Top offensive tackle recruits in the updated 2027 Rivals300 rankings

Five of the top 10 would finish as five-stars if the rankings were completed today

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The 2027 class features a talented group of offensive tackle recruits, with five of the top 10 projected to finish as five-star prospects. Nine total tackles are ranked in the top 100 of the Rivals300, signaling a deep and skilled position group that will be closely watched over the next nine months leading up to National Signing Day.

Why it matters

Offensive tackle is a crucial position in football, and the 2027 class appears to have exceptional talent at the position. These top recruits will be highly sought after by top college programs as they look to build their offensive lines of the future.

The details

The Rivals300 rankings feature several standout offensive tackle prospects, including Matthew Matthews (No. 3), Cooper Hackett (No. 6), Jaden Brown (No. 15), Kaeden Penny (No. 20), and Olubobola Olubode (No. 28). Many of these recruits have already received interest from top programs and are planning spring and summer visits to help make their college decisions.

  • The Rivals300 rankings were updated in March 2026.
  • National Signing Day for the 2027 class is in December 2026.

The players

Matthew Matthews

The nation's top offensive tackle prospect, Matthews has received interest from schools like Georgia, LSU, Miami, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

Cooper Hackett

An early Oklahoma commit, Hackett flipped from his initial pledge to Texas Tech to join the Sooners' offensive line.

Jaden Brown

Oregon and Texas A&M have emerged as the top contenders for Brown, who has an official visit set to College Station in June.

Kaeden Penny

An in-state recruit from powerhouse Bixby High School in Oklahoma, Penny committed to the Sooners early on.

Olubobola Olubode

A massive riser in the latest rankings, Olubode has seen his recruitment take off as he visits nearly a dozen schools this spring.

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What they’re saying

“He's increased his physicality, has some nastiness to his game on top of just the elite length and quality movement skills. We really like the upside there and we feel like he is an ascending prospect of developmental offensive tackle. He's really just tapping into his long-term potential.”

— Charles Power, Rivals Director of Rankings (on3.com)

What’s next

The top offensive tackle recruits will continue to visit colleges this spring and summer, with many expected to make their college commitments before the start of their senior seasons.

The takeaway

The 2027 class is shaping up to be exceptionally deep and talented at the offensive tackle position, with several blue-chip prospects drawing interest from the nation's top programs. This group of recruits will be crucial building blocks for the future of college football's elite offensive lines.