Oklahoma Sooners earn crystal ball for 2026 offensive lineman
Oklahoma Sooners earn crystal ball for 2026 offensive lineman Can the Oklahoma Sooners land 2026 offensive lineman Noah Best?
The Oklahoma Sooners continue to create momentum in the 2026 recruiting class after a successful Junior Day last weekend. Oklahoma earned a commitment from four-star wide receiver Daniel Odom and were predicted to land four-star defensive end Kevin Ford Jr. Now the Sooners are gaining momentum in the recruitment of another key target, offensive lineman Noah Best.
Sean Williams of Power Mizzou and 247Sports issued a crystal ball prediction favoring the Oklahoma Sooners in Best's recruitment.
Best is a three-star prospect out of Midlothian, Texas. He plays offensive tackle for his high school squad but is considered an interior offensive lineman at the collegiate level. He holds 23 offers and is currently being pursued by 22 Power Four programs.
The first thing that stands out about Best is his physicality. He's a force at the point of attack and imposes his will on defenders. Best moves really well in space. He shows the athleticism to pull across the formation and climb to the second level in the run game. As a pass protector, Best displays really good footwork. He doesn't allow defenders to beat him around the edge. He's a strong player. Once he gets his hands on the rusher, they don't go anywhere.
His physicality and ability to move will be his greatest assets as he moves to the collegiate level. Though he projects as a guard, his experience at offensive tackle gives him the position flexibility to make an impact at multiple spots along the offensive line.
Noah Best's Recruiting Profile
Rating
Stars Overall Position State ESPN 3 -- -- -- Rivals 3 -- 31 30 247Sports 3 -- 22 44 247 Composite 3 358 29 47 On3 Recruiting 3 -- 37 47 On3 Industry 3 366 35 46
Vitals
Hometown Midlothian, Texas Projected Position Interior Offensive Line Height 6-foot-3 Weight 290 pounds
Recruitment
Offered on June 6, 2024
Attended Oklahoma's Junior Day on January 25.
Notable Offers
Per 247Sports
Oklahoma Arizona State Arkansas Auburn Baylor Georgia Tech Houston Kansas LSU Michigan Missouri Nebraska North Texas Oklahoma State Ole Miss SMU TCU Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech UCLA UTEP Wisconsin
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