Gear Up, Young Hog

A 4-star, well-priced youth helmet that takes a true closed-cage lineman facemask — the value pick versus the $600+ premium shells.

One of only two 5-star youth helmets in the 2025 ratings, with the same deformable-layer tech scaled for young linemen. The youth safety benchmark.

A youth-sized closed lineman cage with the dual-wire bar pattern, giving young linemen fuller coverage without adult weight.

The best-selling boil-and-bite football mouthguard — heavy shock frame, gel-fit liner, convertible strapped/strapless. Adult and youth sizes.

No-boil mouthguard designed to fit over braces top and bottom — the right pick for the many youth/HS linemen in orthodontics.

Lightweight entry-level youth pad (~$90) sized for the smallest, youngest players. Best as an affordable, well-fitting starter rather than a high-contact lineman pad.

All-purpose youth pad with a flat-pad design, STAC shoulder system, RipKord quick-release, and removable deltoid pads — a youth-scaled build that works for young linemen.

Sleeveless compression shirt with HEX closed-cell foam pads bonded to moisture-wicking fabric, covering shoulders, ribs, and spine. A lighter rib base layer.

A heart-guard chest pad using Unequal’s HART material, studied at Tufts as effective at reducing commotio cordis risk. Worn over the heart, in harness and shirt versions.

A value-priced youth lineman glove with a compression-fit backing and durable padding over the hands, knuckles, and fingers.

The youth-sized version of Nike’s D-Tack lineman glove, scaling the padded backhand and tacky palm down for younger linemen.

A single padded forearm sleeve with HexPad foam and moisture-wicking fabric, an easy entry point for younger linemen or single-arm coverage.

A neoprene elbow sleeve with a thick shock-absorbing pad specifically built to protect the elbow against turf and floor burns.

A low-profile breathable knit wrist sleeve with an adjustable strap for light compression and support that fits under a glove.

Integrated 5-pad girdle with closed-cell EVA foam and plastic thigh inserts plus perforated hip and tailbone pads, in youth and adult sizes.

Compression-fit youth girdle with seven sewn-in pads (hips, thighs, tailbone, knees) and moisture management — a no-fuss all-in-one for young linemen.

Basic girdle with a sewn-in high-rise hip and tailbone pad — a simple, durable option for teams running pads under slotted pants.

Cramer’s integrated girdle highlighting dual-layer hip-pointer protection plus a tailbone pad, in youth and adult sizes.

Closed-cell EVA foam thigh pads with a plastic face, sized for youth and high school players running slotted pants.

Traditional slotted/belt knee pads that drop into pant knee pockets — the classic budget knee protection for teams running slotted pants.

Integrated game pant with all 7 pads built in (high-rise hip, tailbone, thigh, knee) plus high-rise iliac-crest padding — a grab-and-go for young linemen.

Mid-cut youth cleat built for power and stability, with a thickly padded tongue and collar that cushions the foot when stepped on.

Mid-cut youth lineman cleat with an aggressive Shark outsole and durable upper that supports the ankle without restricting sprint.

Snug Nike Pro compression top with Dri-FIT sweat-wicking and targeted ventilation for hot two-a-days. The main alternative to UA HeatGear.

A lighter ~80 lb CoC gripper bundled with Expand-Your-Hand bands for opening-strength balance. A sensible entry resistance for younger and newer linemen.

Continuous-loop mini-bands for hip activation, lateral-shuffle, and first-step work — staple warm-up tools for footwork and base development.

A 24"H x 16"W x 4"-thick handheld shield with a high-density foam core and durable synthetic cover. A value-priced workhorse pad for hand-placement and strike drills.

A 28" x 15" x 15" 600-denier duffel that fits shoulder pads, helmet, and guards, with two mesh bags for helmet and laundry. Simple, durable, value-priced.

A value 2-pack of grease sticks for football, easy to apply and remove. Plenty of product for a full season at a low price.

Mess-free adhesive eye-black strips with a white pencil for personalizing. No smearing and won’t dirty clothes — a convenient trade-off versus grease.

A 100% cotton field towel with a sturdy premium-grade hook-and-loop closure to hang off the belt. Soaks up sweat and mud to keep hands dry between snaps.