Weekend Open Post | July 10th
Posted on: July 10, 2026
Breaking Down the Top Rooms in the SEC | Offensive Line
– Charlie S – Posted on: July 2, 2026
Continuing with my room rankings ahead of the 2026 season for the SEC teams!
I will post my projected starting player rankings for each team in the league at QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, Secondary and Special Teams.
You can find my QB Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my RB Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my WR Room Ranking HERE.
You can fiind my TE Room Ranking HERE.
Let’s move on to the Offensive Line room!
1. Tennessee – David Sanders, Wendell Moe, Sam Pendleton, Jesse Perry, Ory Williams
Josh Heupel’s offense puts pressure on defenses, but Tennessee’s offensive line deserves much of the credit. Multiple experienced starters return, and the Volunteers have recruited well enough to maintain quality depth.
2. Georgia – Earnest Greene, Dontrell Glover, Drew Bobo, Zykie Helton, Juan Gaston
Kirby Smart continues to reload rather than rebuild. Georgia is replacing a couple of veterans but still boasts NFL-caliber talent across the board, and Stacy Searels has another physically imposing unit capable of controlling games.
3. Oklahoma – Michael Fasusi, Eddie Pierre-Louis, Jake Maikkula, Ryan Fodje, E’Marion Harris
Bill Bedenbaugh has his best combination of experience and depth since Oklahoma joined the SEC. The 2026 season will see potentially elite young players who were forced into action in 2025 mature. Add in experienced SEC right tackle E’Marrion Harris. If this group stays healthy and has developed as hoped, it has the potential to finish No. 1 by season’s end.
4. Texas – Trevor Goosby, Lawrence Seymoure, Connor Robertson, Brandon Baker, Melvin Siani
Texas features elite individual talent (See Trevor Goosby) and depth from recruiting/portal additions, supporting Arch Manning and a potent skill group. Steve Sarkisian’s scheme benefits linemen but Kyle Flood is not a great developer. Solid in both run and pass.
5. Missouri – Cayden Green, Tristan Wilson, Dominick Giudice, Curtis Peagler, Josh Reichert
Missouri loses some important veterans but still has enough experience to remain competitive. This line should be good enough to support another productive rushing attack.
6. LSU – Jordan Seaton, Aliou Bah, Braelin Moore, Devin Harper, Weston Davis
LSU’s offensive line is undergoing a massive rebuild, transitioning from a major weakness last year into a highly boom-or-bust unit in 2026. With only two returning starters, how quickly transfers and newcomers can develop chemistry to protect the quarterback is key. Adding Jordan Seaton was huge.
7. Texas A&M – Tyree Adams, Coen Echols, Mark Nabou, Trovon Baugh, Wilkin Formby
Texas A&M enters the 2026 season with a heavily re-tooled offensive line, replacing four starters lost to the NFL Draft. Head Coach Mike Elko heavily utilized the transfer portal to build a competitive unit around junior center Mark Nabou, the lone returning starter.
8. Ole Miss – Carius Curne, Delano Townsend, Brycen Sanders, Patrick Kutas, Tommy Kinsler
Ole Miss enters the 2026 season with an offensive line built on a solid interior foundation, heavily reinforced by transfer portal additions at the tackle positions. Will be interesting to see this group post-Lane Kiffin and his scheme.
9. Alabama – Jackson Lloyd, Will Sanders, Racin Delgatty, Michael Carroll, Jayven James
Bama’s offensive line enters 2026 as the roster’s biggest question mark, featuring a nearly complete overhaul with four new starters. After losing considerable experience to the NFL and transfer portal, the Tide signed six portal reinforcements and five recruits.
10. Florida – Eagan Boyer, Knijeah Harris, Harrison Moore, TJ Shanahan, Emeka Ugorji
Tasked with anchoring a traditionally ground-and-pound offense, the unit relies on returning experience in the interior while leaning heavily on the transfer portal to secure their tackle positions
11. Auburn – Stanton Ramill, Deryc Plazz, Cole Best, Cole Skinner, Jo Simmons
OL is the biggest question mark on the roster, undergoing a massive schematic and personnel overhaul under first-year head coach Alex Golesh. Auburn is tasked with replacing five key departed starters,
12. South Carolina – Jacarius Peak, Hank Purvis, Carter Miller, Emmanuel Kojo Poku, Shedrick Sarratt
The Gamecocks have improved their depth considerably via the portal. While they may not feature many All-SEC candidates, they should be more dependable than in recent seasons.
