NCISAA OL To Know in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 North Carolina high school football season is nearly here. It can be easy to miss talented players across the state, and often fans miss some of the best players, especially at private schools. There's plenty of talent across the NCISAA ranks, and here, we're looking at some of the top players in that association. Let's look at the offensive line in this piece, a position group with plenty of college-bound talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with promo code Helms30</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top NCISAA Offensive Linemen</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's Note: Check out our other NCISAA breakdowns:</em><br><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/top-ncisaa-qbs-to-know/">QBs</a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/ncisaa-rbs-to-know-2/">RBs</a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/07/ncisaa-wrs-to-know-in-2026/">WRs</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Rising Seniors</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2056052"],"_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-6a4d34cc95616"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hodson is one of our favorite interior offensive line prospects in the state. He was a guy who had to become a good technician early in his career before his body caught up. Then, he added weight to a profile that already screamed "impressive prospect," and the offers started to roll in. If you watch Providence Day this season, take some time to watch the big guy on the interior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276355"],"_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-6a4d34cc956d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stauffer is a massive tackle prospect who has suffered some injury setbacks in the past. Still, he earned a Hampden-Sydney offer this spring and could pick up more momentum with a strong senior season. He has plenty of power, and I like his first step as a pass protector, especially as a taller guy. I'm interested to see if he can raise his stock as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670269"],"_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-6a4d34cc957de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cherry is one of a few impressive prospects on Providence Day's elite offensive line, but one of the least heralded. He's seen by a lot of the local FCS schools as an offer candidate, though he hasn't quite broken through on the recruiting trail. A strong senior season at center could change that, and he's a guy I'm watching closely this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Talented Underclassmen</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616131"],"_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-6a4d34cc95872"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lane is a Concord High School transfer who will be one of a few new pieces on a promising Cannon offensive line. He was one of our <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/2028-watchlist-to-ranked-spring-rankings-update/">top risers</a> from the spring rankings update, moving from our watchlist to well inside the Top 150. He has good power, hand usage, and clean footwork. I don't think he's hit his ceiling yet, and we could be looking at a fantastic FCS prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925988"],"_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-6a4d34cc95910"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hicks is one of several top offensive line prospects in a fantastic 2029 class. A true center, he started all season for Christ School, flashing impressive power, footwork, and the ability to climb to the second level. His snaps are solid, and he'll likely grow a bit more, though he already has good size. We're looking forward to continuing to scout a potentially elite interior offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other NCISAA OL To Know</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687749' first='Christopher' last='Strayhorn']</strong> | Providence Day</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1151608' first='Christopher' last='Peavy Jr'].</strong> | Providence Day</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1870771' first='Jackson' last='Plume']</strong> | Christ School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1953800' first='Malachi' last='Prah-Ennin']</strong> | Cannon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1718079' first='Henry' last='Hamilton']</strong> | North Raleigh Christian Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2112026' first='Crawford' last='Williams']</strong> | SouthLake Christian Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Our preseason coverage is just getting started. 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