I had a chance to catch White line up at Liberty early in the 2026 season. The senior held it down at left offensive tackle against a formidable Lightning defense, which stands out most for its speed. While White distinguishes himself for his power and physicality, he handled the quick Liberty attack very well. Smooth footwork and active hands help in setting up against the pass rush, and, again there’s a big time push in the rushing attack. White is a good athlete that can pick off defenders in space, too. While he could keep developing as a tackle, his athleticism would play up with a flip inside.

Colleges have been slow to advance on White, but the large offensive lineman is the kind of prospect that could take off as a senior. He’s big and physical already with plenty of projection remaining. White is a really sound option for programs on the next level looking to mold a recruit and help him reach his recognizable potential. Southeast Polk has a strong history of development, so White can be expected to be better this year than he was a season ago, when he earned first-team all-state recognition. He’s built for the interior of the O-Line. Leg drive and power in the upper body help him easily displace bodies in front of him. White is agile and moves well, which helps him reach blocks in space. Drake offered this summer. That would be a great spot for him. I also think he’ll turn more heads in 2026.

Picking up his first Division I offer from the hometown Drake Bulldogs, Noah White Noah White 6'2" | 305 lbs | OL Southeast Polk | 2027 State IA received that elusive first D1 offer four months after we at PrepRedzone Iowa deemed him worthy of one.

As stated when White was named to the 5A All-State squad by PRZIA, the junior is “a smart, solid offensive lineman. Technically sound, keeping his head up and his feet driving, White is an OL anybody at the 5A level would love to have. Versatile with reps at left tackle, left guard and center this season, he’s only going to get bigger, stronger and better.”

Pairing versatility with a body that’s already surpassed the 300-pound mark, White could be a “How did everyone else pass on this guy?” type of prospect in a few years.

Watching Noah White Noah White 6'2" | 305 lbs | OL Southeast Polk | 2027 State IA plow through opposing defensive lines this fall for the dynastic Southeast Polk program that has sent a plethora of offensive linemen to the next level, it was easy to tell that he belongs playing Division I ball.

As stated when White was named to the 5A All-State squad by PRZIA, the junior is “a smart, solid offensive lineman. Technically sound, keeping his head up and his feet driving, White is an OL anybody at the 5A level would love to have. Versatile with reps at left tackle, left guard and center this season, he’s only going to get bigger, stronger and better.”

That type of versatility and size should be a calling card for a variety of programs, looking like he could step in and play guard already at the FCS level.

White lined up at left tackle for a team that won its fourth Class 5A state title in a row. He was just a sophomore. That should tell you a lot. When you pop in his 10th-grade highlights, the all-district performer impresses with his fundamentals and balance. Scouting him live twice this past season, White stood out as advanced for his age, technically and physically. As such, he works well on the outside at this level. However, when you watch him, you could see him excelling with a move inside, depending on how he develops moving forward.