13. Kentucky – Lance Heard, Olaus Alinen, Colton Price, tegra Tshabola, Mark Robinson
A new coaching staff inherits a line with questions at tackle. The Wildcats have some intriguing young talent, but they’ll likely experience growing pains.
14. Mississippi State – Jakheem Shumpert-Perkins, DJ Chester, Canon Boone, LJ Prudhomme, Blake Steen
Jeff Lebby’s offense should improve if this offensive line takes a step forward, but consistency remains a concern after another offseason of roster turnover.
15. Vanderbilt- Beau Johnson, Micah Dubose, Lyndon Cooper, Cade McConnell, Clinton Azibuike
The Commodores play hard and have developed better depth than in years past, but they still lack the top-end talent found in most SEC programs.
16. Arkansas – Kavion Broussard, Malachi Breland, Caden Kitler, Kobe Branham, Bryant Williams
Arkansas enters 2026 with the most uncertainty in the conference. Multiple new starters and a lack of established depth make this the SEC’s biggest question mark up front heading into fall camp.
How Nagy Built the Front Office | Sourced
– Super K – Posted on: July 2, 2026
Continuing with my room rankings ahead of the 2026 season for the SEC teams!
I will post my projected starting player rankings for each team in the league at QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, Secondary and Special Teams.
You can find my QB Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my RB Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my WR Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my TE Room Ranking HERE.
You can find My OL Room Ranking HERE.
Let’s move on to the Defensive Line room!
1. Oklahoma – Taylor Wein, David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Danny Okoye/PJ Adebawore
David Stone stands out as a potential All-American interior force while Taylor Wein adds proven edge production for a balanced high-impact unit. Jackson and the combo of Adebawore/Okoye give Oklahoma a salty line across the board.
2. Georgia – Elijah Griffin, Xzavier McCleod, Gabe Harris, Quitavius Johnson
Exceptional depth and physicality in a well-coached system that consistently reloads effectively in the trenches.
3. Texas – Colin Simmons, Lance Jackson, Hero Kanu, Ian Geffrard
Colin Simmons serves as a premier game-wrecking EDGE with elite production and pressure rates backed by a solid supporting cast.
4. Ole Miss – Kam Franklin, Michael Boireau, Will Echoles, Suntarine Perkins
Strong returning production from Echoles, Perkins, and Franklin combines with transfers for a disruptive and balanced front.
5. South Carolina – Dylan Stewart, Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy, Troy Pikes, Anthony Addison
Dylan Stewart provides explosive high-upside EDGE play that can dominate games and elevate the group.
6. LSU – Princewill Umanmielen, Gabriel Reliford, Dominick McKinley, Richard Anderson
Umanmielen delivers proven disruption while young talented pieces give the unit a high ceiling in a reload year.
7. Alabama – Devan Thompkins, Terrance Green, London Simmons, Yhonzae Pierre
Athletic and experienced contributors maintain traditional Alabama strength in the trenches.
8. Tennessee – Tyree Weathersby, Daevin Hobbs, Xavier Gilliam, Jordan Norman
Athleticism offers solid disruptive potential especially in favorable matchups though the group remains somewhat young.
9. Texas A&M – Anto Saka, Marco Jones, DJ Hicks, CJ Mims
Functional portal and returning help provide SEC-level competitiveness without elite star power.
10. Missouri – Langden Kitchen, Marquis Gracial, Jalen Marshall, Darris Smith
Respectable depth makes this a competitive mid-tier unit.
11. Florida – Emmanuel Oyebadejo, Kpseph Mbatchou, Brendan Bett, Kamran James
Athletic potential exists but proven consistency remains a question mark.
12. Auburn – Cody Sigler, Dallas Walker, Da’Shawn Womack, Chris Murray
Size and pieces are present but the group projects more average overall.
13. Kentucky – Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace, Tavion Gadson, Jammarion Harkless, Tyler Thomas
Serviceable group that can compete without major dominators.
