Max Thurston
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman on Western Kentucky's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 300 lb · Monroe, GA · Monroe Area HS
The story
2 offensive lineman on Western Kentucky's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed with Western Kentucky in 2025.
Max Thurston
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Western Kentuckyout of Georgia Military College
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Max Thurston plays offensive line for Western Kentucky.
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Western Kentucky has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 84% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (19 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #87 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Background
2025 (So.) | 0/0: Thurston did not see any game action during his first season on The Hill. Before WKU: Thurston came to WKU from Georgia Military College, where he appeared in seven games on the offensive line for the 10-2 Bulldogs during the 2024 season. HS/Misc.: Thurston prepped at Monroe Are...