Rankings Update: 2026 Offensive Line New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>With our most recent 2026 rankings coming out last week, there are plenty of top tier offensive lineman that have been newly added, and whom are some of the top underclassman up front across the state. Below is a full film breakdown of these new additions that were added to our rankings along with some next level projections. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992766"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650f177a7c3e0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swope should fit nicely inside at the next level, and checks in as one of the top offensive lineman in our most recent 2026 rankings release. Anchoring the line as only a second year player at the prep level for one of the top teams on the western region, he is a true violent blocker inside that snaps out of his stance and gets heavy hands on defenders early and often while getting vertical push. He is extremely athletic, can pull from the center position and gets to the second level quickly while able to sustain and finish blocks downfield with nasty intentions and strong base. He should draw FBS interest and offers sooner rather than later and should be one of the top names to know across the region in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992768"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650f177a7c488"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is another athletic kid for his age, with quick feet, heavy hands and plays with violence at all times. He has plenty of room to grow into his 6'4 frame, and will only pack on more weight as he progresses through his high school career. He offers position versatility due to his long arms, good base and active feet in pass protection while also showing that he can pull and get out to the second level quickly and sustain blocks in space. Checking in at number three in our OL rankings in the 2026 class, look for Smith to continue to dominate all competition over the next few seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650f177a7c504"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waterman passes the initial eye test, and carries no bad weight to his frame, and is a massive kid that will only continue to grow and fill out his frame. He plays long and patient in pass protection, shows good eye discipline when picking up pullers/stunts and can pass off/carry easily in traffic. Waterman also shows good flexibility in his stance while able to get out quickly and maintain a vertical push with consistency and shows he can combo/scrape to the second level and track down smaller defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992769"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650f177a7c579"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joseph is a big framed kid that moves defenders off the ball, and is a downhill vertical blocker that excels in tight windows when down blocking and using his initial lower body strength/power against smaller defensive lineman. Playing tackle for Centennial, he is a kid that should find his home inside at the next level, and has tons of untapped potential and will only continue to grow and develop as he moves through his prep career. Joseph shows that he can play with violent intentions in the run and pass game, and has solid movement abilities for his size and age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->