2026 Rankings Update 3.0: Offensive Linemen

<!-- 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":"2494","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66aa9f5ce8fd2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the month of July is coming to a close, the 2024 high school football season is almost here! With that in mind, another round of rankings updates is currently in progress. After already covering the class of 2025, we have now moved on to the class of 2026 with a new Top 150 update being officially posted. Now that this update has been published, I will be taking the next week or so to break down the rankings by position. After already covering the offensive skill players, here are our top offensive linemen in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402549"],"_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-66aa9f5cea8a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402549' first='Jarvis' last='Strickland'] established himself as the top overall player in the state in his class with a very impressive sophomore season. Strickland lines up at left tackle where he is a dominant run blocker. He plays with a ton of physicality, showing the ability to drive his man down the field with ease and finish his blocks through the whistle. Jarvis has also shown the ability to pull from the tackle spot and destroy anything in his path a lead blocker. He is also very reliable in pass protection, showing the footwork to mirror opposing pass rushers off the edge. Strickland currently holds several Power 4/FBS offers and I expect that list to continue to grow as he is a high caliber offensive line prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401700"],"_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-66aa9f5cea906"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401700' first='David' last='Pellman'] is another offensive lineman who has established himself as one of the top overall players in the state in the class of 2026. Pellman is very versatile, showing the ability to play in multiple spots on the offensive line. He is very impressive as a run blocker, showing the ability to finish his blocks quickly with a ton of physicality, resulting in frequent pancake blocks. Pellman has also shown the ability to get to the second level quickly and pick up blocks in the open field. David currently holds multiple Power 4/FBS offers and I expect more to come his way as he is a very talented prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283977"],"_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-66aa9f5cea950"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283977' first='Max' last='Merz'] is a player who has been high on our radar for a while now and continued to impress as a sophomore. Merz lines up at guard where he is very reliable when asked to pull in the run game. He does a great job of getting up the field quickly when pulling and picking up blocks as a lead blocker. Merz also does a great job of creating movement off the line of scrimmage. Mac currently holds offers from Louisville, Marshall, Toledo, Kent State, and Troy, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Power 4 offensive line prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971528"],"_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-66aa9f5cea9a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='971528' first='George' last='Luckett'] is an offensive lineman who has been on our radar for a while now and has continued to climb up our rankings. Luckett lines up at tackle where he is very dominant in the run game. He is a very physical blocker, exploding out of his stance and driving his man down the field through the whistle. George is also reliable in pass protection, showing the ability to mirror opposing pass rushers off the edge while keeping a strong base, not allowing much penetration into the pocket. Luckett recently picked up his first offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312498"],"_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-66aa9f5cea9e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up our top five offensive linemen in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1312498' first='Noah' last='Winsley']. Winsley is a very versatile offensive lineman, showing the ability to play both guard and tackle. He is very impressive as a run blocker, showing the ability to explode out of his stance and drive his man several yards down the field. Noah has also shown the ability to pull and pick up blocks in the open field as a lead blocker. Winsley is also reliable in pass protection, using his quick footwork to mirror opposing pass rushers with ease. Noah currently holds offers from Miami (OH) and Kent State, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the Division I level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Players Included in Top 150:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='224739' first='Bo' last='Wolford'] (Belfry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='971529' first='Colt' last='Kelly'] (Boyle County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='971531' first='Ben' last='Myers'] (Paducah Tilghman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='401696' first='Colton' last='Lewis'] (Pleasure Ridge Park)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='1175797' first='Keenan' last='Ogle'] (George Rogers Clark)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1264306' first='Zane' last='Cook'] (Mayfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='773246' first='Wyatt' last='Simons'] (Nicholas County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='971532' first='Ethan' last='Pittman'] (Wayne County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='1176968' first='Will' last='Sandfoss'] (Newport Central Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='1279071' first='Gavin' last='Hinkle'] (Corbin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='1175822' first='Drew' last='Johnson'] (Owensboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='1176960' first='Dalton' last='Hoskins'] (Leslie County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='1176925' first='Myles' last='Marlow'] (Corbin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='1175791' first='Eli' last='Duke'] (Bullitt East)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='1175794' first='Camden' last='Burke'] (Madison Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. [player_tooltip player_id='1264304' first='Peyton' last='Collins'] (North Laurel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. [player_tooltip player_id='971540' first='Quin' last='Baggett'] (Trigg County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. [player_tooltip player_id='401695' first='Colton' last='Johns'] (Lexington Christian Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='971530' first='Isaac' last='Adkins'] (Johnson Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='1326131' first='Stephen' last='Bingham'] (Letcher County Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26. [player_tooltip player_id='971539' first='Marcus' last='Lewis'] (Boyd County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>27. [player_tooltip player_id='283978' first='Sawyer' last='Hall'] (Breathitt County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->