Noah Best
Freshman offensive lineman on Oklahoma's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 318 lb · Midlothian, TX · Midlothian HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 508 nationally · Signed with Oklahoma
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Oklahoma's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Oklahoma in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
“Insane for Oklahoma to take the football out of the hands of its best weapon (the punter)”
Noah Best
Fired ledger without a matching premise receipt — frame withheld.
His career
2026
- Signed with Oklahoma3-star out of Midlothian
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brent Venables
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 Oklahoma -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Oklahoma has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen. 14 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Febechi Nwaiwu went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oklahoma
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Oklahoma
Returning around him
- 63% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Oklahoma players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -13 net (16 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oklahoma · Last season: 10-3 (AP #8) · Talent rank #17 · 2026 recruiting class #15
Background
HIGH SCHOOL A consensus three-star recruit … touted as the nation’s No. 35 inside offensive lineman according to 247Sports and No. 45 by Rivals and the No. 41 offensive guard by ESPN … ranked as the No. 63 prospect in Texas by 247Sports, No. 65 by Rivals and No. 75 by ESPN … earned Texas Class 5A...