Top Offensive Line Classes Emerging in 2027 Recruiting Cycle

Several programs have already secured multiple blue-chip offensive line commitments

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:19am

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The 2027 college football recruiting cycle is shaping up to feature some impressive offensive line classes, with several top programs already securing multiple high-profile commitments from elite tackle and interior lineman prospects.

Why it matters

The offensive line is often considered the backbone of a successful college football team, and these early commitments indicate that some programs are positioning themselves to have dominant trenches in the coming years.

The details

Oklahoma has landed a pair of top-20 offensive tackle recruits in Cooper Hackett and Kaeden Penny, while Ohio State has secured three highly-ranked interior offensive linemen in Kellen Wymer, Brody McNeel, and Mason Wilt. Georgia, Oregon, and Texas A&M have also each secured two blue-chip offensive line commits early in the 2027 cycle.

  • On September 25, Oklahoma landed five-star OT Cooper Hackett and four-star OT Kaeden Penny.
  • In early November, Ohio State received a commitment from four-star IOL Kellen Wymer.
  • In February, Oregon landed four-star OT Drew Fielder and three-star OT Avery Michael.
  • In August 2026, Texas A&M secured a commitment from four-star OT DeMarrion Johnson.
  • In January 2027, Texas A&M added four-star OT Kaeden Scott to their class.

The players

Cooper Hackett

A five-star offensive tackle ranked as the No. 6 overall recruit and No. 2 OT in the nation, who flipped his commitment from Texas Tech to Oklahoma.

Kaeden Penny

A four-star offensive tackle ranked as the No. 20 overall recruit and No. 4 OT, who committed to Oklahoma.

Kellen Wymer

A four-star interior offensive lineman ranked as the No. 31 overall recruit and No. 3 IOL, who committed to Ohio State.

Brody McNeel

A three-star interior offensive lineman ranked as the No. 24 IOL in the 2027 class, who committed to Ohio State.

Mason Wilt

A three-star interior offensive lineman ranked as the No. 38 IOL in the 2027 class, who committed to Ohio State.

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What they’re saying

“If I'm in the NFL which is what I want to do overall, that money is not going to matter and I'm going to bet on myself a good amount of the time and that's what I'm doing.”

— Cooper Hackett, Five-star offensive tackle

“Wymer is an elite athlete on the offensive line. I think there's a case to be made that he might be the most natural mover and explosive mover of all the offensive linemen nationally. He can really, really scoot at the second level.”

— Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

What’s next

Recruiting experts will continue to monitor how these top offensive line classes develop over the next year leading up to National Signing Day in 2027.

The takeaway

The early commitments from elite offensive line prospects indicate that several top programs are prioritizing building dominant trenches in their 2027 recruiting classes, which could pay dividends for those teams in the coming years.