14. Arkansas – Quincy Rhodes, Hunter Osborne, David Oke, Xadavien Sims
Workmanlike unit with limited high-end standout talent.
15. Mississippi State – Will Whitson, Jaray Bledsoe, Dealyn Evans, Amaree Williams
Depth and overall talent trail most of the conference.
16. Vanderbilt – Brian Allen, Glenn Seabrooks, Yilanan Ouattara, Miles Capers
Least experienced and proven starters as the program continues building.
Team | The WR Room | Sourced
– Super K – Posted on: July 7, 2026
Was chatting with a source about how things are coming along this summer. Wanted to start with a quick note here on the sense of how the WR room is coming together.
***Source said fans can rest assured that barring injuries the room will be better than last year and it isn’t just because Sategna is back or better.
***Was told that Trell Harris is going to be a good player for the Sooners.
***Was told that the young guys are improving. I think they like the transfers and expect them to be good. But I’m getting some optimism about a couple young guys in particular.
***Elijah Thomas (I know we heard about him last year) is improving and he’s blazing fast.
***But the other guy I’ve been waiting to hear about and did is Manny Choice. He had so much upside out of high school and I feel like he’s the kind of guy that Emmett should be able to make a name on/for.
***I don’t get the sense yet that there is anyone they’re saying, oh wow that’s an early draft pick. So there is still the question of just how good is good or how good is better? So temper expectations for now…
***But it does feel like even some of my more skeptical sources feel like there is improvement happening.
Defensive Back Class | Job Well Done
– Charlie S – Posted on: July 8, 2026
Yesterday, the Sooners landed their 7th and likely final piece of the 2027 secondary class as Jaiden Fields committed to OU.
Real quick take:
Job well done.
Couple quick notes on the Fields addition first: He is a tremendous athlete as James and I were talking last night, I could not help but to keep coming back to the same former OU player comp for Fields: DJ Graham.
Fields is arriving at OU to fill out the safety room, on paper. With his addition, OU addresses a need at safety, as that is the thinnest room, again on paper, heading into next year with the expected departure of Peyton Bowen. OU would be down to four safeties in Michael Boganowski, Omarrion Robinson, Markel Ford and Niko Jandreau.
Fields addition to the class also adds a layer of insurance should either Jaylen Scott or Bode Sparrow get wandering eyes as signing day approaches. I don’t think that would be the case with Sparrow and I am not saying Scott will flirt again, but you never say never.
We did have an interesting convo with a source yesterday who talked about the possibility of Fields playing offense down the line, but make no mistake, he came to OU as a safety first, and eveyone will work from there.
As for the DB class as a whole…props to Lamar Morgan, B Hall, Brent Venables and Jim Nagy. You have a really deep and versatile group of seven which features a potential lockdown corner (Osborne), a couple of studs at safety (Sparrow and Scott), and a pair of high ceiling corners (Davis, Blaylock) to go along with a pair of high end athletes in Fields and McCreary.
Isn’t it great when a plan comes together? Job well done to the OU staff.
Breaking Down the Top Rooms in the SEC | Linebacker
– Charlie S – Posted on: July 9, 2026
Continuing with my room rankings ahead of the 2026 season for the SEC teams!
I will post my projected starting player rankings for each team in the league at QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, Secondary and Special Teams.
You can find my QB Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my RB Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my WR Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my TE Room Ranking HERE.
You can find My OL Room Ranking HERE.
You can find my DL Room Ranking HERE.
Let’s move on to the Linebacker room!
1. Auburn Tigers — Xavier Atkins, Elijah Menedez, Demarcus Riddick
Xavier Atkins anchors a strong, athletic group with support from players like Elijah Melendez and Demarcus Riddick. Super athletic and super experienced.
2. Oklahoma Sooners — Kip Lewis, Owen Heinecke, Cole Sullivan
Owen Heinecke and Kip Lewis headline a talented, deep unit boosted by eligibility wins and transfers like Cole Sullivan. Could easily be the top group in the conference with their physicality and knowledge. Heinecke, Lewis and Sullivan are each potential starters at every program in the conference.
3. LSU Tigers — Whitt Weeks, TJ Dottery, Dashawn Spears
Whitt Weeks returns as a key veteran in a rebuilt defense. Weeks alone brings such a presence to the field and he elevates everyone around him.
