2026 Rankings: Top Offensive Lineman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has released the latest edition of the 2026 Rankings!&nbsp; After breaking down tape for months we have unveiled the new Class of 2026 Top 175!&nbsp; Here are the <strong>Top Offensive Lineman</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399932' first='Tony' last='Balanganayi'] (Palatine)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the tape of this Palatine 6'4" 260 pound right tackle.&nbsp; Brings plus athleticism to the table along with excellent movement skills.&nbsp; Great in space and is so technically sound!&nbsp; Physical taking guys to the ground in the run and is a bully at the point of attack.&nbsp; The athleticism, physical tools, and instincts are very intriguing here!<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401605' first='Gene' last='Riordan'] (Hinsdale Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riordan is a right tackle that can also kick into guard.&nbsp; He is a good athlete that is very technically sound.&nbsp; Brings physicality at the point of attack and plays with a nasty streak.&nbsp; Locks on to his man and drives them.&nbsp; Upside as a pass protector with his footwork and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='325063' first='Rico' last='Schrieber'] (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massive left tackle that stands at 6'7" 330 pounds. Plays a bit high at times which naturally comes with his height.&nbsp; An absolute pancake machine putting defenders on their backside on a regular basis.&nbsp; Plays with a mean streak.&nbsp; Great use of his hands in pass pro and uses his length.&nbsp; Also able to anchor well.&nbsp; Moves defenders wherever he wants them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801991' first='Owen' last='Fors'] (Barrington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fors really pops.&nbsp; The super athletic 6'4" 275 pound left guard plays great in space, is quick and mobile, and physical at the point of attack.&nbsp; Pancakes in the run game with his raw strength and has typewriter footwork in pass pro along with being able to anchor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801699' first='Casey' last='Thomann'] (Olney)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Olney right tackle is tall and very athletic.&nbsp; Moves very well to tht second level.&nbsp; Drives man off the line of scrimmage in the run game.&nbsp; Sound footwork against the pass and uses his length to keep pass rushes away.&nbsp; Strong initial punch.&nbsp; Has all the tools you look for in a young tackle prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212317' first='Jaquarius' last='Green'] (Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green is an absolute mammoth of a human being at 6'2" and 385 pounds.&nbsp; Projects best playing inside at guard.&nbsp; Will probably have to slim down some to get the most out of his athleticism.&nbsp; He mauls in the run game moving bodies with ease.&nbsp; Very powerful hands with his punch throwing them to the ground.&nbsp; Blocks well on short movement plays in the run game.&nbsp; Just moves the man across from him with ease.&nbsp; Will need some refinement in the pass pro game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Claude Mpouma (Phillips)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'7” 300 pound offensive tackle is ranked a little further down the list because he never played football until this year.&nbsp; We knew from his hoops background he had the potential.&nbsp; Through four weeks he has proven on the field and on the recruiting trail he is going to be one of the premier offensive tackles in the class with his size and athleticism.&nbsp; Going to fly up the board in our post season rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->