One of our top ranked 2026 offensive linement that is still uncommitted that had an encourging Week 2 tape against Grand Forks Red River is Bismarck St. Mary’s Roman Barnes Roman Barnes 6'5" | 295 lbs | OL/DL Bismarck St Marys | 2026 State ND . The tape starts off with Roman showing development with his fluid movement with his footwork to drive and control the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen for a pancake. The other area I have seen growth this fall is with his pad-level as I felt he’s more efficent for his size in with that skillset than where he was 3-5 months ago. He’s one that has some NAIA offers, but I surely have a D2 grade on Roman as the 6’5 295 pounder has a lot of upside that you can groom in a college strength and conditioning program.

I have to say, I am surprised how lightly Roman has been recruited so far this far into May as there are plenty of traits he shows that translates to the next-level. The 6’6 295 pounder out fo Bismarck St. Mary’s, is quite agile with his first step at that size and wastes no time getting his hands in position as a pass-blocker that has a massively quick punch. He also is a well-versed angle-blocker that shows off the drive to get into the second level. Roman gets a D1 grade from me in this 2026 ND class and is about to rise in these eyes.