Where the top interior offensive lineman recruits in the 2026 class signed

The offensive tackle group headlined most of the high-profile recruiting battles in the trenches this cycle, but the 2026 class has also produced some impressive offensive linemen on the interior.

Of the top 200 overall prospects in the 2026 cycle, 11 are listed as an IOL. The biggest headline amongst the top recruits at the position revolved around Kevin Brown, who eventually landed at West Virginia after backing off a longtime pledge to Penn State. Back in the spring, BYU flipped Bott Mulitalo from Oregon.

Below is a look at the top interior offensive linemen in the 2026 cycle and where they are headed to play college football next season:

1. Darius Gray — South Carolina

School: St. Christopher’s School (Va.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 45 NATL.

Gray on USC: “My commitment never wavered,” he told Rivals’ Chad Simmons. “There are many reasons, but the biggest was seeing how the fans continued to sell out every game no matter the circumstances. It shows how supportive Gamecock fans are, and it motivates me to work my tail off when I get there. I want to help this team and hopefully give the city what it deserves — a national championship. I told Carolina I was committing, and that comes with the good and the bad. I’m not going to leave because of an unexpected season. Nothing in life is perfect. I believe God brought me here for a reason.”

2. Kevin Brown — West Virginia

School: Harrisburg (Pa.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 60 NATL.

Scout’s Take: “With Penn State moving on from James Franklin, Kevin Brown sought out other potential suitors and he found himself a landing spot located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The 6-foot-5, 280 pound prospect has grown substantially in his technique in pass protection this season and has always been an enforcer at the point of attack. He has an excellent build for the position, but needs to add the necessary mass in order to play at the collegiate level, but he should be able to add it during the spring and summer with no issues. Plus, the fact that West Virginia loses at least three starters along the offensive front, Brown has every opportunity to come in and compete for a spot along the starting five of the offensive line for the Mountaineers.”

3. John Turntine — Texas

School: North Crowley (Texas)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 79 NATL.

Turntine on Texas: “I had to ask myself what do I truly want — and that was to become a great football player,” he told Rivals. “I want to keep pushing myself to the next level and I felt like Texas checks all those boxes,” he continued. “I can get a great degree after football is over, with a chance to be developed by the best coaching staff in the nation and become a beast … At Texas, I can become something I never even knew was possible … something I dreamed of … and I can become that there.”

4. Tommy Tofi — Oregon

School: Archbishop Riordan (Calif.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 82 NATL.

About: Tofi originally committed to Cal, but backed off that pledge at the end of June. Oregon was trending in the summer and that led to him choosing the Ducks just a couple days later on July 2. “No hard feelings against Cal, it actually felt like home, but I feel like my heart was at Oregon,” Tofi told Rivals’ Adam Gorney. “Going back to Eugene made me realize Oregon was the spot for me and I wanted to be in Eugene.”

5. Zyon Guiles — South Carolina

School: Carvers Bay (S.C.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 103 NATL.

Scouting Summary: “Mauling offensive lineman with the play strength, physicality, and movement skills to be a top player at the position. Measured at around 6-foot-4.5, 290 pounds with 32.75-inch arms before his senior season. Has a barrel-chested build and holds his weight well. Lines up at right tackle for his high school, which has produced multiple NFL Draft picks, despite playing in a lower classification. A dominant player on Friday nights. A loose, nimble mover with strong agility. Has very good lower-body flexibility for his size. At his best as a run blocker. Sinks his hips and explodes into defenders, showing the ability to play with great leverage. Has outstanding pop in his hands. Plays with a strong effort level on a snap-to-snap basis. Takes defensive linemen on a ride for four quarters. Nasty demeanor and looks to finish blocks with authority. Will need to adjust to the uptick in competition once he gets to the college level. Could play offensive tackle in college if needed, but projects best along the interior long-term. Will also benefit from honing his pass-blocking technique at the next level. Physical traits and play personality make him one of the top interior offensive line prospects in the cycle.”

6. Bott Mulitalo — BYU

School: Lone Peak (Utah)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 129 NATL.

About: Like Tofi, Mulitalo has also flipped his commitment this summer. This time it was Oregon that landed his pledge first, but he decommitted from the Ducks in March. Less than two months later, he chose Kalani Sitake and BYU. Playing for one of the top high school football programs in the Beehive State, Mulitalo ranks as the No. 3 recruit in Utah this cycle.

7. Samuel Roseborough — Texas A&M

School: Clearwater (Fla.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 162 NATL.

Roseborough on A&M: “It’s just the future with Coach (Mike) Elko, Coach (Adam) Cushing, the relationships built there are just so strong,” he told Rivals in July. “What put them over the top for me was how they prioritized my family just as much as they prioritized me. How they talk more about the future and where they see me fitting in.”

8. Gregory Patrick — Notre Dame

School: Portage Northern (Mich.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 165 NATL.

Scout’s Take: “Patrick plays with very good leverage, shows power, drives through his hips to uproot and get defensive linemen off balance. When you look at his physical makeup and size, he looks good at between 6-4 and 6-5 and 280 pounds. He has positional versatility in that he could play on the interior or at tackle if needed. Long term, he has more of the body of an interior offensive lineman, but he has the movement skills and reactive quickness to potentially play tackle if needed at Notre Dame. He has quality hand placement, understands angles and has a noticeable wherewithal regarding how he plays. He doesn’t find himself out of position often and doesn’t have many discernible weaknesses.”

9. Ben Nichols — Notre Dame

School: Davison (Mich.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 176 NATL.

Nichols on ND: “Historically they’re the best offensive line program anyone can go with,” he told Rivals. “They have great historical success … I love the coaches. Coach Freeman, Coach (Joe) Rudolph, all those guys are really cool. Great academic school as well … Those are the top factors that stuck out to me.”

10. Max Riley — Ohio State

School: Avon Lake (Ohio)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 182 NATL.

Riley on OSU: “I think there is a lot of opportunity at Ohio State in more aspects than football,” he told Lettermen Row. “You can have an impact on people for the better because you’re an Ohio State football player. I don’t think there’s been a better time to be a Buckeye.”

Other top IOL signees in the 2026 class

11. Chancellor Barclay — Clemson
12. Tyler Merrill — Notre Dame
13. Drew Evers — SMU
14. Esun Tafa — USC
15. Grant Wise — Clemson

16. Leo Delaney — Clemson
17. Chris Booker — Alabama
18. Marky Walbridge — Michigan
19. Tyreek Jemison — Georgia
20. Malachi Joyner — Arizona

21. Micah Smith — Illinois
22. Deacon Schmitt — Oklahoma
23. Graham Houston — Georgia
24. Carter Scruggs — Clemson
25. Kai Pritchard — Illinois