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Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2026 blue chip offensive lineman
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 Watch Noah Best's Highlights on Hudl. 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 Social Media Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
USA Today
30-01-2025
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- USA Today
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 Twitter Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. Join the conversation today.
