Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2026 blue chip offensive lineman

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Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2026 blue chip offensive lineman
The Oklahoma Sooners added their ninth pledge in the 2026 recruiting class on Monday, picking up a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Noah Best. Best is the No. 15 interior offensive lineman in the class according to Rivals and is also a four-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite and On3 Industry ranking.
Best marks the second offensive line commitment in the class, joining Will Conroy, another interior offensive line prospect in 2026. Best chose the Sooners over offers from Missouri and Kansas State and had a total of 24 Power Four offers across the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12.
It's a big win for Bill Bedenbaugh and the Oklahoma Sooners, who add another physical interior offensive lineman of the future.
Best is a force at the point of attack and imposes his will on defenders. He moves really well in space, displaying 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.
Although he projects as a guard at the collegiate level, his experience and the talent he has shown at offensive tackle will provide Best the position flexibility to make an impact at multiple spots along the offensive line.
More: Oklahoma Sooners 2026 recruiting commitment tracker
Noah Best's Recruiting Profile
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Rating
Stars Overall Position State ESPN 3 -- 35 66 Rivals 4 -- 15 36 247Sports 3 -- 29 53 247 Composite 4 403 34 54 On3 Recruiting 3 -- 31 62 On3 Industry 4 388 30 51
Vitals
Hometown Midlothian, Texas Projected Position Interior Offensive Line Height 6-foot-4 Weight 295 pounds
Recruitment
Offered on June 6, 2024
Attended Oklahoma's junior day on Jan. 25.
Official Visit June 6-8
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 Kansas State California Memphis Stanford
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