Ben Novak
Freshman offensive lineman on Indiana's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 317 lb · Crown Point, IN · Andrean
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 884 nationally · Signed with Indiana
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Indiana's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Indiana in 2026.
Ben Novak
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Indiana3-star out of Andrean
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Indiana -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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Indiana has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Carter Smith was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Indiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Indiana
Returning around him
- 17% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 8 Indiana players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (17 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Indiana · Last season: 16-0 (AP #1) · Talent rank #38 · 2026 recruiting class #29
Background
Prep/Personal Offensive lineman for head coach Chris Skinner at Andrean High School … Consensus three-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals/On3 … Consensus top-15 recruit in Indiana by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals/On3 … Tabbed a top-80 offensive lineman nationally by all three major recruiti...