenches * Plays through the whistle and protects teammates * Leads by example with effort, toughness, and attitude on and off the field * Passionately serves his community RJ has his future set on football, as he seeks an opportunity to play at the next level. Class of 2028. RJ has been playing varsity football since 8th grade at Conway Christian School. In 9th grade, he was a starter for the brand-new Atlantic Collegiate Academy in Conway, SC. With a family relocation due to work to Lynchburg, VA in the summer, RJ joined the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs as a 10th grader. He was a swing player for Coach Rocco as the Bulldogs won the region championship and fell short at states. In December, the family moved back to Conway, SC where RJ returned to Atlantic Collegiate. With his size and strength, RJ has been an elite player on the line, and continues to develop and grow in his strength, size, and speed.