2026 Wheeling Central TE/LB Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV has stepped into the postseason playing some of his best football, continuing to impact the Maroon Knights in all three phases. He’s been a reliable target in the passing game with 13 receptions for 216 yards and three scores, giving their offense a steady option when they need to move the chains. Defensively, he’s been even more valuable, piling up 40 tackles and snagging three interceptions while consistently disrupting plays in space. Olejasz already drew early D1 interest over the summer, and his playoff performance only reinforces why his blend of size, instincts, and athletic growth makes him one of the more intriguing upper-class prospects to monitor as Wheeling Central pushes deeper into November.

2026 Wheeling Central TE/LB Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV has done a nice job for the Maroon Knights on offense, but his play on defense has been excellent. The two-way star picked up his first D1 offer from Morehead State this summer, and you can see why programs at that level would be intrigued with his potential. Olejasz will get going more as a pass catcher the remainder of the season, and has made a difference maker at outside linebacker with 2 interceptions. More college programs should keep a close eye on Olejasz the rest of the season as a high-ceiling and high-upside prospect.

One of the top small school athletes in Class A this season in multiple sports will be 2026 Wheeling Central TE Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV . He returns as the Knights’ leading receiver from 2024 and has rare size and athleticism at the small school level that will prove to cause matchup issues.

Here’s what we recently said about Olejasz in our 2026 Rankings Stock Risers article:

“We’ve been high on 2026 Wheeling Central TE  Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV  before most people knew about him, after showing a ton of potential as a junior for the Knights. We got eyes on Olejasz at the Fairmont State Prospect Camp, where he impressed the Falcons enough to extend him his first offer. He’s a basketball-first athlete, but has a very high ceiling for football if he dedicates himself to growing physically to play TE at the next level. Olejasz has size and athleticism that can’t be taught, and is a big ball of clay that can be molded into a future high-level college football player.”

We’ve been high on 2026 Wheeling Central TE Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV before most people knew about him, after showing a ton of potential as a junior for the Knights. We got eyes on Olejasz at the Fairmont State Prospect Camp, where he impressed the Falcons enough to extend him his first offer. He’s a basketball first athlete but has a very high ceiling for football if he dedicates himself to growing physically to play TE at the next level. Olejasz has size and athleticism that can’t be taught, and is a big ball of clay that can be molded into a future high-level college football player.

The vision for 2026 Wheeling Central TE Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV as a football prospect is coming together as he picked up his first college offer from Fairmont State after a strong showing at their Elite Camp. He’s been a very good basketball player for the Knights during his high school career, a sport in which he’s talented enough to play at the D2 level in college as well. Football, though, is where I believe his ceiling is the highest once he focuses on adding mass to his 6’6 frame. Olejasz is a project as a TE given his slender frame right now, but he has an athletic build to mold once he focuses on one sport at the next level. The athleticism is also there for Olejasz to utilize as a receiving TE, with the blocking aspect to be developed later down the line.

Another basketball prospect who showed true potential as a football player this season was 2026 Wheeling Central TE Max Olejasz Max Olejasz 6'6" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV . He’s a very notable prospect on the court but could develop into a high-level football prospect if he wants to. You can’t teach 6’7 and athletic and although he’s a bit light for TE, Olejasz certainly has the frame to grow into one. He was mostly a large WR this season but you can see his potential as a TE when watching his tape. Olejasz was a big play threat for the Knights averaging 24.6 yards per catch on 19 receptions for 467 yards and 10 touchdowns. His ceiling is sky high as a football prospect and it’ll be fun to watch how he develops in year two.