Ben Novak
6′6″ · 318 lb · Crown Point, IN · Andrean
Where he comes from
- Crown Point, IN
- Andrean
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
- Three-star recruit, No. 884 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8756.
Where he fits
Indiana lists 16 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 37th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Indiana’s week
- RecordIndiana is 6-1, No. 6 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Minnesota · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Crown Point, IN
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Indiana in the news
- Becker apologized to Day
The Herald-Times Oct 21 - Indiana's historic win streak ends
USA Today Oct 17 - Indiana releases projected depth chart
- Indiana updates depth chart, injury report
Where to follow him
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.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 37th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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.
Joined Indiana in 2026
- 2026 Indiana CignettiYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Indiana in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 884 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Indiana in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Indiana3-star out of Andrean