4. Georgia Bulldogs — Raylen Wilson, Chris Shole, Justin Williams
They reload with experience and talent. Georgia’s LB corps is consistently deep and scheme-versatile. Add in JACK Quintavius Johnson and you have an excellent unit.
5. Texas Longhorns — Ty’Anthony Smith, Rasheem Biles, Brad Spence
Rasheem Biles pairs with Ty’Anthony Smith and others for a playmaking group. If you’re gonna lose one of the best LBs in Anthony Hill, it is nice to be able to replace him with Biles. Very high upside with this group.
6. Tennessee Volunteers — Arion Carter, Amare Campbell, Jeremiah Telander
Extremely experienced and deep with seniors Arion Carter, Amare Campbell, and Jeremiah Telander.
7. Texas A&M Aggies — Ray Coney, Noah Mikhail, Jordan Lockhart
Ray Coney and Daymion Sanford lead a solid unit with tackle-heavy potential. Not as dynamic as some groups, but very solid.
8. Ole Miss Rebels — Suntarine Perkins (Zachs all name guy on the EDGE), Keaton Thomas, Luke Ferrelli
Keaton Thomas anchors the middle as they rebuild around experience. Pete Golding will run things through Thomas.
9. Alabama Crimson Tide — Caleb Woodson, QB Reese, Cayden Jones
Loaded with young talent like Xavier Griffin, Caleb Woodson, and Cayden Jones. Talent won’t be the issue, but really not what we have been accustomed to out of Alabama.
10. South Carolina Gamecocks – Fred Johnson, Justin Okoronkwo, Shawn Murphy
The trio of Justin Okoronkwo, Fred Johnson, and Shawn Murphy combined for over 170 tackles, giving them more returning in-game snaps than most SEC rooms
11. Missouri Tigers — Robert Woodyard, Nicholas Rodriguez, Jeremiah Beasley
Respectable depth and production. Not a lot of headliners.
12. Kentucky Wildcats — Grant Godfrey, Bo Barnes, Antwan Smith
Steady but not elite, will face some struggles under first year coaches.
13. Arkansas Razorbacks — Bradley Shaw, Ja’Quavion Smith, Phoenix Jackson
Workmanlike group in transition. Just not a lot here.
14. Florida Gators — Myles Graham, Aaron Chiles, Jayden Woods
Young or inconsistent pieces. Again, why is Florida viewed as such a hot ticket this year? New scheme does not help the acclimation.
15. Mississippi State Bulldogs — Amaree Williams, Zakari Tillman, Tyler Lockhart
Limited highlighted talent. Lebby has some defensive struggles coming his way.
16. Vanderbilt Commodores — Bryan Longwell, Nick Rinaldi, Randon Fontenette
Typically among the thinner rooms. I am sure they will be better on the field than they are on paper.
QB and RB | The big Questions | Sourced
– Super K – Posted on: July 9, 2026
Spoke with a source about the the expectations for the offense and among the things we talked about were the primary questions pertaining to the RB room and Mateer.
In terms of the RB room, the big question is, do the Sooners have a cowbell like Deland McCullough had at ND or is this going to be by committee situation?
***Source said, the Sooners should have no doubt that Deland is an excellent coach. His guys will be prepared. They will hold on to the ball. They will know their assignment. He’s a developer.
***The question that hasn’t been answered, is whether he has the kind of horses in the stable that he had at ND. You can certainly maximize the potential in the room but all we know right now is what those guys were last year. Unfortunately, because the room was fairly banged up in fall camp, they don’t know what those guys can be under Deland.
In terms of the QB, source I spoke with said the question is really about what kind of ratio of amazing plays to not so amazing plays the Sooners will get from Mateer?
***Everyone inside and outside the building knows that Mateer is a backyard football player which means, often times, you’re going get some really wild and amazing plays.
***But, as has been noted to me, they need a lot more of those amazing plays with a lot fewer big mistakes which Mateer was prone to, at times, last year.
***Mateer isn’t ever going to be the most accurate guy but do those inaccuracies or overthrows turn into picks?
***I don’t know the magic ratio but for OU to win, they know they need a lot more magic Mateer than mishap.
