Ben Novak
Ben Novak is a three-star recruit from Crown Point, IN, out of Andrean (No. 884 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Indiana's 9 games this season.
Where Novak comes from
- Crown Point, IN
- Andrean
- Andrean is about 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
- Three-star, No. 884 in the 2026 class.
Where Novak fits
Indiana lists 16 offensive linemen this season.
Indiana offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 23rd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Indiana is 8-1, No. 6 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs USC, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Andrean
Also from Crown Point, IN
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Indiana -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 23rd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Indiana has produced 6 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.
Joined Indiana in 2026
- 2026 Indiana CignettiYear 1 · Games –
- High school AndreanMerrillville, IN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 884 in the 2026 class. Signed with Indiana.Also from Andrean: Drayk Bowen (Notre Dame) and James Finley (Illinois).
2026
- Signed with IndianaThree-star, out of Andrean