The Lineman Loadout · Vetted by Coach Jay Freeman
Gear Up for the Trenches
Every piece a lineman straps on — helmet to cleats — researched from coaches and the lineman community. Pick your level to see the full loadout built for you.
Youth
Gear Up, Young Hog
Your first real lineman gear. We kept it simple — here’s what keeps you safe and what every young lineman needs. Start with the green MUST-HAVE stuff.
30 categories of gear →
High School
The Varsity Kit
Friday-night ready. The real lineman-cut pads, gloves, cleats, and braces coaches actually put their linemen in — essentials first, upgrades after.
35 categories of gear →
Pro / College
The Trench Standard
College, semi-pro, and grown-man football. The premium, low-profile, high-durability gear the men in the middle run at the highest level — with the specs and the why behind every pick.
34 categories of gear →
Coach
Run the Trench Room
Whistles, boards, hand shields, sleds and the teaching tools coaches use to build the trenches — toggle O-Line or D-Line.
27 categories of gear →Complete loadout by position
The full head-to-cleat checklist of everything a lineman straps on — split for each side of the trench.
Shop by gear
Buying one piece? Jump straight to the guide — what to look for, O-line vs. D-line, and the picks.
- Best Helmet
- Best Lineman Facemask / Cage
- Best Mouthguard
- Best Chin Strap & Fit Accessories
- Best Shoulder Pads
- Best Back Plate
- Best Lineman Gloves
- Best Forearm Pads & Sleeves
- Best Elbow Sleeves & Pads
- Best Wrist Support
- Best Girdle / Integrated Pads
- Best Hip & Tailbone Pads
- Best Knee Braces (Prophylactic & Hinged)
- Best Football Pants
- Best Cleats
- Best Compression Top
- Best Grip Strengthener
- Best Foam Roller
- Best Blocking Pad / Hand Shield
- Best Equipment Bag
- Best Eye Black
- Best Whistle