June Rankings Update: 2026 Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2026. In this article, we will showcase the 2026 offensive lineman with analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2405","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c6b33112f9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["364854"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c6b3312877"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='364854' first='Cody' last='Taylor'] explodes off the line of scrimmage with good foot quickness and pad level. Taylor is the 5th rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Taylor displays good and consistent footwork with good hand placement to gain inside leverage while showcasing his athleticism to displace defenders in their gaps. He can create rushing lanes while being able to extend and get to the second level to wall off linebackers. Displays a mix of speed and raw power with impressive core strength. Agile puller that can get out in space and that is able to stay in front of his man (mirror) in pass protection. Displays a strong anchor due to good lower body strength, core strength, hand placement and hand strength to control power/bull rushers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Kentucky, Memphis, New Mexico State, Ole Miss, Toledo, UNLV, UT Martin, Vanderbilt &amp; Virginia Tech</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.4 GPA / 3 Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/CodyTaylor68">✞ [player_tooltip player_id='364854' first='Cody' last='Taylor'] ✞ (@CodyTaylor68) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["207186"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c6b33128c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin'] brings an impressive mix of good power, full body strength and athleticism to the position. Goodwin is the 13th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. He displays explosion off the line of scrimmage with good pad level, lower body power and foot quickness. He showcases good hand placement, hand strength and punch timing to throw off the defender and create leverage to drive the opposition back or displace. Good angling in reach and zone blocks. Very strong anchor in pass protection, demonstrating control with good lower body strength, core strength, hand placement and awareness to potential stunts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas, Arkansas State, Colorado State, Georgia Tech, Houston, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, South Carolina, TCU, Texas A&amp;M, Texas State, UTEP &amp; Wisconsin.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.7 GPA / 84″ wingspan / 4 Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/goodwin2026">(4) [player_tooltip player_id='207186' first='Evan' last='Goodwin'] (@goodwin2026) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206538"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c6b3312902"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1206538' first='Deminio' last='Patterson'] is a mauler in the run game along with solid pass protection. Patterson is the 16th rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Patterson displays good athleticism to get out in space on screens, reach blocks or working his way up to the second level with good angles and pad level. Good vision on diagnosing stunts and twists that come across his face. Good lower body strength with good hand placement to anchor pass rushers. Very good physical toughness that plays till the whistle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offers: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/D1_Patt","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/D1_Patt </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212209"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c6b331294c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='212209' first='Jahlon' last='Harris'] brings power and a strong anchor to the position. Harris is the 18th rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Harris displays good foot quickness and pad level to get out of his stance with proper footwork quickly. Demonstrates good hand placement and hand strength in both the running and passing game to create leverage instantly. His power and run blocking especially in short yardage situations are his best attributes. Keeps his quarterback clean with his ability to control his opposition with his lower body strength, core strength and balance to anchor against pass rushers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Missouri</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – Under Armour All-American</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/JahlonHarris">(2) [player_tooltip player_id='212209' first='Jahlon' last='Harris'] (@JahlonHarris) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401208"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666c6b331298a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401208' first='Samuel' last='Hicks'] dominates in pass protection with his ability to control the opposition and maul in the running game. Hicks is the 38th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2026. Displays good foot quickness and acceleration to fire off the line of scrimmage with the ability to get to the second level to open up a hole for the running back quickly. Has good short-area quickness that makes him have an advantage against his opposition to create leverage quickly with good hand placement, timing and pad level. In pass protection, has a good natural balance along with and placement, hand strength and bend to mirror or control and anchor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: None ATM</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/SamuelHicks_50">(3) [player_tooltip player_id='401208' first='Samuel' last='Hicks'] (@SamuelHicks_50) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 OFFENSIVE LINEMAN IN THE CLASS OF 2026:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='421493' first='Landon' last='Billy'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='262460' first='Akira' last='Fujibayashi'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='552783' first='Kingston' last='Jackson'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='320131' first='Jeremyah' last='Green'] (Quitman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='401181' first='Alec' last='Huie'] (Clinton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1192009' first='Matthew' last='Heckman'] (Fayetteville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='259606' first='Nicholas' last='Barry'] (Rogers Heritage)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->