Jack Laird
Freshman offensive lineman on Marshall's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 314 lb · Columbia, SC · Cardinal Newman H.S.
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2757 nationally · Signed with Marshall
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Marshall's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Marshall in 2025.
Jack Laird
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Marshall3-star out of Cardinal Newman School
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tony Gibson
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 Marshall -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Marshall has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Cain Madden was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Marshall
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Marshall
Returning around him
- 99% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +6 net (28 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Marshall · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #97 · 2026 recruiting class #123
Background
HERD FILE: Laird is a massive three-star lineman that stands at 6-7 and eclipses 300 pounds out of high school. A native of Orangeburg, S.C., he was rated as the 35th best prospect in the Class of 2025 from South Carolina. Laird chose Marshall over Arkansas State.