2026 Class: Interior Offensive Line Superlatives

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BEST ALL AROUND LINEMAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284060"],"_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-67c11d36208c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elias Martinez Beasley earns the Best All-Around Lineman superlative in the 2026 class. The No. 1 offensive lineman in New Jersey backs up his ranking with elite tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'3”, 275 pounds, Beasley brings rare athleticism to the interior. He moves fluidly, quickly reaches defenders, and excels as a puller. Whether blocking in space on screens or winning one-on-one battles in the run game, he gets the job done. His pass sets are crisp, his footwork is clean, and his technique continues to sharpen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His versatility adds another layer to his game. While best suited as a guard, he has reps at tackle and even on the defensive line. That kind of flexibility makes him even more valuable to college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scouts have taken notice. Beasley recently picked up an offer from Charlotte, and more will come as his film circulates. With his skill set and upside, he makes a strong case as the most complete lineman in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18038292/67553c09ea1f1b1824e2a1b9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c11d3620bb8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BEST ANCHOR</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212399"],"_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-67c11d3620c39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='212399' first='Rhett' last='Morris'], the 6'3”, 285-pound lineman from Don Bosco, earns the Best Anchor superlative in the 2026 class. His ability to hold his ground against power rushers makes him a force in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris plays with a strong base and natural lower-body strength. He absorbs contact, sinks his hips, and resets with ease. Even against high-level competition, he rarely gives up ground. His footwork and hand placement allow him to stay balanced, making him one of the toughest linemen to move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But he's not just a power player. Morris shows impressive athleticism for his size, moving well in space and finishing blocks with authority. Whether working in tandem or handling one-on-one assignments, he consistently delivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His talent hasn't gone unnoticed. He holds offers from James Madison, UNLV, West Virginia, and Temple. With his skill set, expect his recruitment to keep heating up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17949204/67505e44aa0c9298c946d753' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c11d3620c73"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BEST GRIP STRENGTH </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401332"],"_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-67c11d3620ce7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401332' first='Michael' last='Gildea'], a 6'6”, 290-pound guard, earns the Best Grip Strength superlative in the 2026 class. Once he locks onto a defender, the rep is essentially over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His tape makes that clear. Whether in pass protection or the run game, Gildea latches on and controls his assignment. His hand strength, combined with his size and power, makes disengaging nearly impossible. He also moves well in space, showing the athleticism to pull and reach second-level defenders easily.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Recruiting circles have taken notice. Gildea picked up an offer from North Carolina and even hosted a visit from the Tar Heels' head coach, Bill Belichick. With his blend of size, strength, and mobility, he's well on his way to becoming one of the top interior linemen in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12787046/672b841086296d8276756523' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c11d3620d1b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MOST VERSTILE</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341119"],"_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-67c11d3620d84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='341119' first='Caden' last='Sternlieb'] earned the Most Versatile Interior Lineman superlative in the 2026 class. At 6'0” and 295 pounds, he brings athleticism, strength, and balance to the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His mobility sets him apart. He moves well in space, quickly pulls, and consistently reaches the second level. He has an excellent impact on contact, whether blocking in-line or on the move. His ability to play both guard and center only adds to his value. Not only can he handle pass protection at both spots, but he also recognizes blitzes and adjusts accordingly—a crucial trait for interior linemen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite flying under the radar, Sternlieb played a key role in St. Thomas Aquinas's strong season. He's one of their top linemen, and his stock should continue to rise. Expect his name to gain traction as one of the top interior prospects to watch in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17795666/673e1d7c2e7ac2cc2559797e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c11d3620db7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MOST VERSATILE RUN BLOCKER</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212404"],"_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-67c11d3620e1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='212404' first='Travis' last='Nodelman'] earns the Most Versatile Run Blocker superlative in the 2026 class. The 6'1”, 295-pound center/guard plays a key role in Bergen Catholic's dominant run game, proving he can execute in any scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His tape speaks for itself. At center, he snaps quickly, executes double teams, and easily moves defenders out of gaps. He understands angles and consistently finishes blocks in man or zone concepts. His ability to pull and operate in space only adds to his value. Bergen Catholic runs one of the most versatile rushing attacks in the state, and Nodelman's adaptability makes that possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bergen Catholic, a four-time state champion, has built its success in the trenches. Nodelman stands out as a key anchor, helping to create one of New Jersey's most dominant run games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17907947/6753100e3d112d85ebed365b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c11d3620e50"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->