2026 Rankings Update: Top Offensive Lineman

The latest edition of the Prep Redzone Illinois Class of 2026 has been unveiled.  Here we dive into the top players at each position.  Today we look at 2026 Rankings Update: Top Offensive Lineman!   Claude Mpouma (Mt. Carmel)   This is what NFL offensive tackles look like in his school.  This past season at Phillips he played football for the first time ever and almost immediately was one of the most dominant left tackles in the state.  Absolutely massive at 6'7" 300 pounds with long arms.  He is a high level athlete that has a basketball background.  Light on his feet, can bend, mirrors well, and is fluid moving.  Has the chance to be an elite pass protector with his movement skills, length, and quickness.  In the run game he is physical and plays with a mean streak.  Drives man back using good technique and getting his weight behind him.   [player_tooltip player_id='1399932' first='Tony' last='Balanganayi'] (Palatine)   This 6'4" 260 pound right tackle has everything you can look for in a future power 4 offensive tackle.  Elite level athlete that drives in the run game.  Plays with physicality and can get off one block to the next.   Moves insanely well in space. As a pass blocker he is one of the premier guys in this class with his wide base, elite typewriter footwork, strong hands, fluidity, and how technically sound he is.  Chance to be a complete offensive lineman at the next level!   [player_tooltip player_id='325063' first='Rico' last='Schrieber'] (Marist)   Schrieber is an athletic 6'7" 330 pound left tackle from Marist who has committed to Purdue.  He is a massive tackle that has good athleticism for his size.  Plays with a mean streak and is a human pancake machine!  Powerful with his hands, technically sound, and is a road grader.  Wrestles opponents to the ground.  Typewriter footwork in pass pro with good mirror and uses length to keep defenders out of body.  Mobility to block downfield or in pulling situations.   [player_tooltip player_id='401605' first='Gene' last='Riordan'] (Hinsdale Central)   Riordan is one of the premier prospects in the state.  The 6'5" 275 pound right tackle is a complete tackle being able to impact in both the run and pass. Great frame and strength.  He is light on his feet moving with ease.  Very quick.  Like how he uses his length and locks into his man.  Comfortable in one on one situations in space. Smart player helps make calls at the line along with being able to adjust to things on the fly during the play.  In the run game he plays with a mean streak moving guys and getting to the second level.  Very physical.   [player_tooltip player_id='801699' first='Casey' last='Thomann'] (Olney)   The recent Illini commit is coming off a monster junior campaign leading the Olney attack up front.  The 6'7" 285 pound lineman helped his team gain 3,000+ yards on the ground while recording 62 pancake blocks.  The is a right tackle with a huge frame and is super physical in the run game.  Drives with his lower half and uses his length to grab on to the edge and move them back or to the ground.  Seals well and can block on the move.  Plays with a mean streak and does an excellent job of using his hands in the run game.  Solid in pass pro displaying good balance and utilizing his long arms to keep defenders out of his body.  Often time smaller rushers will end up on the ground vs the big right tackle!   [player_tooltip player_id='801991' first='Owen' last='Fors'] (Barrington)   Fors is a 6'4" 275 pound left tackle that has a big and strong frame.  Plays with a ton of physicality and a mean streak.  Mauls in the run game driving defenders back.  Plays through the whistle.  Wants to destroy opponent.  Solid athlete that hits well on the move in space.   [player_tooltip player_id='1669564' first='Tommy' last='Fraumann'] (Loyola)   Really impressed with the tape from Fraumann who stands at 6'7" 250 pound as a left tackle from Loyola.  One of the more impressive pass blocking tackles we have seen.  Excellent footwork, light on his feet, mirrors his opponent, strong with his hands, and uses his length.  Technically very sound. Moves bodies in the run game showing good combination of athleticism and power.   Terrell Berryhill (East St. Louis)   Berryhill is a long and athletic left tackle at 6'6" 265 pounds that consistently impressed us during the season.  His athleticism really standouts out as his biggest trait that projects to the next level.  Moves so fluidly with excellent footwork.  Has a chance to be a big time pass blocker at the next level once he continues to add on strength to his frame. Leverages guys in the run game and seals defenders.   [player_tooltip player_id='1120487' first='Ryan' last='Myers'] (Batavia)   This Batavia lineman is up to 6'5" 290 pounds.  Has versatility being able to play multiple positions on the line, but probably is best at right tackle.  Moves well for his size and is forceful with his hands. Gets out of his stance quickly and has proven to be very difficult to get around against high level pass rushers.  In the run game he is adept at consistently putting defenders on their backside!   [player_tooltip player_id='1067031' first='Jake' last='Palucki'] (Andrew)   Palucki is a 6'5" 270 pound left guard that is super physical in the run game.  Big body and solid athlete that moves guys up front.  The interior offensive lineman has already committed to Toledo.   [player_tooltip player_id='283927' first='Lamont' last='Miller'] (Mt. Carmel)   There is a lot to like with this 6'5" 290 pound left guard.  Big body with a wide base.  Extremely athletic combined with good technique.  Moves well in space pulling and blocking downfield.  Mauls in the run game and seals well on the interior to create hole.

The latest edition of the Prep Redzone Illinois Class of 2026 has been unveiled. Here we dive into the top players at each position. Today we look at 2026 Rankings Update: Top Offensive Lineman!